Royal Navy warship to provide air defence for Ireland
According to a report in The Irish Times, a Royal Navy warship will provide air defence during a meeting of EU defence and foreign affairs ministers in Ireland next week.
USS George Washington marks 200,000th carrier landing
USS George Washington has completed its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery, with an F-35C Lightning II making the milestone landing while the carrier operated in the Indian Ocean.
US orders more SM-3 IIA missile interceptors
Raytheon has received a $745 million contract to produce and sustain additional SM-3 Block IIA interceptors as the United States expands production capacity for ballistic missile defence weapons.
NATO and New Zealand deepen military cooperation
NATO's senior military representative has visited New Zealand for talks on maritime security, cyber threats and interoperability as the alliance strengthens links between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific partners.
Germany reportedly considers helping fund UK nukes
According to an exclusive from The Telegraph, Germany is considering helping to fund Britain’s nuclear deterrent and providing conventional military support to protect key infrastructure such as Faslane, as Berlin explores deeper integration with the UK and France’s existing nuclear forces.
Saildrone USV completes live-fire weapons test
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone have fired two rounds from an uncrewed Surveyor vessel during RIMPAC 2026, using US Navy targeting data and a remotely operated combat system to engage a surrogate high-speed surface threat.
Credible defence media and the fight against online misinformation
A fast official response and a trusted outlet with the reach to amplify it stopped a false narrative about a British warship being hit before it settled as fact.
US Air Force rescues five Navy crew after hard landing
Two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters were launched from Nellis Air Force Base to recover five US Navy personnel after an MH-60S Seahawk made a hard landing in mountainous terrain near China Lake.
Sweden seeks to seize Russian-owned land by naval base
Sweden's Armed Forces have asked the government to expropriate a strategically placed property at the entrance to Muskö Naval Base, arguing that its Russian ownership and location create an unacceptable risk.
Dutch Navy to trial Hornet B2 drone interceptor
The Netherlands has launched a naval counter-drone programme using the Destinus Hornet B2 kinetic interceptor, with systems due to be integrated aboard several Royal Netherlands Navy warships.
