Category Archives: Stuart Crawford

            The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter. Over 1,000 UK-built air-defence missiles delivered since June, as Russia targets power stations and energy networks. New British systems including RAVEN and GRAVEHAWK and counter-Shahed turrets set to bolsterContinue reading “UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine”

            The Defence Secretary met with his US and Australian counterparts in the United States to discuss the progress on AUKUS.  AUKUS partnership “full steam ahead” as US review concludes and focus shifts to delivery. UK has committed £6 billion to AUKUS in the last 18 months alone, bolstering Britain’s security and driving growth. ContinuousContinue reading “UK “All In” on AUKUS submarine and tech delivery as partnership powers full steam ahead”

            The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with France, Germany and Spain which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export. The UK’s accession to the Agreement will reduce the administrative burden of granting export licences between signatory nations, open opportunities for UK businesses and help boost economic growth across theContinue reading “UK Agreement on Defence Export Controls”