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AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.

Babcock, Frankenburg to containerise anti-drone missiles

Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a maritime counter-drone air defence system aimed at addressing the growing use of one-way attack drones.

U.S. accelerating pace of intercepter missile production

Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War aimed at accelerating production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, with annual output planned to rise substantially.

Key Channel boat supplier jailed after NCA-led probe

A man described by the National Crime Agency as its top global target for organised immigration crime has been jailed for supplying boats and engines used in thousands of small-boat crossings of the English Channel.

UK confirms military support for U.S. seizure of tanker

Britain confirmed on Wednesday that it provided military support to the United States during the seizure of the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic.

U.S. seizes sanctioned tanker in North Atlantic

The United States has seized the sanctioned supertanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic, U.S. European Command said on Tuesday, confirming the culmination of days of heightened surveillance and military-backed enforcement activity.

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AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel

Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.

Key Channel boat supplier jailed after NCA-led probe

A man described by the National Crime Agency as its top global target for organised immigration crime has been jailed for supplying boats and engines used in thousands of small-boat crossings of the English Channel.

UK confirms military support for U.S. seizure of tanker

Britain confirmed on Wednesday that it provided military support to the United States during the seizure of the sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic.

U.S. seizes sanctioned tanker in North Atlantic

The United States has seized the sanctioned supertanker Bella 1 in the North Atlantic, U.S. European Command said on Tuesday, confirming the culmination of days of heightened surveillance and military-backed enforcement activity.

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U.S. accelerating pace of intercepter missile production

Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War aimed at accelerating production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, with annual output planned to rise substantially.

British RC-135 spy plane tracks tanker U.S. plans to seize

The sanctioned supertanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, continues to steam northeast through the North Atlantic.

UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United Kingdom expects to have taken delivery of its 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the end of 2033.

American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation

A highly classified U.S. stealth surveillance drone has been tentatively linked to recent American military activity connected to events in Venezuela, although no official...

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Peers warn British defence spending delays ‘irresponsible’

Peers from across the House of Lords have intensified pressure on the government over defence spending and planning delays, with senior figures warning that postponing clear investment decisions risks undermining the UK's industrial base.

Government pressed over delayed Defence Investment Plan

Ministers faced renewed pressure in the House of Lords on Tuesday over delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan.

UK and France signal troop deployment to Ukraine

The United Kingdom and France have set out detailed plans for military involvement in Ukraine following any future ceasefire with Russia, including troop deployments, under a declaration agreed in Paris on Tuesday.

UK confirms Raven and Gravehawk air defence to Ukraine

The UK has confirmed that it has delivered 13 Raven air defence systems and two prototype Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with further Gravehawk units due to arrive shortly.

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