In Avengers Labs, the UK has secured access to the most comprehensive real-world combat dataset in existence. Making the most of it will take more than the deal itself.

Last updated: September 2026 | The Kraken K3 Scout is the Royal Navy’s new high-speed uncrewed surface vessel, built for a hybrid fleet and capable of being dropped from an aircraft into the sea.

As UAV programmes demand faster development cycles and proven reliability, engineers are increasingly turning to established connector technologies with documented performance in missile and airborne environments, rather than developing bespoke solutions from scratch.

Our Quick reference guide to the DCE X-series Universal Carrier, designed and built in the UK

An overview of the current state of play for British military autonomous systems, what drones, UGVs, USVs, and loitering munitions are in service or planned, and why autonomous systems matter to British defence right now

The Ministry of Defence has awarded contracts worth up to £4M each to 13 British tech startups via its Commercial X fast-track programme, seeking the UK’s next billion-pound defence firm.