DRAGONFIRE : THE DEADLY LASER
DragonFire is the UK’s new high-power laser weapon system, intended for Royal Navy ships from 2027. It is being developed by a British consortium that includes MBDA UK, Leonardo UK, QinetiQ and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. DragonFire is designed to track and destroy fast threats such as drones Continue Reading
UK Defence Secretary Updates Rules After Russian Laser Incidents
British Defence Secretary John Healey has tightened rules of engagement following a Russian spy ship, Yantar, directing lasers at RAF pilots near Scotland. While the lasers pose a risk of injury, military officials stress the importance of avoiding escalation. The UK is on alert, enhancing undersea surveillance amid growing threats to critical infrastructure.
Nitro-Chem: The Source of TNT in the Gaza Conflict?
A report reveals that Poland’s Nitro-Chem supplies approximately 90% of the TNT used in U.S.-made bombs for Israel, significantly impacting Gaza’s destruction. Highlighting contracts amid the ongoing conflict, the authors urge an immediate halt to TNT sales, citing potential legal implications for aiding genocide. Nitro-Chem’s response remains pending.
CAAT’s Call to Action: Stop Arming Israel Now
The Spring 2025 CAAT News condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” and criticizes the UK’s arms exports, urging accountability and recognition of Palestinian statehood. A landmark legal case will challenge UK arms licenses, while global arms trade trends are noted. CAAT continues to call for disarmament and protests against arms fairs.
UK Typhoons Patrol Polish Skies in Message to Russia After NATO Airspace Breaches
By ChatGPT and Cicero, Defence WritersDate: 21 September 2025 LONDON — In a strong show of force and solidarity with its NATO allies, the United Kingdom has deployed Royal Air Force Typhoon jets over Poland under the alliance’s “Eastern Sentry” mission after repeated incursions into NATO airspace by Russian military Continue Reading
Tempest Fighter Jet: UK, Italy, Japan Collaboration by 2035
The Tempest project, or Global Combat Air Programme, aims to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet by 2035 as a successor to the Eurofighter Typhoon. Despite challenges and a recent downgrade in the FCAS program’s rating, government backing continues, emphasizing the need for improved procurement processes to ensure project success and efficiency.
