NAVAL NEWS
American warship captain fired
The U.S. Navy has relieved Commander Adam Ochs of his command of the USS Santa Barbara after a “loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.
UK seeking strike and refuelling drone for aircraft carriers
Vanquish is expected to carry a credible payload with a clear exploitation path for roles such as ISR, strike, and air-to-air refuelling from the Queen Elizabeth class carriers.
Vanguard submarine welcomed home after deterrent patrol
A Royal Navy Vanguard Class submarine has returned to HM Naval Base Clyde after more than six months on deterrent patrol, continuing the UK’s unbroken record of Continuous At Sea Deterrence (CASD) stretching back to 1969.
AVIATION NEWS
FPDA nations train with UK carrier group in Bersama Lima
Nations from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) have gathered in Malaysia for Exercise Bersama Lima 2025, a multilateral training activity focused on strengthening regional security through combined air, sea, and land operations, according to the Royal Air Force.
Raytheon’s new F/A-18 EW system clears key review
The ADVEW system is intended to give the Super Hornet improved detection and countermeasure capabilities.
NATO hosts Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference at Ramstein
The agenda included updates on Agile Combat Employment (ACE), countering unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAVs), and military partnerships.
LAND NEWS
BAE-built spacecraft launch on NASA missions
BAE Systems has announced the successful launch of two spacecraft designed to support NASA.
Raytheon tests ground-launched StormBreaker in Mojave
Raytheon has completed testing of a ground-launched variant of its StormBreaker smart weapon, achieving the milestone just 50 days after development began, according to the company.
Defence Minister visits RBSL Telford site
Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, visited Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford this week.
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