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.
Cambridge Pixel to showcase USV sensor software
UK firm Cambridge Pixel will showcase radar, tracking and sensor-processing software for uncrewed and autonomous surface vessels at SMM 2026 in Hamburg.
Royal Navy task force tackles 25 piracy incidents
A Royal Navy-led multinational task force responded to 25 piracy-related incidents during six months in command as the service says attacks in the Indian Ocean reached their highest level in a decade.
US Navy funds new CHAOS anti-ship weapon
The US Navy has awarded two contracts to develop the CHAOS maritime strike system, a low-cost exportable weapon intended to enter production in a ground-launched configuration by 2028.
US moves to ramp up SM-3 interceptor production
Boeing is increasing production of key hardware for the SM-3, a ship-launched anti-ballistic missile designed to destroy ballistic missile threats outside the Earth's atmosphere.
