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Meteor F-35 integration shows no signs of urgency
The UK has been trying to arm its F-35s with Meteor since 2019. The US-led programme has now pushed the timeline to the early 2030s.
Delayed SPEAR 3 review note set for imminent submission
A long-delayed review note that will formally set out a new timeline for the SPEAR 3 missile programme is close to being submitted for approval.
Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM
The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.
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Ukraine could send British built minehunting ships to Hormuz
Ukraine's Sandown-class minehunters have been training with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth for months. Now they could be heading to the Strait of Hormuz.
British warship set for huge firepower upgrade this summer
The first Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer will have its Sea Ceptor CAMM missile system installed by late summer 2026, Minister Luke Pollard confirmed.
Anduril and Kraken team up on US naval drones
Anduril Industries and Kraken Technology Group have announced a partnership to develop and manufacture unmanned surface vessels for the United States and allied navies, the companies stated.
US firm talks UK frigate-drone teaming concept
A concept pairing Royal Navy frigates with unmanned surface vessels has been given fresh detail during a recent industry briefing, with HII executive Eric Chewning expanding on the with the UK Defence Journal.
American shipyard moves to become seapower integrator
Huntington Ingalls Industries has outlined a significant shift in how it sees its role in supporting the U.S. Navy, positioning itself as a broader integrator of crewed warships, autonomous systems and digital warfare capabilities, in addition to being a conventional shipbuilder.
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UK reaffirms F-35 commitment but questions remain over 138
The UK has committed to 138 F-35s "across the life of the programme" but with only 74 planned in total and 48 already delivered, it remains unclear what the 138 figure actually means or when, if ever, it will be reached.
Meteor F-35 integration shows no signs of urgency
The UK has been trying to arm its F-35s with Meteor since 2019. The US-led programme has now pushed the timeline to the early 2030s.
Delayed SPEAR 3 review note set for imminent submission
A long-delayed review note that will formally set out a new timeline for the SPEAR 3 missile programme is close to being submitted for approval.
RAF C-17 lands at world’s northernmost settlement
A Royal Air Force C-17A Globemaster has landed at Canadian Forces Station Alert, the world’s most northerly permanently inhabited settlement, during a joint resupply mission with Canada in the High Arctic.
QinetiQ joins Spitfire anniversary flypast
QinetiQ’s Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has taken part in a national commemorative flight marking the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire.
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Northern Ireland to be boosted by defence growth deal
The UK government has launched a multimillion-pound defence growth deal for Northern Ireland, aimed at helping smaller firms and start-ups break into the defence supply chain.
New Scottish defence summit targets SME growth push
The new DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit aims to link SMEs with defence buyers as investment rises.
Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM
The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.
Downie calls for pension reform to fund defence
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has said the debate around defence funding risks placing disproportionate burden on younger people while avoiding more politically difficult choices.
Allies test drone swarm warfare at UK experiment
Troops from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have tested drone swarm technologies during the British Army’s Warfighting Experiment 2026, focusing on improving interoperability and data sharing between allied systems.
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