Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle programme, with the weapon set to equip the ACV-30.

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FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin

UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons

The UK has welcomed commitments by Syria’s new leadership to fully identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, according to a statement delivered at the UN Security Council.

Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics

Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, taking up the role in October...

American supercarrier ‘opens fire’ in Pacific

Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.

Northrop wins U.S. Marines drone combat jet award

Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop a collaborative combat aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, pairing its mission systems and autonomy software with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

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U.S. Navy to use AI to speed up shipbuilding

The U.S. Navy has committed $448 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence and autonomy across the shipbuilding sector.

Phil Prosser named next Chief of Defence Logistics

Major General Phil Prosser CBE has been approved to become the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support, taking up the role in October...

American supercarrier ‘opens fire’ in Pacific

Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has carried out live-fire exercises in the South China Sea as part of routine operations by the carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific, according to the U.S. Navy.

Report warns Royal Navy eroding its strategic thinking

A new Policy Brief paper argues that the Royal Navy has weakened its ability to think strategically at a time of growing international pressure, warning that the loss of dedicated analytical capacity risks undermining long-term fighting effectiveness.

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Northrop wins U.S. Marines drone combat jet award

Northrop Grumman has been selected to develop a collaborative combat aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, pairing its mission systems and autonomy software with Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system.

U.S. forces conduct strikes in Syria

U.S. forces, working alongside partner militaries, carried out large-scale strikes against multiple Islamic State targets across Syria on Friday, according to U.S. Central Command.

Raytheon radar selected for autonomous VISTA test jet

VISTA, a modified F-16D Block 30 with updated avionics and machine-learning integration, is used to trial artificial intelligence.

L3Harris restructures into three core business segments

L3Harris Technologies has reorganised its operations from four business segments into three, a change the company says is intended to better align its portfolio with future defence requirements.

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Mk44S Bushmaster enters full-rate production

Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle programme, with the weapon set to equip the ACV-30.

FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin

UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons

The UK has welcomed commitments by Syria’s new leadership to fully identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, according to a statement delivered at the UN Security Council.

UK confirms closure of less-lethal weapons advisory body

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons has been closed, with its advisory role transferred to a Home Office body.

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