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Labour MP Alex Baker pressed ministers on whether the UK should back a multilateral defence and security bank to underpin long-term support for Ukraine, with the government confirming discussions are under way.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a public warning to American defence contractors, accusing parts the industry of prioritising shareholders over military readiness and signalling potential restrictions on executive pay unless production and maintenance improve.
The government has pushed back against proposed changes to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, arguing they are unnecessary and could undermine long-term security arrangements for the joint UK US facility.
Elbit Systems has secured contracts worth a combined $150 million to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System for integration on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles operated by European NATO member states.
U.S. Navy F-35 pilots have completed a tactical demonstration focused on integrating crewed fighters with the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft inside the Joint Simulation Environment.
The Italian Air Force has completed a special operations exercise demonstrating the integration of special forces with fourth- and fifth-generation air assets in support of NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept.
QinetiQ has been awarded a £67 million contract to support the delivery of the UK’s first laser directed energy weapons to Royal Navy platforms, with initial integration planned from 2027.
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.
Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a maritime counter-drone air defence system aimed at addressing the growing use of one-way attack drones.
Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War aimed at accelerating production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, with annual output planned to rise substantially.
