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
Britain to open huge £400m military drone factory
The Defence Secretary has announced that Tekever will establish the UK’s largest drone production facility in Swindon.
British jets deploying to Poland to protect against Russia
BREAKING - The UK will send Typhoon jets to Poland to take part in NATO’s new Eastern Sentry mission after the most serious violation of alliance airspace by Russia to date.
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.
LAND NEWS
UK to field swarm of AI drones within five years
Defence Minister Luke Pollard confirming that drones and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) will be fielded in high numbers over the next five years.
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.
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