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Latvia moves to buy American long-range strike missiles

Latvia is set to buy Anduril's Barracuda long-range missiles, which would make it the first Baltic state to field a strike weapon of that reach.

Multiple explosives arrests near RAF base, town evacuated

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, with residents evacuated.

Shipbuilder HII expands unmanned vessel factory by 25 percent

HII has expanded its unmanned maritime systems facility in Massachusetts by 25%, adding 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space for underwater and surface vehicles including the US Navy’s Lionfish programme, according to the company.

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Plymouth-built uncrewed boat armed with Sea Venom missile

A twelve-metre armed uncrewed surface vessel built near Plymouth has been launched carrying MBDA's Sea Venom anti-ship missile.

Faslane submarine docks to be reserved for British shipyards

Three new floating docks for Faslane will be built in Britain, with the work competed under a UK-only tender on the grounds of national security.

American warship sunk by missiles off Scotland in live fire

The decommissioned American frigate USS Klakring has been sunk off the Hebrides during the joint US-UK live-fire exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026.

Latvia moves to buy American long-range strike missiles

Latvia is set to buy Anduril's Barracuda long-range missiles, which would make it the first Baltic state to field a strike weapon of that reach.

Shipbuilder HII expands unmanned vessel factory by 25 percent

HII has expanded its unmanned maritime systems facility in Massachusetts by 25%, adding 10,000 square feet of manufacturing space for underwater and surface vehicles including the US Navy’s Lionfish programme, according to the company.

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Defence Secretary hails response to Fairford incident

Wes Streeting opened his speech to the Labour Party conference telling delegates that the work of the police, the armed forces and the intelligence agencies over the weekend was a small glimpse of what those organisations do unseen every day.

Five arrested after suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford

Gloucestershire Constabulary said officers were called at around 12.45am following a report of three suspicious vehicles travelling towards RAF Fairford.

Latvia moves to buy American long-range strike missiles

Latvia is set to buy Anduril's Barracuda long-range missiles, which would make it the first Baltic state to field a strike weapon of that reach.

Multiple explosives arrests near RAF base, town evacuated

A major incident has been declared near RAF Fairford after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, with residents evacuated.

EU funding to buy Ukrainian drones and air defence

Ukraine says billions provided by the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan will be used to fund purchases of drones and air defence systems.

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Britain leads Europe in new defence factory investment

The United Kingdom has taken the largest single share of Europe's defence manufacturing expansion since the start of 2024, according to research published by Cushman & Wakefield.

Defence firms have no moral case for hiring abroad

There is neither an economic nor a moral justification for Britain's defence sector recruiting workers from overseas while a million young people are out of work at home, Wes Streeting told the Labour Party conference.

BAE wins four-year deal to support UK artillery

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement to supply artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components for the UK Armed Forces, including support for the British Army's 105mm Light Gun.

British general takes command of NATO Atlantic headquarters

General Nick Perry has become the first British officer to command NATO's JFC Norfolk, taking over the HQ responsible for protecting the transatlantic link and directing Alliance operations across the North Atlantic and High North.
Two silhouetted figures with rifles stand on a hill at sunset, a ruined shack to the right against a blue‑orange sky.

Ukraine streamlines permits for foreign service members

Ukraine has issued new guidance intended to make it easier for foreign nationals and stateless people serving under contract to obtain temporary residence permits.

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Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
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.

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