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UK plans new support contract for Protector weapon station
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a new support contract for the M151 Protector Remote Weapon Station, with Defence Equipment and Support publishing an advance pipeline notice.
HII’s ROMULUS unmanned vessel reaches 30% build mark
HII has confirmed that construction of the prototype for its new ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels has reached around 30 per cent completion, with the programme remaining on track for sea trials in late 2026
British troops land ‘in force’ in Arctic region
Royal Marines are deploying to northern Norway "in force" as the United Kingdom and Norway expand their military cooperation in the High North, according to the Royal Navy.
Dstl awards follow-on contract for autonomous vessel support
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a follow-on contract to L3 Harris ASV to provide storage, maintenance and repair services for a fleet of government-owned surface vessels.
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The Ministry of Defence has published a transparency notice outlining plans to award a contract for the mid-life update of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armoured engineer vehicles.
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...
NAVAL NEWS
HII’s ROMULUS unmanned vessel reaches 30% build mark
HII has confirmed that construction of the prototype for its new ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels has reached around 30 per cent completion, with the programme remaining on track for sea trials in late 2026
British troops land ‘in force’ in Arctic region
Royal Marines are deploying to northern Norway "in force" as the United Kingdom and Norway expand their military cooperation in the High North, according to the Royal Navy.
Dstl awards follow-on contract for autonomous vessel support
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a follow-on contract to L3 Harris ASV to provide storage, maintenance and repair services for a fleet of government-owned surface vessels.
New nuclear attack submarine to join American fleet
Once commissioned, Idaho will join the fleet as a multi-mission attack submarine, with roles that include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence collection and support to special operations forces.
AVIATION NEWS
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...
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, UK Defence Journal understands.
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted joint airstrikes against an Islamic State underground facility in Syria alongside French forces.
LAND NEWS
UK plans new support contract for Protector weapon station
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a new support contract for the M151 Protector Remote Weapon Station, with Defence Equipment and Support publishing an advance pipeline notice.
UK plans £64.5m mid-life upgrade for Titan and Trojan
The Ministry of Defence has published a transparency notice outlining plans to award a contract for the mid-life update of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armoured engineer vehicles.
UK develops mobile quantum scanner to study blast effects
The UK is developing what it describes as the world’s first fully mobile quantum brain scanner designed to measure the effects of blast exposure on military personnel directly at training and operational sites.
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.
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