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British jet shoots down Iranian drone near Qatar
A Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar has shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory.
American forces sink Iranian warship
An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury.
Iranian missiles shot down near British base
Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus but were intercepted, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
British jets in the air in defensive action over Middle East
British fast jets are flying as part of regional defensive operations in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary has confirmed, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
British destroyer integrates with French carrier group
HMS Dauntless has been operating alongside the French Navy during exercise ORION 26, joining the carrier strike group centred on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
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American forces sink Iranian warship
An Iranian Navy Jamaran-class warship has been struck by US forces during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury.
British destroyer integrates with French carrier group
HMS Dauntless has been operating alongside the French Navy during exercise ORION 26, joining the carrier strike group centred on the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
UK warns of increasing Russian Arctic militarisation
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated concerns over Russia's growing military activity in the Arctic and High North, citing increased submarine operations and continued investment in regional bases and air defence systems.
UK to run three exercises at Oman hub in 2026-27
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that three training exercises are planned at the UK Oman-based hub in the 2026-27 financial year, as the facility continues its transition into a broader tri-service site.
UK commits funding to testing Atlantic Bastion concept
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that GBP 14 million in combined government and industry funding has already been committed this year to testing and development work under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
AVIATION NEWS
Starmer authorises US use of British bases for defensive strikes
The Prime Minister has confirmed that the United Kingdom will allow the United States to use British bases for specific and limited defensive purposes.
British jet shoots down Iranian drone near Qatar
A Royal Air Force Typhoon operating from Qatar has shot down an Iranian drone heading towards Qatari territory.
Iranian missiles shot down near British base
Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus but were intercepted, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.
British jets in the air in defensive action over Middle East
British fast jets are flying as part of regional defensive operations in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary has confirmed, following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Attack launched against Iran as explosions rock Tehran
Explosions have been reported in Tehran after Israel confirmed it had launched strikes against Iran, with US officials later saying American forces are also participating in the operation.
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Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military
A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.
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