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World’s largest warship launches jets in the Mediterranean
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has been conducting night flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12, according to the U.S. Navy.
Britain starts work on Atlantic surveillance drone network
The UK has launched a tender for Atlantic Net, the first phase of Project CABOT, which will deliver uncrewed surveillance for the Royal Navy through a contractor-operated model.
Medals being considered for HMS Diamond crew
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is considering medallic recognition for the crew of HMS Diamond for their service between November 2023 and July 2024, a period that saw the destroyer engage in multiple live combat operations in the Red Sea.
AVIATION NEWS
UK backs homegrown drone defences and deepens Ukraine ties
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing investment in British-made counter-drone technologies and outlined plans for deeper post-conflict industrial collaboration with Ukraine.
Sale of C-130J aircraft from Britain to Turkey confirmed
Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded.
Sweden to design new fighter jet
Saab has received a new order to conduct conceptual studies on future fighter systems between 2025 and 2027.
LAND NEWS
BAE Systems tests extended-range Scorpio-XR artillery round
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the company’s new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer.
NATO chief welcomes Ukrainian defence minister in Brussels
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal in Brussels, reaffirming the Alliance’s commitment to sustaining military assistance for Ukraine through the winter and beyond.
Rutte thanks U.S. for ‘stronger, fairer’ NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump.