The United States has conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile using an airborne command-and-control system, demonstrating a secondary method of issuing launch commands.

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U.S. Navy launches one-way attack drone from ship at sea

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara launched a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) while operating in the Gulf.

American artillery ‘opens fire’ in Baltic

US Army soldiers have conducted live-fire artillery qualifications in Latvia as part of ongoing training activity aimed at maintaining readiness and reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank.

US conducts series of lethal strikes on narco vessels

According to US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three separate strike events between 29 and 31 December 2025.

UK stages show of force to Argentina in South Atlantic

A large-scale sovereignty mission across the South Atlantic Islands has seen Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets operate jointly across South Georgia and Ascension Island.

US intel disputes Russian claim of Kyiv drone plot on Putin

US intelligence agencies had assessed that the strike had not targeted Putin or any of his residences, according to an exclusive by The Wall Street Journal.

Italy hands over NATO SNMG2 command after six-month rotation

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) has entered a new phase following a handover ceremony in Taranto.

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U.S. Navy launches one-way attack drone from ship at sea

Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara launched a Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) while operating in the Gulf.

US conducts series of lethal strikes on narco vessels

According to US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three separate strike events between 29 and 31 December 2025.

UK stages show of force to Argentina in South Atlantic

A large-scale sovereignty mission across the South Atlantic Islands has seen Royal Navy, British Army and RAF assets operate jointly across South Georgia and Ascension Island.

Italy hands over NATO SNMG2 command after six-month rotation

Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) has entered a new phase following a handover ceremony in Taranto.

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U.S. command aircraft ‘launches’ ballistic missile

The United States has conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile using an airborne command-and-control system, demonstrating a secondary method of issuing launch commands.

US intel disputes Russian claim of Kyiv drone plot on Putin

US intelligence agencies had assessed that the strike had not targeted Putin or any of his residences, according to an exclusive by The Wall Street Journal.

Germany moves to produce TAURUS NEO to boost deep-strike

Germany has taken the first formal step toward large-scale production of an upgraded TAURUS stand-off missile.

Rolls-Royce starts engines tests for U.S. FLRAA prototypes

Rolls-Royce has begun engine testing for the AE 1107F, the propulsion system selected to power prototypes of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, the company stated.

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American artillery ‘opens fire’ in Baltic

US Army soldiers have conducted live-fire artillery qualifications in Latvia as part of ongoing training activity aimed at maintaining readiness and reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank.

Extended-range GMLRS test hits 112 km from HIMARS

Lockheed Martin has carried out a 112-kilometre flight test of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System from a HIMARS launcher at White Sands Missile Range.

UK Armed Forces personnel recognised in New Year Honours

Personnel recognised include humanitarian responders, rehabilitation leaders and specialist operators whose work underpins UK military readiness.

First Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles completed in Devonport

Babcock says the first Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles from the second production tranche have rolled off the Devonport line, marking a key milestone in the programme to deliver new high-mobility platforms to the British Army.

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