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Harpoon upgrade clears final U.S. Navy flight test milestone
The U.S. Navy has completed the final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update (HIIU) Obsolescence Update programme, a key step in efforts to modernise and sustain the long-serving anti-ship missile.
QinetiQ upgrades Diamond DA62 aircraft with new ISR kit
QinetiQ GmbH has successfully integrated an upgraded surveillance and communications package onto the Diamond Aircraft DA62 Multi-Purpose Platform.
British and NATO aircraft gather intel on Russian forces
NATO and the United Kingdom have carried out a routine, visible intelligence-gathering presence over the Black Sea in recent hours, with surveillance aircraft operating at the same time on opposite sides of the Black Sea
NATO corps chiefs set 2026 focus on year of execution
Senior army corps commanders from across NATO met in Izmir, Turkey, in late January to align planning and training priorities for 2026 as the Alliance moves to operationalise its regional defence plans.
Lockheed reveals Lamprey sub drone carrier concept
Lamprey could include payloads ranging from anti-submarine torpedoes to UAV launchers, indicating the system could potentially act as an underwater carrier for deploying other effects or platforms.
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New Scottish ferry in dramatic rescue off African coast
The MV Isle of Islay carried out an unexpected rescue off the coast of Morocco during its delivery voyage to Scotland, with CalMac saying the crew saved an individual from dangerous sea conditions within minutes.
Lockheed reveals Lamprey sub drone carrier concept
Lamprey could include payloads ranging from anti-submarine torpedoes to UAV launchers, indicating the system could potentially act as an underwater carrier for deploying other effects or platforms.
More details emerge on Saab-Babcock frigate offer to Sweden
The vessel design being pitched for Lulea is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes.
NATO warships hunt submarines off Norway in drill
NATO and Norwegian naval forces have begun Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 off western Norway, bringing together Allied surface ships, submarines and maritime aircraft for two weeks of intensive anti-submarine warfare training in Arctic conditions.
AUKUS navies step up autonomous warfare push in 2026
AUKUS partners are set to expand trials of uncrewed and autonomous maritime technology in 2026, building on a series of exercises held last year aimed at improving joint deterrence above, on and below the sea.
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Harpoon upgrade clears final U.S. Navy flight test milestone
The U.S. Navy has completed the final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update (HIIU) Obsolescence Update programme, a key step in efforts to modernise and sustain the long-serving anti-ship missile.
QinetiQ upgrades Diamond DA62 aircraft with new ISR kit
QinetiQ GmbH has successfully integrated an upgraded surveillance and communications package onto the Diamond Aircraft DA62 Multi-Purpose Platform.
British and NATO aircraft gather intel on Russian forces
NATO and the United Kingdom have carried out a routine, visible intelligence-gathering presence over the Black Sea in recent hours, with surveillance aircraft operating at the same time on opposite sides of the Black Sea
Windracers and HITRANS expand drone cargo plans in Scotland
A British heavy-lift drone company has signed an agreement with a Scottish transport body aimed at expanding unmanned air cargo operations across the Highlands and Islands.
Huge boost to US air defence and cruise missile production
Raytheon has signed five major framework agreements aimed at significantly expanding production capacity for key missile systems, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, and multiple variants of the Standard Missile family.
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NATO corps chiefs set 2026 focus on year of execution
Senior army corps commanders from across NATO met in Izmir, Turkey, in late January to align planning and training priorities for 2026 as the Alliance moves to operationalise its regional defence plans.
Britain urged to turn whole-of-society talk into action
A leading military historian has warned MPs that the UK remains far behind Nordic allies in preparing society for the demands of modern conflict, arguing that government has failed to translate years of discussion about resilience into practical planning for mass mobilisation.
UK Rangers train for NATO spec ops leadership role
British Army Rangers have carried out a major training exercise on Northumberland moorland as the UK prepares to take over a NATO special operations leadership role from July.
UK rules out US-style procurement scheme for defence
The Ministry of Defence has said it has no plans to recruit a dedicated cadre of former defence industry executives.
MoD insists Gurkha pensions already match British troops
The Ministry of Defence has said Gurkha pension arrangements are already aligned for most service.
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