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British carrier group encounters Russian spy ship
HMS Prince of Wales and NATO forces tracked a Russian intelligence vessel loitering near Exercise Dynamic Mongoose in the Norwegian Sea.
BAE Systems sets out how SMEs can break into defence
BAE Systems told Scottish SMEs at #DPRTE that much of the cost of a warship flows through the supply chain, as the company set out exactly how smaller firms can get involved. #SDS26
Glasgow hospital helipad passes 3,000 landings since 2015
In 2025 the Glasgow helipad was one of the busiest hospital helipads in Britain funded by the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK dedicated to funding hospital helipads.
NAVAL NEWS
France orders fifth FDI frigate from Naval Group
The French government's defence procurement agency has placed an order for a fifth Defence and Intervention Frigate from Naval Group, the company stated.
Babcock and Truflo link UK-Australia sub supply chains
Babcock and Truflo Marine have announced a UK pilot initiative aimed at integrating Australian manufacturing into allied submarine sustainment supply chains in support of AUKUS. #CNE2026
First Sea Lord visits Babcock Devonport site to view work
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, visited Babcock International's Devonport site to view work underway in support of Royal Navy submarine availability and operational readiness.
British carrier group encounters Russian spy ship
HMS Prince of Wales and NATO forces tracked a Russian intelligence vessel loitering near Exercise Dynamic Mongoose in the Norwegian Sea.
BAE Systems sets out how SMEs can break into defence
BAE Systems told Scottish SMEs at #DPRTE that much of the cost of a warship flows through the supply chain, as the company set out exactly how smaller firms can get involved. #SDS26
AVIATION NEWS
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.
Glasgow hospital helipad passes 3,000 landings since 2015
In 2025 the Glasgow helipad was one of the busiest hospital helipads in Britain funded by the HELP Appeal, the only charity in the UK dedicated to funding hospital helipads.
UK space threat detection system operational six months early
UK Space Command's Major General Paul Tedman says "data is the coin of the realm in space operations" as the UK's new Borealis space awareness system goes live six months ahead of schedule.
Cooper says Russia becoming more reckless as it weakens
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.
LAND NEWS
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.
DPRTE Scotland shows SMEs how to win defence contracts
A Scottish defence cluster is coming, contracts take years to win, and the time to engage is now. Scottish SMEs got the answers they needed at #SDS26. #DPRTE
Scottish Government yet to respond on defence college
The Scottish Government has still not responded to a request from the Ministry of Defence for match-funding to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland.




































