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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.
Thales to build AI mine warfare hubs for Royal Navy
Thales has been awarded an initial £10 million contract to deliver AI-enabled remote command centres for Royal Navy mine countermeasures.
New Baltic study finds spoofing surge near Kaliningrad
A new technical study has recorded a marked escalation in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with shipborne measurements indicating a shift from simple jamming to coordinated spoofing–jamming activity near the maritime boundary of Kaliningrad.
Sweeney urges ministers to rethink Damen workboat deal
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has called for ministers to intervene in the award of 24 naval workboats to Dutch firm Damen, telling the UK Defence Journal that the decision undermines the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Britain buys new mobile artillery in £52m deal
The deal with Germany covers one RCH 155 for UK trials, with two more going to Germany for joint testing.
US Army Secretary briefed on British hybrid navy plans
The Royal Navy has outlined its plans for a “hybrid navy” and expanded use of uncrewed systems during a visit by United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to Portsmouth.
NAVAL NEWS
Thales to build AI mine warfare hubs for Royal Navy
Thales has been awarded an initial £10 million contract to deliver AI-enabled remote command centres for Royal Navy mine countermeasures.
New Baltic study finds spoofing surge near Kaliningrad
A new technical study has recorded a marked escalation in GNSS interference in the southern Baltic Sea, with shipborne measurements indicating a shift from simple jamming to coordinated spoofing–jamming activity near the maritime boundary of Kaliningrad.
Sweeney urges ministers to rethink Damen workboat deal
Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has called for ministers to intervene in the award of 24 naval workboats to Dutch firm Damen, telling the UK Defence Journal that the decision undermines the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
US Army Secretary briefed on British hybrid navy plans
The Royal Navy has outlined its plans for a “hybrid navy” and expanded use of uncrewed systems during a visit by United States Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll to Portsmouth.
AVIATION NEWS
First Jupiter HC2 enters UK service ahead of deployment
The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter has begun flying operations at RAF Benson, marking its entry into UK service and the start of a programme that will replace ageing Bell 212 and 412 aircraft in Brunei and Cyprus from early 2026.
Gap year military scheme to launch for under-25s in 2026
The Ministry of Defence will launch a year-long military experience scheme in 2026, offering paid placements for 18 to 25 year olds across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
UK defence exports hit record £20bn in 2025
Government data indicates British defence exports are on track for their highest annual total since records began in 1983, driven by major naval and aerospace sales.
British forces deployed worldwide on Christmas Day
Thousands of British Armed Forces personnel will remain deployed or on standby across the globe on Christmas Day, continuing operations that span Europe, the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, Africa, the Caribbean, British Overseas Territories and the UK itself.
LAND NEWS
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.
Britain buys new mobile artillery in £52m deal
The deal with Germany covers one RCH 155 for UK trials, with two more going to Germany for joint testing.
Birmingham arrest over social media people-smuggling ads
A man has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of advertising people smuggling services online, following a joint operation by the National Crime Agency and West Midlands Police.
Manchester terror plot targeting Jewish community foiled
Three men have been convicted over a foiled terrorist plot to attack Jewish targets in Greater Manchester, after an undercover operation prevented what police describe as one of the most serious threats seen in the UK in years.
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