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Type 45 destroyers could stay in service beyond 2035

A funded study will decide whether the Type 45s are extended beyond their 2035 retirement, with the answer not due until 2027-28.

BAE gets £4m UK artillery parts framework

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement worth up to £4 million to supply artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapon-system components to the UK Ministry of Defence, including parts associated with the 105mm Light Gun.

South Korea cleared for 103 AIM-9X missiles

The United States has approved a possible $125 million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea covering 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, additional guidance units and associated support.

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Serco marks 30 years supporting the Royal Navy

Serco Defence Maritime Services is marking 30 years of supporting the Royal Navy, with more than 500 mariners and support staff now working across five UK sites and on vessels operating worldwide, according to the company.

Spain’s second S80 submarine completes first dive

Spain's second S80-series submarine, S82 Narciso Monturiol, has completed its first static dive off Cartagena as part of the vessel's sea trials programme.

USS North Carolina leaves dry dock after overhaul

Virginia-class attack submarine USS North Carolina has left dry dock at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing the dry-dock phase of a scheduled maintenance and modernisation period.

Type 45 destroyers could stay in service beyond 2035

A funded study will decide whether the Type 45s are extended beyond their 2035 retirement, with the answer not due until 2027-28.

American warship opens fire with new gun in Indian ocean

U.S. Navy destroyer USS Mustin has fired its recently installed Mark 38 Mod 4 30mm weapon during a live-fire exercise in the Indian Ocean, continuing operational use of the system after the ship became the first Arleigh Burke-class destroyer fitted with the new variant.

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South Korea cleared for 103 AIM-9X missiles

The United States has approved a possible $125 million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea covering 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, additional guidance units and associated support.

UK troops to trial foot-launched military paragliders

British troops are preparing to trial a new foot-launched military paraglider developed by Wiltshire-based start-up Blakcro with around £6 million in Ministry of Defence support.

Castelion raises $1bn for hypersonic weapons

US defence technology company Castelion has announced a $1 billion Series C financing round intended to expand production of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile.

Ukraine maps supply chain behind Russian Iskander missiles

Ukraine's military intelligence has published new data identifying components, companies and individuals it says are connected to production of Russia's 9M723 Iskander-M ballistic missile, including dozens of foreign-made electronic parts.

US and Canadian forces practise cruise missile defence

NORAD and US Northern Command are running Exercise Amalgam Dart across North America until 1 September, covering cruise missile defence scenarios and coordination with allied forces in the Arctic.

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Finland orders Saab RBS 70 NG air defence system

Finland has placed an initial order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system, extending its use of the Swedish company's ground-based missile family.

Netherlands orders Saab mobile camouflage systems

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year agreement with Saab covering the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, with an initial order placed for equipment to be fitted to Royal Netherlands Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicles.

Babcock extends Plymouth Argyle partnership

Babcock has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle for a further three years, expanding its support for the club's women's team and taking naming rights to its Foulston Park training facility.
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Minister acknowledges Challenger 3 supply chain delays

Ministers acknowledge Challenger 3 supply chain delays, but say the Defence Investment Plan gives industry the certainty to work through them.

BAE gets £4m UK artillery parts framework

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement worth up to £4 million to supply artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapon-system components to the UK Ministry of Defence, including parts associated with the 105mm Light Gun.

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