NAVAL NEWS
MBDA wins production contract for TESEO MK2/E missile
MBDA has signed a production contract with Italy’s National Directorate of Naval Armaments to build the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for the Italian Navy, according to the company.
Ukraine directs forces ‘against’ NATO warships off Portugal
Ukraine's Navy directed the opposing force during Exercise Dynamic Messenger 2025 in Portugal, bringing frontline experience of unmanned systems and maritime combat to NATO training.
American warship captain fired
The U.S. Navy has relieved Commander Adam Ochs of his command of the USS Santa Barbara after a “loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.
AVIATION NEWS
British fighters again scramble overnight to defend Poland
Late Monday night, Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were again deployed to conduct air defence patrols over eastern Poland.
Sir Tom Hunter questions SNP defence stance on business show
Business figures Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Willie Haughey discussed defence, cyber threats, and Scotland’s role in the UK’s defence economy during this week’s Go Radio Business Show.
MOD publishes report on responsible military AI
Each major organisation within the MoD has now appointed a Responsible AI Senior Officer (RAISO) to oversee compliance with AI ethical principles.
LAND NEWS
British troops begin large-scale exercise in Falklands
British forces in the Falklands will conduct Exercise Cape Sword, practising urban patrols, maritime and land insertions, and blank-fire combat drills around Stanley and Wireless Ridge.
Police investigate breach at Larkhill Army base
Intruders have cut through a wire fence at the barracks in Larkhill, stealing what officials described as a “large quantity” of fuel from a civilian contractor on site, according to LBC.
BAE Systems partners with Forterra on AMPV prototype drone
BAE Systems has announced a new partnership with Forterra to develop an autonomous version of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV).