NAVAL NEWS
Rolls-Royce finalises sale of naval propulsors business
Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of its Naval Propulsors business to Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), continuing a broader transformation strategy that began in 2023.
UK and Australia sign treaty on nuke sub collaboration
The United Kingdom and Australia have signed a landmark treaty committing both nations to deep cooperation on nuclear-powered submarines over the next five decades.
Innovation and SMEs – What to expect at DSEI UK 2025
DSEI 2025 marks a turning point: not just bigger, but broader. With dual-use tech, SME-first access, and 100+ innovators across AI, quantum, and space, it’s a defence show re-engineered for a contested, fast-changing world. Director Grant Burgham explains why it matters.
AVIATION NEWS
Britain looking for carrier capable stealth combat drones
UK seeks industry input on next phase of its ACP programme, aiming to develop uncrewed systems to operate with 4th, 5th & 6th-gen jets — and from Royal Navy carriers.
British jets scrambled 20 times to meet Russian aircraft
Royal Air Force Typhoons have been scrambled more than 20 times in support of NATO’s Enhanced Air Policing efforts under Operation Chessman, a major British contribution to defending allied airspace on Europe’s eastern flank.
Leonardo signs to restore Ukraine airspace infrastructure
Leonardo, Enav and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have signed a memorandum of cooperation to begin restoring Ukraine’s air traffic management system as part of a restoration and recovery plan.
LAND NEWS
Russian Intelligence blamed for malware tool
The UK Government has formally attributed a newly identified cyber espionage tool to Russian military intelligence.
Essex man convicted for offering to spy for Russia
A 65-year-old man from Essex has been convicted under the National Security Act after offering to assist Russian intelligence agents in exchange for payment, according to the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.
UK pledges £30m to support AI innovation in Glasgow
The investment includes sectors such as life sciences, artificial intelligence, engineering and medical technology.