Navantia UK in £115m British shipyard upgrades
Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its £115 million investment across four British shipyards, with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme, the company stated.
Massive US nuclear war exercise kicks off
The large-scale exercise, which began on October 21, brings together personnel across America’s nuclear enterprise to test the nation’s ability to deter and, if necessary, respond to a strategic attack.
Lockheed wins contract for 148 more F-35s
Lockheed Martin has received a $12.5bn contract modification for the production and delivery of 148 F-35 fighter aircraft.
Sweeney presses for Scottish shipbuilding strategy
Lochhead avoided attributing credit to one government but acknowledged: “It shows that our shipyards are competitive in what is a global industry.”
BAE Systems delivers BvS10s to Sweden, Germany and UK
The first three BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicles have been handed over to Sweden, Germany and the United Kingdom under the Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) programme, BAE Systems confirmed.
Thales unveils new encryption to tackle quantum-era threats
Thales announced the launch of its Datacryptor Model 5 (DCM5), designed to help governments and organisations prepare for risks posed by quantum computing. #DSEI2025
Rolls-Royce Expands mtu 199 range for combat vehicles
Rolls-Royce is expanding its mtu Series 199 into a full product family with a wider power range for both new military land vehicles and repowering existing platforms.
Downie criticises SNP absence from major defence show
Graeme Downie MP has criticised the Scottish Government for failing to showcase Scotland’s defence sector at this year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) in London.
Interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate raised
Graeme Downie MP has pressed the UK Government over steps to counter foreign interference in Scotland’s constitutional debate, with Ian Murray giving what have turned out to be some of his final responses as Secretary of State for Scotland before his removal from office yesterday.
NATO protects undersea infrastructure in Dutch-led drill
Allied mine countermeasures ships and divers have expanded their remit to include the protection of critical undersea infrastructure during Exercise Sandy Coasts 25, the UK Defence Journal understands.
