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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.
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.
Royal Navy plans deal for more Teledyne underwater gliders
The procurement, listed under the title FMDG Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect, covers the planned purchase of up to 15 gliders and supporting systems and is being run through the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth.
Storm clouds gather over Iran
In this article, Lt Col Stuart Crawford argues that the USA is going to have to deal with Iran and its theocratic regime at some point, and it may well be that this point has now been reached.
Language on timeline for new Type 31 Frigates shifts
The Ministry of Defence has adopted broader language when describing the expected in-service date of HMS Venturer, the first of the Type 31 frigates, moving away from earlier references to a specific year.
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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.
Royal Navy plans deal for more Teledyne underwater gliders
The procurement, listed under the title FMDG Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect, covers the planned purchase of up to 15 gliders and supporting systems and is being run through the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth.
Language on timeline for new Type 31 Frigates shifts
The Ministry of Defence has adopted broader language when describing the expected in-service date of HMS Venturer, the first of the Type 31 frigates, moving away from earlier references to a specific year.
Shipbuilding must not repeat past industrial failures
The Scottish Affairs Committee has warned that Scotland risks repeating the mistakes of past deindustrialisation unless future industrial transitions are actively managed, with clear support for skills retention.
Royal Navy Peregrine drone saved from crashing
A Royal Navy drone operator has been recognised after rapid intervention prevented an unmanned helicopter from plunging into the sea during operations aboard HMS Lancaster.
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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.
British fighter jets battle it out above desert
Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have deployed to the United States for Exercise Red Flag 26-1, joining American and Australian forces in what is widely regarded as one of the most demanding air combat training events in the world.
Leonardo climbs UK Glassdoor best workplace rankings
Leonardo has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees Choice Awards 2026 for the second year running, the company stated.
U.S. Navy awards Link 16 radio contract to Data Link
Data Link Solutions is a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business.
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Defence wiring firm Westwire expands with new Swindon site
Westwire Harnessing has opened a second UK manufacturing facility in Swindon, expanding production capacity and creating around 80 new jobs.
Russian hacktivists targeting UK online services
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a new alert warning that Russian state-aligned hacktivist groups continue to target UK organisations with disruptive cyber attacks.
NATO warfare hub maps five-year plan for future exercises
The NATO Joint Warfare Centre (JWC) has launched a new five-year campaign plan intended to guide its work on training, exercises and warfare development through to 2030.
Reforms target serious flaws in service justice system
The Ministry of Defence has set out a programme of reforms aimed at strengthening and modernising the Service Justice System, including changes under the Armed Forces Bill focused on victim support and improved handling of serious offences.
UK troops train for combat in live-fire Falklands exercise
An infantry company from the Royal Irish Regiment has completed its final major training exercise in the Falkland Islands, using the remote South Atlantic territory as a demanding test of soldier endurance, navigation and self-sufficiency.
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