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First Brazilian-built Gripen E fighter unveiled

The first Gripen E fighter aircraft assembled in Brazil has been officially unveiled, marking a milestone in the country's ability to produce advanced combat aircraft.

UK and Germany deepen logistics cooperation talks

Senior British and German military leaders have held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on logistics and support operations during an official visit to the UK.

First German F-35 moves to final assembly

The first German F-35A fighter aircraft has entered final assembly at the Lockheed Martin production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Merlin from HMS St Albans opens fire at night in drills

A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter of 814 NAS has carried out night-time gunnery training from HMS St Albans, with crews practising live weapons drills under low-light conditions as part of ongoing operational training.

UK urged to move away from reliance on United States for defence

A UK Parliamentary report warns the UK should plan to move away from a bilateral relationship with the United States.

New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet

The U.S. Navy is set to commission its newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, USS Massachusetts (SSN 798), during a ceremony in Boston Harbour.

RFA Lyme Bay to become minehunting mothership

RFA Lyme Bay is set to be fitted with new uncrewed mine countermeasures systems, enabling the ship to operate as a mothership for autonomous minehunting equipment, the Royal Navy has said.

USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Croatian port

Ship's company and local industry partners also supported repairs to seven berthing compartments affected by the fire.

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US E-3 AWACS reportedly destroyed in Iranian strike

Images circulating online appear to show the destruction of a U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry airborne early warning and control aircraft following a reported Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

First Brazilian-built Gripen E fighter unveiled

The first Gripen E fighter aircraft assembled in Brazil has been officially unveiled, marking a milestone in the country's ability to produce advanced combat aircraft.

First German F-35 moves to final assembly

The first German F-35A fighter aircraft has entered final assembly at the Lockheed Martin production facility in Fort Worth, Texas.

US advances Sentinel ICBM with silo prototype

The United States has begun construction of a full-scale prototype launch silo for its next-generation Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.

NATO highlights air power role during command visit

Senior NATO military leaders have underscored the importance of air and space power in maintaining collective defence during a visit to Allied Air Command in Germany.

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Rolls-Royce wins major Puma engine contract

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a major contract to supply propulsion systems for the German Army’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle, including around 200 mtu PowerPacks.

UK and Germany deepen logistics cooperation talks

Senior British and German military leaders have held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on logistics and support operations during an official visit to the UK.

Four arrested in crackdown on Channel smuggling network

Four people have been arrested in Germany as part of a coordinated international operation targeting a network supplying equipment for small boat crossings to the UK, according to the National Crime Agency.

Lockheed joins MTC with new UK tech initiative

Lockheed Martin has announced a new UK-focused technology development initiative led by its Skunk Works division, alongside joining the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) as a Tier 1 partner, according to the company.

British heavy firepower unleashed in Estonia

British tanks and rocket artillery open fire in Estonia as UK-led NATO forces complete a five-day live-fire exercise in winter conditions.

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We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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