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Britain sends stealth F-35s to Cyprus as Iran tensions rise
Britain has deployed a number of F-35B fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.
BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.
First 100 Ajax vehicles withdrawn and awaiting ‘upgrades’
The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.
No, Rosyth is not going to host nuclear weapons
Claims echoed by local media that Rosyth Dockyard could be set to "host nuclear weapons" are, frankly, nonsense.
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RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.
No, Rosyth is not going to host nuclear weapons
Claims echoed by local media that Rosyth Dockyard could be set to "host nuclear weapons" are, frankly, nonsense.
Trident missile fire control contract awarded
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract covering work on the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem, with the deal also supporting the UK ballistic missile submarine force.
Spain puts all of its Aegis frigates to sea at once
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates simultaneously in what it described as a rare operational and logistical milestone for the Armada.
American and allied forces exercise with Mauritius
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 has commenced in Port Louis, Mauritius, bringing together 19 partner and allied nations for maritime security training across Mauritius and Seychelles.
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Britain sends stealth F-35s to Cyprus as Iran tensions rise
Britain has deployed a number of F-35B fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.
Taiwan to receive Legion-ES IRST under Lockheed deal
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to produce IRST21 Legion-ES infrared search-and-track sensor systems for the Taiwanese Air Force.
Babcock teams with ASELSAN on RAF air defence training
Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish firm ASELSAN to explore a potential training system for the Royal Air Force under the Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT) programme.
NATO chief visits Ramstein air command
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has visited Allied Air Command (AIRCOM) in Ramstein, Germany, to observe their role in safeguarding NATO airspace and supporting deterrence measures, particularly along the Alliance's eastern flank.
French tanker refuels Swedish jets for NATO mission
A French A330 tanker aircraft has refuelled Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighters between Norway and Iceland during a High North air activity linked to the NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission.
LAND NEWS
Army moves to widen career paths for late entry officers
Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.
BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.
First 100 Ajax vehicles withdrawn and awaiting ‘upgrades’
The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.
US Marine Corps orders more BAE-built Amphibious Vehicles
The ACV-30 is equipped with a 30mm cannon and is intended to provide increased firepower for engaging targets at range.
Archer artillery support contract to be awarded to BAE
The Ministry of Defence intends to award BAE Systems Bofors AB a short-term in-service support contract for the British Army Archer artillery system.
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