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Army deploys 200 troops to tackle Welsh wildfires
Around 200 military personnel have been deployed to South Wales to support emergency services tackling ten large fires, with troops providing logistics, planning support and assistance in difficult terrain.
Ukraine to send captured Russian T-72s to museums
Captured Russian T-72 tanks are to be transferred to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands under a new Ukrainian government scheme.
Ukraine says 260,000 Russian drones neutralised this year
Ukraine says its forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, while the General Staff separately claimed 1,835 operational-tactical UAV losses during its latest 24-hour reporting period.
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Multiple new British frigates taking shape in Rosyth
Work is under way on the Royal Navy's five Type 31 frigates at Babcock's Rosyth yard, with two ships fitting out in the drydocks and two more at earlier stages of construction inside the assembly hall.
British shipyards could build warships for America
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to open American warship construction to foreign shipbuilders under a model that would allow the first two ships of a class to be built abroad.
Navy seeks safer way to recover broken-down drones
The UK is looking for a system to recover autonomous underwater vehicles that have broken down at sea, capable of lifting a craft up to seven metres long and three tonnes in weight.
Jobs to go at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow
Ferguson Marine has opened a voluntary redundancy programme expected to see up to 70 employees leave the Port Glasgow yard, as work on the ferry Glen Rosa winds down.
Royal Navy drone warship fleet could triple missile capacity
War games examining the Royal Navy's planned shift towards crewed and uncrewed systems are claimed to have produced roughly three times the missile capacity for a North Atlantic conflict, according to a former senior Royal Navy officer.
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Britain brushes off threats from Russia
Britain has brushed off Russian threats over British-made drones striking targets inside Russia, with Andy Burnham saying the UK supports Ukraine.
Chinese national jailed over B-2 base photography
A Chinese national has been jailed for six months after returning to Whiteman Air Force Base and photographing the sensitive B-2 bomber installation despite an earlier warning, according to the US Air Force.
Ukraine says 260,000 Russian drones neutralised this year
Ukraine says its forces have neutralised more than 260,000 Russian drones since the start of 2026, while the General Staff separately claimed 1,835 operational-tactical UAV losses during its latest 24-hour reporting period.
Typhoon jets scrambled north of Scotland
Typhoon jets were scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth on Friday night.
NATO condemns Russian airspace violations
NATO Allies have condemned recent airspace violations involving Poland and Romania, blaming Russia for the incidents and pledging further measures to strengthen air and missile defences across the eastern flank.
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US moves to ramp up naval anti-ballistic missile production
Boeing has signed seven-year framework agreements to increase production of key components for the Standard Missile-3, a ship-launched anti-ballistic missile designed to intercept threats outside the Earth's atmosphere.
Army deploys 200 troops to tackle Welsh wildfires
Around 200 military personnel have been deployed to South Wales to support emergency services tackling ten large fires, with troops providing logistics, planning support and assistance in difficult terrain.
Ukraine to send captured Russian T-72s to museums
Captured Russian T-72 tanks are to be transferred to museums in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark and the Netherlands under a new Ukrainian government scheme.
British Army EOD troops train for urban combat
British Army explosive ordnance disposal specialists have conducted urban warfare training at Catterick Garrison, practising building clearance, live tactical movement and close cooperation between specialist teams.
Nuclear police costs rise as stress cases nearly double
Operating expenditure at the Civil Nuclear Police Authority rose by almost £25 million during 2025-26, while reported workplace stress cases increased by 86% during a year of expansion, site closures and organisational change.
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