NAVAL NEWS
BAE unveils warship concepts: faster, leaner, more firepower
BAE Systems has unveiled the new ‘Air Warfare Command Ship’ and the uncrewed sensor-effector platform vessel as answers to the challenge of putting more missiles into the air, more quickly, with fewer sailors and less time in the shipyard.
Navantia UK CEO sets out strategy after Belfast takeover
Navantia UK’s new chief executive, Donato Martinez, spoke to the UK Defence Journal and others about strategy following the firm's acquisition of Harland & Wolff’s Belfast yard and the award of the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract.
Babcock highlights Rosyth capacity for more shipbuilding
John Howie, Babcock’s Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, told the UK Defence Journal the company has already secured planning consent for the next stage of Rosyth’s development.
AVIATION NEWS
Leonardo aims to build NATO’s electronic warfare backbone
What is emerging from Leonardo is a credible option for NATO’s path back to serious electronic warfare mass.
Thales details progress in arming Peregrine drone
Thales told the UK Defence Journal that it is exploring ways to expand the capabilities of its Peregrine rotary-wing uncrewed system already in service with the Royal Navy.
Russian drone breaches NATO airspace over Romania
Romanian air defences tracked a Russian Shahed drone that crossed into the country on Saturday.
LAND NEWS
Britain’s Heavy Machine Guns get £20m upgrade in FN UK deal
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) confirmed the ten-year deal this week, saying it would not only keep the weapon relevant but also bolster the UK’s industrial base.
Healey: UK must bring industry in earlier to speed delivery
In response to a question from the UK Defence Journal at DSEI, Defence Secretary John Healey set out how the Ministry of Defence intends to work more closely with industry to accelerate the delivery of military capabilities.
Babcock unveils AI tool to speed battlefield intelligence
Nomad is an AI communications intelligence tool that, according to the company, will allow frontline forces to process and act on information in real time.
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