Sting Ray torpedo upgrade moves to demo phase
The Sting Ray Mid-Life Upgrade programme has advanced to its next phase, with the Ministry of Defence intending to award BAE Surface Ships a contract for the Demonstration and Initial Manufacture stage, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Marines to power new rifle ranges with wind and solar
The Royal Marines are to install renewable energy micro-grids at two of their bases to power new combat rifle ranges, reducing reliance on the National Grid and cutting energy costs.
Leonardo signs huge naval combat systems deal for Kuwait
Leonardo has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to provide naval combat systems for the Kuwait Navy's Al Dorra missile boat programme.
U.S. Navy tests unmanned systems in Arctic exercise
U.S. Navy expeditionary forces have been operating in the High North to deploy and test advanced robotics and autonomous systems during a bilateral unmanned systems and explosive ordnance disposal exercise with Norway.
NATO supply lines at risk of collapse, think tank warns
A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns NATO supply lines are dangerously exposed to strike and sabotage, with frontline collapse a real risk in any major conflict
France orders fifth FDI frigate from Naval Group
The French government's defence procurement agency has placed an order for a fifth Defence and Intervention Frigate from Naval Group, the company stated.
Babcock and Truflo link UK-Australia sub supply chains
Babcock and Truflo Marine have announced a UK pilot initiative aimed at integrating Australian manufacturing into allied submarine sustainment supply chains in support of AUKUS. #CNE2026
First Sea Lord visits Babcock Devonport site to view work
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, visited Babcock International's Devonport site to view work underway in support of Royal Navy submarine availability and operational readiness.
British carrier group encounters Russian spy ship
HMS Prince of Wales and NATO forces tracked a Russian intelligence vessel loitering near Exercise Dynamic Mongoose in the Norwegian Sea.
BAE Systems sets out how SMEs can break into defence
BAE Systems told Scottish SMEs at #DPRTE that much of the cost of a warship flows through the supply chain, as the company set out exactly how smaller firms can get involved. #SDS26
