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How simulation is speeding up the RAF pilot pipeline
The Royal Air Force is increasingly relying on synthetic training technology to accelerate pilot development and reduce the number of training sorties that need to be repeated.
NATO supply lines at risk of collapse, think tank warns
A new Council on Geostrategy primer warns NATO supply lines are dangerously exposed to strike and sabotage, with frontline collapse a real risk in any major conflict
RAF using inflatable SAM sites for pilot training
The Royal Air Force has introduced a new ground-based threat simulation capability using inflatable replica surface-to-air missile systems and electronic emitters to prepare combat pilots for modern air defence environments.
NAVAL NEWS
MoD seeks suppliers for military base perimeter security
The Ministry of Defence has launched preliminary market engagement for Project SENSOREM, an effort to deliver scalable surveillance and security capability across Defence sites.
Royal Navy Wildcats take on drones
Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters have completed three weeks of exercises in the fjords around Bergen, developing drone, missile evasion and fast-attack boat tactics alongside the Royal Norwegian Navy during Exercise Tamber Shield.
Sting Ray torpedo upgrade moves to demo phase
The Sting Ray Mid-Life Upgrade programme has advanced to its next phase, with the Ministry of Defence intending to award BAE Surface Ships a contract for the Demonstration and Initial Manufacture stage, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Marines to power new rifle ranges with wind and solar
The Royal Marines are to install renewable energy micro-grids at two of their bases to power new combat rifle ranges, reducing reliance on the National Grid and cutting energy costs.
Leonardo signs huge naval combat systems deal for Kuwait
Leonardo has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ship Building to provide naval combat systems for the Kuwait Navy's Al Dorra missile boat programme.
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How simulation is speeding up the RAF pilot pipeline
The Royal Air Force is increasingly relying on synthetic training technology to accelerate pilot development and reduce the number of training sorties that need to be repeated.
RAF using inflatable SAM sites for pilot training
The Royal Air Force has introduced a new ground-based threat simulation capability using inflatable replica surface-to-air missile systems and electronic emitters to prepare combat pilots for modern air defence environments.
UK issues fresh medium range precision strike RFI
The Ministry of Defence has issued a fresh RFI for its Medium Range Precision Strike programme, with a June 2028 contract start date suggesting the original 2027 delivery target has slipped.
BAE upgrades Link 16 test capability for F-16s
BAE Systems has completed the development and integration of an upgraded Link 16 test capability for Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System terminals.
SYOS autonomous heavy-lift helicopter clears serial production
The SYOS Aerospace SA200 uncrewed autonomous helicopter has completed a series of fully autonomous mission trials, clearing the aircraft for serial production.
LAND NEWS
British Army runs NATO corps HQ in London Tube station
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have been running a major NATO command post exercise from a disused platform at Charing Cross Underground Station in central London.
BAE Bofors completes acquisition of Swedish machining firm
BAE Systems Bofors has completed its acquisition of Aston Harald Mekaniska Verkstad AB, a Swedish precision mechanics and component machining specialist.
New magazine launching to serve the UK veteran community
Civvy is a word every veteran knows instantly, and it's the word that the founders of a new quarterly magazine launching this month want to plant like a flag.
Army awards first fast-tracked UGV contract to UK startup
Windsor-based XRC Robotics has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence for its RHINO uncrewed ground vehicle, in what the company describes as the first time the UK has fast-tracked a robotic platform into frontline experimentation programmes.
NATO chief raises Hormuz and defence spending in Helsingborg
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that Russia is becoming more reckless and dangerous as its military performance in Ukraine weakens, speaking after a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Helsingborg.
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