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New Canadian rifle shown in Britain for the first time

Colt Canada has given British and European audiences their first sight of the C25 rifle at #DVD2026.

Large drone lands on tank trail in Korean demonstration

A Mojave short take-off and landing aircraft has landed on a rough manoeuvre trail used by South Korean tanks and artilleryvehicles during a live-fire range demonstration, taking off again afterwards to continue its mission.

Air defence turret shown on Boxer for the first time

Moog has shown an air defence mission module for the Boxer 8x8 vehicle at Defence Vehicle Dynamics, the first time its Reconfigurable Integrated weapons Platform has been fitted to the wheeled platform. #DVD2026

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Royal Navy ice patrol ship replacement still undecided

The procurement method and timetable for replacing HMS Protector remain undecided, more than two months after Defence confirmed that funding had been allocated for a successor.

Babcock reports strong demand across defence markets

Babcock has reported trading in line with expectations across the first five months of its financial year, with demand across its core defence markets remaining robust and full year guidance unchanged.

Aircraft carrier arrives at on the Clyde in Scotland

HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Scotland, sailing up the Firth of Clyde and into Loch Long to the jetty at Glenmallan, the Royal Navy has confirmed to the UK Defence Journal.
Welding or laser-cutting machine in operation, bright light and sparks shining on a metal workpiece in a dim workshop.

Clyde maritime alliance launches with defence growth focus

A new Clyde Maritime Alliance has been launched to bring together major shipbuilding, engineering, skills and public-sector organisations.

Italy’s new Teseo missile completes 20-minute test flight

MBDA has completed a new validation firing of the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for the Italian Navy, with the weapon undertaking an approximately 20-minute controlled cruise flight.

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RAF to fight above Britain in huge air defence exercise

The Royal Air Force has launched what it describes as the UK’s largest homeland defence air exercise, bringing together British and NATO aircraft for nearly three weeks of training focused on defending the UK.
Soldiers in camouflage crouch behind rocks on a barren landscape as a fighter jet flies overhead in the sky.

Falklands Typhoon fighters to be swapped for later aircraft

The Royal Air Force will replace the Falklands' four ageing Tranche 1 Typhoons with more capable Tranche 2 jets in late 2027.

British Army unleashes drone swarm on the battlefield

The British Army has tested a drone swarm in battlefield trials, testing true collective control for realistic military tasks.

Large drone lands on tank trail in Korean demonstration

A Mojave short take-off and landing aircraft has landed on a rough manoeuvre trail used by South Korean tanks and artilleryvehicles during a live-fire range demonstration, taking off again afterwards to continue its mission.

Army to replace Watchkeeper with Ukraine-proven drone

The Army is to bring the Tekever AR5 into service under a contract worth up to £400 million, replacing the Watchkeeper system in use since 2014, alongside a separate £16 million deal delivering more than a thousand small drones.

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Rutte says Europe must take greater NATO security burden

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said European allies and Canada must take greater responsibility for their own security.

UK again rules out compulsory military service

The Government has ruled out introducing compulsory military service, saying Britain will continue to rely on professional Armed Forces manned by volunteers while expanding shorter voluntary routes for young people.

New Canadian rifle shown in Britain for the first time

Colt Canada has given British and European audiences their first sight of the C25 rifle at #DVD2026.

Air defence turret shown on Boxer for the first time

Moog has shown an air defence mission module for the Boxer 8x8 vehicle at Defence Vehicle Dynamics, the first time its Reconfigurable Integrated weapons Platform has been fitted to the wheeled platform. #DVD2026

Babcock to explore building Ukraine-proven ground robots

Babcock has signed with Ark Robotics to explore manufacturing uncrewed ground vehicles in Britain, bringing a platform already in use on the front line in Ukraine to British and allied forces. #DVD2026

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