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Western sanctions credibility damaged, expert warns
New CEPA report warns US sanctions frameworks against Russian-enabling banks are losing deterrent effect with only one foreign bank designated despite years of legal architecture. Has the West been issuing empty threats?
British paratroopers down drones in Lithuania
British paratroopers from 3 PARA have been testing the latest counter-drone kit in Lithuania alongside US forces, from AI-assisted rifle sights to signal-jamming drone guns.
Britain buying 72 new artillery systems
The British Army is to procure 72 new howitzers under a nearly GBP 1 billion contract, supporting at least 500 jobs across the UK.
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NAVAL NEWS
Spanish vessel ‘dangerous’ near British sub at Gibraltar
A Spanish Guardia Civil vessel is claimed to have approached HMS Anson at close range as the Royal Navy submarine arrived at Gibraltar, in an incident that a Gibraltar-based naval observer described as "reckless, unprofessional, dangerous".
British nuclear sub arrives in Gibraltar
HMS Anson, a Royal Navy Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has arrived at Gibraltar.
Destroyer joins aircraft carrier for Nordic deployment
HMS Duncan has joined HMS Prince of Wales in northern waters as the carrier strike group prepares for NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 tasking.
British frigate and helicopter fire torpedo in the Atlantic
HMS Somerset and her embarked Merlin helicopter have completed anti-submarine warfare exercises in the Atlantic, including the release of a training torpedo during live work-up drills.
Thales ISR mast to be fitted to BAE Herne drone sub
Thales and BAE Systems are collaborating on an advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mast intended for the Herne extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle.
AVIATION NEWS
RAF parachute test team completes 500 jumps in Arizona
The Royal Air Force's Parachuting Test Team has completed Exercise Rising Gains in Arizona, conducting more than 500 descents across 64 sorties over three weeks as part of a programme designed to maintain and develop specialist military parachuting capability.
NATO fighters intercept Russian strike jet over Baltic
Portuguese Air Force F-16M fighters scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept and escort a Russian Su-35 and An-12 aircraft, marking the detachment's sixth interception since 1 April under NATO enhanced Air Policing 2026.
Britain is missing a rung on the nuclear ladder
We sat down with former MoD Director General Peter Watkins, who co-authored a new Council on Geostrategy report arguing Britain's nuclear posture is dangerously out of date and sets out what needs to change.
UK commits jets, warship and drones to Hormuz mission
Britain has announced its contribution to a multinational mission to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with Defence Secretary John Healey setting out a force package.
UK firm Rotron fires SkyLance drone as US parent acquired
British aerospace company Rotron has successfully demonstrated and fired its SkyLance long-range one-way effector, validating key propulsion and system performance characteristics.
LAND NEWS
Team LionStrike adds Silverado HD to UK vehicle bid
Team LionStrike, the consortium of GM Defence, BAE Systems, and NP Aerospace bidding for the British Army's Land Mobility Programme, has added the Chevrolet Silverado HD to its proposal.
Defence suppliers to earn more for on-time delivery
Defence companies that deliver equipment on time and on budget will earn more under new government reforms, while those that fail to meet targets will make less.
British paratroopers down drones in Lithuania
British paratroopers from 3 PARA have been testing the latest counter-drone kit in Lithuania alongside US forces, from AI-assisted rifle sights to signal-jamming drone guns.
Britain buying 72 new artillery systems
The British Army is to procure 72 new howitzers under a nearly GBP 1 billion contract, supporting at least 500 jobs across the UK.
UK to award BAE Systems artillery components contract
The Ministry of Defence has signalled its intent to award BAE Systems a four-year contract worth up to GBP 4 million for the supply of artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapons systems components, including parts for the 105mm Light Gun.
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