How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training
The aircraft form part of a broader adversary enterprise that includes other platforms used to replicate a range of air threats.
First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth
John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.
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.
L3Harris wins major submarine comms contract
L3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy submarine communications systems.
American and Estonian divers train under ice in Baltic
U.S. Navy Seabee divers and Estonian counterparts have conducted ice diving and underwater demolition training in Estonia.
UK joins European push for low-cost air defence weapons
The UK has joined France, Germany, Italy and Poland in launching a new multinational initiative to develop low-cost air defence weapons aimed at countering drone and missile threats across Europe.
NATO launches drone-based deep strike capability
NATO Allies have agreed a new multinational initiative to develop drone-based deep precision strike capabilities, as part of a wider package of cooperative programmes aimed at strengthening deterrence and defence, the alliance stated.
Dutch warship downs drones in drill off British coast
The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen recently shot down multiple aerial and surface drone threats during Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast, marking the first time a NATO ally has participated in the QinetiQ-run event, the company stated.
Naval vessel RFA Argus to be scrapped
RFA Argus will depart HMNB Portsmouth on 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed.
America targets 2026 milestone for new nuclear missile
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the restructuring of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.
