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Rolls-Royce outlines progress on AUKUS delivery push
James Lowe of Rolls-Royce told UK Defence Journal at UDT 2026 that AUKUS is driving reactor progress, workforce expansion and major infrastructure growth in the UK and Australia. #UDT2026
UK submarines to focus on Atlantic and Med, Lovegrove says
The bulk of the UK attack submarine fleet will continue to be focused on the Atlantic and Mediterranean despite the Indo-Pacific dimension of AUKUS, according to Sir Stephen Lovegrove. #UDT2026
Rolls-Royce sets out defence case for modular reactor at UDT
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Rolls-Royce has outlined how its Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) could support both defence operations and wider energy resilience. #UDT2026
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NAVAL NEWS
New British destroyer awaiting Defence Investment Plan
The UK Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme, the Type 83 Destroyer, is in its concept phase, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
Work underway on seven new UK submarine builds
Work underway on seven UK submarine builds, with long-lead activity for the new AUKUS SSN fleet, Rolls-Royce says. #UDT2026
EUROATLAS highlights GREYSHARK at UDT 2026
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Verineia Codrean, Chief of Strategy at EUROATLAS, said GREYSHARK is built around autonomy. #UDT2026
UDT 2026 Day 1 – Autonomy and pace dominate discussion
The opening day of UDT 2026 in London centred on how quickly undersea capabilities can be developed, fielded and adapted. #UDT2026
SEA sets out fast-update sonar approach at UDT 2026
Dr Charlie Pearson of SEA said at UDT 2026 that a modular, software-led approach is enabling faster deployment of sonar processing for systems like KraitSense. #UDT2026
AVIATION NEWS
RAF A400M availability rises, recovery continues
The Royal Air Force A400M Atlas fleet is showing improved availability and output, with more aircraft returning to service and flying hours increasing, according to the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry.
Lockheed Martin lands huge PAC-3 missile production deal
The contract action is intended to enable Lockheed Martin to increase production rates and deliver what the company described as record numbers of the combat-proven interceptor to American and allied forces this year.
Airbus preps Kratos drone for European mission system flight
Airbus is preparing two Kratos Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft for their first flight with a European mission system later this year, as the company works towards offering the German Air Force an operational capability by 2029.
Ukraine and Norway agree drone and air defence priorities
Ukraine and Norway have agreed on priority areas for defence cooperation including air defence, unmanned systems, and defence innovation ahead of the next Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Serco set for direct award for naval air station support
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract worth approximately GBP 15 million to Serco for continued engineering support and airfield services at Royal Naval Air Stations Yeovilton and Culdrose.
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Rolls-Royce sets out defence case for modular reactor at UDT
Speaking to the UK Defence Journal, Rolls-Royce has outlined how its Advanced Modular Reactor (AMR) could support both defence operations and wider energy resilience. #UDT2026
UK to help Belgium build electronic warfare centre
QinetiQ is to support the Belgian government in establishing a sovereign electronic warfare capability under a new multi-million pound programme, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the UK and Belgium.
British Army trials drone warfare from moving tanks
Exercise Senne Hussar saw soldiers trial the launch of surveillance and strike drones from moving armoured vehicles, with live feeds shared across all troops in real time without crews needing to dismount.
Ukraine ramps up ground robot use on the front line
Ukraine's Defence Forces conducted over 9,000 combat and logistical missions using unmanned ground vehicles in March, continuing a rapid expansion in the use of ground robots on the front line.
Lib Dems to put defence at heart of Scottish industry
Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton will pledge to make defence a central pillar of his party’s industrial and skills strategies ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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