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After ‘never here Keir’, it’s time for ‘always around Andy’

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Mr Burnham’s choice of Ukraine for his first overseas visit as prime minister is loaded with meaning, and sends a strong message about his priorities on the global stage – not least to Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Burnham Hands Ukraine Secret Missile Blueprints as Kremlin Warns UK Is Now 'Participating in This War'

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorises the transfer of classified missile blueprints to Ukraine, enabling local assembly of long-range weapons and escalating tensions with Russia.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine’s long-range missile push: What Britain’s new SCALP deal really means

Britain will share technical data for SCALP missile components with Ukraine. This move aims to help Ukraine assemble its own long-range weapons. However, experts suggest these missiles will not be ready until next year. Ukraine needs Patriot defense systems to counter increasing Russian ballistic attacks. The SCALP missile offers deep…

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The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin passes law to seize retail warehouses if they face Ukrainian drone attack

Kyiv has increasingly targeted online retail logistics centres, accusing them of providing support to the Russian armed forces

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham arrives in Ukraine to announce long-range missile support

The prime minister is to chair his first meeting of the coalition of the willing as he arrives in Kyiv on Monday

The Independent UK

Andy Burnham in Kyiv: PM defies Putin as Ukraine to 'fast' develop long-range missiles with UK blueprints

Prime Minister will allow European defence firm MBDA to declassify information on UK components for the long-range Scalp missile

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Ex-MBDA engineer builds $1,100, 40g AI micro-drone using AMD phased-array sonar for YC-backed startup Tornyol to eradicate mosquitoes, currently restricted to 3-minute flights

Former MBDA engineer Alex Toussaint creates an AI mosquito-hunting drone using sonar, though battery limits restrict current operations.

TechRadar

Germany confirms drone-destroying laser weapon for German Navy by 2029 — 100Kw version will zap 1000+ mph supersonic missiles for $1 a shot

Germany plans operational naval laser weapons by 2029 after extensive trials, while engineers continue addressing technical and production challenges ahead.

TechRadar

Rafale fires MICA NG missile: All about the next-generation weapon built to target stealth aircraft, drones and cruise missiles

France successfully test-fired its new MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale jet, marking its first supersonic flight. This advanced missile boasts increased range and maneuverability, designed to counter modern threats like stealth aircraft and drones. The development comes as India plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets, with a significant…

The Economic Times

Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic test

France has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircraft and drones. The test marks a significant step towards integrating the missile with the Rafale. India is also advancing plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets, with…

The Economic Times

Game of drones – DragonFire laser is so accurate it can hit a coin from a kilometer away, and even 400mph drones didn't stand a chance

This LDEW (laser directed energy weapon) system is now five years ahead of its original deployment timeframe.

TechRadar

Merz on military support: Is Germany sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine after all?

With a range of up to 500 kilometres, the Taurus missile is considered long-range but so far the current German government, much like its predecessor, has refused to supply them to Ukraine.

Euronews

Army spends £118m on more systems to shoot down missiles and drones

The new equipment will form part of Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art defence system that can intercept munitions and aircraft.

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European missile group MBDA selling parts for bombs that have killed children in Gaza

Exclusive: Britain has paused some weapons sales to Israel, but a Guardian investigation shows revenues from the GBU-39 bomb generated by the US arm of MBDA flow through the UK

Euronews

Ukraine's freedom 'most important task' for foreign policy, German FM Wadephul says

Germany has been Ukraine’s second-largest military backer after the United States, whose continuing support under President Donald Trump is in doubt.

The Independent UK

Who’s arming the Ukraine-Russia war? Every nation involved as US considers sending Tomahawks

As Donald Trump is set to decide whether to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, The Independent takes a look at which countries are the key military backers behind war in Europe

Euronews

The restricted long-range weapons Ukraine could begin using against Russia

Following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine may now be able to use some of these weapons unreservedly to defend itself.

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Al Jazeera

What are Germany’s Taurus missiles that Ukraine wants?

German Chancellor Merz’s recent comments cause speculation Berlin will finally send the weapons to Ukraine.

Fortune

European missile maker with $42 billion order book faces major rearmament obstacle: The Alps

Storm Shadow maker MBDA is a cross-border inspiration, but new urgency for weapons is exposing its shortcomings.

Al Jazeera

Greece launches ‘drastic’ rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn

A multi-year strategy will include balance of US and European weapons, marking a transition towards greater EU autonomy.

The Guardian - US

Federal agency to develop minority businesses can’t only help minority businesses, Texas judge rules

Three white plaintiffs sued after they were denied services by the agency, whose stated goal is to provide assistance to minorities

France 24

France under pressure to suspend military sales to Israel as war in Gaza grinds on

NGOs and leftist members of the opposition have increased the pressure on France's government to reconsider arms sales to Israel in the wake of the war in Gaza and follow in the footsteps of other European nations that made moves to suspend military exports over concerns about the humanitarian situation…

International Business Times

India Looking At Finalizing Deal For MQ-9B Predator Drones From US

As part of the landmark deal, India will procure 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the U.S. under a government-to-government framework to amp up the Indian armed forces' surveillance apparatus, especially along the contested Line of Actual Control with China.

Radio France Internationale

Paris Air Show: Race on for protection against hypersonic missiles

Defence firms are racing to meet demand for systems to protect against attacks using tricky-to-intercept hypersonic missiles, with several on display at this week's Paris Air Show.

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