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British cavalry tests horses for battlefield patrols
The British Army has been experimenting with the use of horses for reconnaissance, patrol and security tasks in terrain where military vehicles may struggle to operate.
American bomber fleet departs Britain
All US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have returned to their home stations in the United States, ending the latest sustained deployment of American heavy bombers at the British airbase.
UK warships to enter South China Sea despite China protest
HMS Spey and hms Tamar will enter the South China Sea for a ten-day allied exercise, continuing a UK naval presence Beijing has repeatedly criticised.
NAVAL NEWS
Uncrewed vessel completes remote subsea ROV trials
ACUA Ocean and Forssea Robotics have completed a three-week trial in Plymouth integrating a remotely operated underwater vehicle with an uncrewed surface vessel, demonstrating more than 40 remotely controlled deployments from shore.
American warship opens fire with main gun
US Navy destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. has fired its Mark 45 5-inch main gun during a live-fire exercise while operating in the US 7th Fleet area.
Kraken and Saab test autonomous drone-seeker vessel
Kraken Technology Group and Saab UK have developed and tested an autonomous vessel carrying an air-surveillance radar, intended to provide a rapidly deployable counter-drone sensing capability at sea.
British aircraft carrier ‘opens fire’ at night
British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has conducted night-time gunnery training as the warship continues work to restore full operational and warfighting readiness following its recent docking period.
UK warships to enter South China Sea despite China protest
HMS Spey and hms Tamar will enter the South China Sea for a ten-day allied exercise, continuing a UK naval presence Beijing has repeatedly criticised.
AVIATION NEWS
T-7A Red Hawk links up with simulators in first LVC flight
US Air Force instructor pilots have flown a T-7A Red Hawk trainer while digitally linked to ground-based simulator cockpits, the first live-virtual-constructive (LVC) flight between the aircraft and its Ground-Based Training System.
American bomber fleet departs Britain
All US bombers deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire have returned to their home stations in the United States, ending the latest sustained deployment of American heavy bombers at the British airbase.
New Ukrainian ballistic missile used in combat
Ukraine has used a domestically built tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, naming the weapon as the FP-7 and signalling that the next task is building it in quantity.
America orders 22 more upgraded F-15EX Eagle jets
The U.S. Department of the Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract for 22 F-15EX Eagle II fighters under Lot 7, keeping all planned aircraft in the batch within the funding Congress provided through budget reconciliation.
Airbus deal to lift British A400M availability by third
The RAF expects thirteen Atlas transports ready each day by the end of 2027, up from ten, under a £190m Airbus deal.
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British Army tests troops in Drone Wars contest
The British Army has held its first Drone Wars competition, putting 23 teams through a series of tactical scenarios designed to test how soldiers use unmanned systems during combat.
European defence tech funding hits record levels
European defence technology startups have raised a record $7.4 billion in venture capital so far in 2026, according to Dealroom and Resilience Media.
British cavalry tests horses for battlefield patrols
The British Army has been experimenting with the use of horses for reconnaissance, patrol and security tasks in terrain where military vehicles may struggle to operate.
Support contract planned for Britain’s CBRN detection kit
A support contract worth an estimated £39 million is being lined up to keep the equipment Britain uses to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats in working order.
Journalist sues PSNI over alleged surveillance of sources
An investigative journalist in Northern Ireland has filed a High Court claim against the Police Service of Northern Ireland, alleging that the force unlawfully obtained their communications in order to identify confidential sources.
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