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UK assessing Aster missile for Mk41 launch system
The Royal Navy is continuing to assess the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk41 vertical launch system as part of wider efforts to expand missile flexibility.
Allies test drone swarm warfare at UK experiment
Troops from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have tested drone swarm technologies during the British Army’s Warfighting Experiment 2026, focusing on improving interoperability and data sharing between allied systems.
RAF C-17 lands at world’s northernmost settlement
A Royal Air Force C-17A Globemaster has landed at Canadian Forces Station Alert, the world’s most northerly permanently inhabited settlement, during a joint resupply mission with Canada in the High Arctic.
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American shipyard moves to become seapower integrator
Huntington Ingalls Industries has outlined a significant shift in how it sees its role in supporting the U.S. Navy, positioning itself as a broader integrator of crewed warships, autonomous systems and digital warfare capabilities, in addition to being a conventional shipbuilder.
Saildrone unveils large unmanned warship concept
Saildrone has revealed a new high-speed unmanned surface vessel (USV) design intended for naval operations, including anti-submarine warfare, intelligence gathering and strike missions.
American supercarrier downs drones with new laser weapon
The U.S. Navy has conducted live-fire testing of a containerised laser weapon system aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.
New Scottish forum launched to shape security debate
Former MP and defence spokesman Stewart McDonald launches Scottish Security Dialogue, a new cross-party forum on security and resilience in Scotland.
UK assessing Aster missile for Mk41 launch system
The Royal Navy is continuing to assess the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk41 vertical launch system as part of wider efforts to expand missile flexibility.
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Delayed SPEAR 3 review note set for imminent submission
A long-delayed review note that will formally set out a new timeline for the SPEAR 3 missile programme is close to being submitted for approval.
RAF C-17 lands at world’s northernmost settlement
A Royal Air Force C-17A Globemaster has landed at Canadian Forces Station Alert, the world’s most northerly permanently inhabited settlement, during a joint resupply mission with Canada in the High Arctic.
QinetiQ joins Spitfire anniversary flypast
QinetiQ’s Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS) has taken part in a national commemorative flight marking the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire.
The air bridge sustaining US operations in the Middle East
Open-source tools have made it possible to track and map the air bridge sustaining U.S. military operations across the Middle East, revealing the structure and scale of a logistics network that until recently would have been largely invisible to anyone outside government and military circles.
UK and US deepen military space cooperation
The United Kingdom and United States have reaffirmed their commitment to closer military cooperation in space, following a joint statement signed by senior leaders from the Royal Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
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Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM
The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.
Downie calls for pension reform to fund defence
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has said the debate around defence funding risks placing disproportionate burden on younger people while avoiding more politically difficult choices.
Allies test drone swarm warfare at UK experiment
Troops from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have tested drone swarm technologies during the British Army’s Warfighting Experiment 2026, focusing on improving interoperability and data sharing between allied systems.
Over 500 US troops trained in UK since 2020
More than 500 United States armed forces personnel have undertaken training in the United Kingdom since 2020 across a range of military institutions.
Spain moves on new Marine Amphibious Vehicle
Indra Land Vehicles and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a Leonardo company, have signed a strategic agreement to support delivery of a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.
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