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Labour MP urges Treasury to back international defence bank
The Treasury has been urged by Labour MP Will Stone to back the Defence and Security Resilience Bank, warning the UK risks being sidelined as Canada and major banks push the initiative forward.
Patria signs with Czech state firms for armoured vehicle bid
Finnish defence company Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with three Czech state enterprises under the Ministry of Defence as it seeks to position its AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Czech Armed Forces' re-equipment programme.
Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship
Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.
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BAE Systems reports strong start to 2026 as orders flow
BAE Systems has reported strong operational and financial performance in the first four months of 2026 and maintained its full year guidance, with the company pointing to increased defence spending across all its key markets.
Naval chiefs visit Belfast as FSS investment continues
The head of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and the Director of Naval Acquisition have visited Navantia UK's Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast.
British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia
HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
L3Harris wins Miecznik frigate management system deal
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its Integrated Platform Management System for Poland's new Miecznik-class frigates, in a contract awarded by state-owned shipyard PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.
Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship
Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.
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US approves 10,000 precision kill weapon systems for Israel
The US has approved an emergency USD 992 million sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rounds to Israel, bypassing standard congressional review on national security grounds.
US approves sale of 1,500 JDAM guidance kits to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine of 1,532 Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits.
RAF search and rescue saves 26,000 lives over seven decades
The RAF's search and rescue legacy spans more than eight decades, from the creation of the first Search and Rescue unit in 1941 to today's Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft crews monitoring traffic over the North Sea.
Sikorsky, Robinson win US Marine autonomous logistics work
Robinson Unmanned will deliver the first R66 TURBINETRUCK to Sikorsky for integration, test and evaluation and demonstration.
Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Hawkeye to US Navy
Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft to the US Navy.
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Thales unveils compact anti-jam military GPS system
Thales has launched a new positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) system designed to operate in contested electronic warfare environments.
Take Falklands threats seriously, review author warns
A co-author of last year's defence review has warned that US comments about the Falkland Islands should be taken seriously and engaged with directly.
Defence review co-author warns UK looks like soft target
The co-author of the Strategic Defence Review has warned that Britain increasingly looks like a soft target, telling MPs the country is extraordinarily vulnerable to foreign interference.
Labour MP urges Treasury to back international defence bank
The Treasury has been urged by Labour MP Will Stone to back the Defence and Security Resilience Bank, warning the UK risks being sidelined as Canada and major banks push the initiative forward.
Patria signs with Czech state firms for armoured vehicle bid
Finnish defence company Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with three Czech state enterprises under the Ministry of Defence as it seeks to position its AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Czech Armed Forces' re-equipment programme.
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