NAVAL NEWS
MOD confirms Harland & Wolff assessed fit to deliver
The government has confirmed that Harland & Wolff’s capacity to contribute to Royal Navy shipbuilding was assessed before the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) contract was awarded.
HMS Artful crew recognised during sponsor’s visit
The crew of hunter-killer submarine HMS Artful hosted their sponsor, Lady Amanda Zambellas, during a visit to HM Naval Base Clyde, according to a Royal Navy news update.
UK responds to Canadian warning on submarine vulnerability
The UK has acknowledged the growing challenges facing submarines in an era of rapid technological change, following comments from Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, who warned of a likely future where oceans become "effectively transparent and submarines are no longer allowed to hide".
AVIATION NEWS
FPDA nations train with UK carrier group in Bersama Lima
Nations from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) have gathered in Malaysia for Exercise Bersama Lima 2025, a multilateral training activity focused on strengthening regional security through combined air, sea, and land operations, according to the Royal Air Force.
Raytheon’s new F/A-18 EW system clears key review
The ADVEW system is intended to give the Super Hornet improved detection and countermeasure capabilities.
NATO hosts Partner Air Chiefs’ Conference at Ramstein
The agenda included updates on Agile Combat Employment (ACE), countering unmanned aerial vehicles (C-UAVs), and military partnerships.
LAND NEWS
Raytheon tests ground-launched StormBreaker in Mojave
Raytheon has completed testing of a ground-launched variant of its StormBreaker smart weapon, achieving the milestone just 50 days after development began, according to the company.
Defence Minister visits RBSL Telford site
Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, visited Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) in Telford this week.
NATO commanders gather in Finland to shape land power
Senior NATO land force leaders met in Rovaniemi, Finland, for the semi-annual Land Corps Commanders’ Conference (LC3), focused on advancing new technologies and strengthening deterrence along the Alliance’s eastern flank, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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