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Royal Bermuda Regiment deploys to UK for two-week exercise

More than 140 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed to the UK for a two-week training exercise designed to sharpen skills, build resilience and strengthen ties with British Army units.
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Rolls-Royce hits milestone for new British combat jet engine

Rolls-Royce has reported a series of propulsion milestones for the UK's future combat air effort, drawing on its Orpheus demonstrator to progress the design of the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.

UK and Boeing agree new C-17 crew training deal

A new five-year agreement keeps C-17 Globemaster air and ground crew training at Farnborough, safeguarding 30 skilled jobs, as the aircraft marks 25 years in UK service.

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New commanding officer takes charge of mine warfare group

The Royal Navy's Mine and Threat Exploitation Group has a new commanding officer, with Commander Daniel Herridge handing over to Commander Tim Castrinoyannakis.

River-class Batch 1 patrol ships still to bow out in 2028

The Ministry of Defence has reconfirmed that the Royal Navy's Batch 1 River-class offshore patrol vessels will leave service in 2028.

No date for second seabed warfare ship

The Ministry of Defence has declined to give a date for the introduction of additional specialist shipping for underwater infrastructure protection, pointing instead to upgrades for RFA Proteus and to commercially provided solutions, in response to parliamentary questions.
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Babcock takes two wins at Enginuity Skills Awards 2026

Babcock has been recognised with two awards at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work developing engineering and advanced manufacturing skills across the UK.

American nuke sub arrives at Faslane in Scotland

The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon has arrived at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland

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Britain’s new drone fighter may be carrier capable

A written answer in Parliament links the UK Collaborative Combat Aircraft to the Royal Navy's Hybrid Carrier Air Wing, as industry imagery shows the new drone fighters flying from a carrier deck.
Eight first‑class stamps featuring individual military aircraft: Gloster Meteor F1, Gloster Javelin FAW9, Hawker Siddeley Hawk T1, Avro Vulcan B2, De Havilland Vampire FB5, Panavia Tornado GR4, Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S2B, and Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II.

Royal Mail marks jet age with military aircraft stamp set

Royal Mail has unveiled a set of eight Special Stamps showcasing some of the UK military's most iconic jet-powered aircraft, alongside a further four stamps marking the 30th anniversary of the death of jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle.
Stealth fighter jet in flight above clouds, viewed from above with blue sky and contrails in the background

Rolls-Royce hits milestone for new British combat jet engine

Rolls-Royce has reported a series of propulsion milestones for the UK's future combat air effort, drawing on its Orpheus demonstrator to progress the design of the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.

UK and Boeing agree new C-17 crew training deal

A new five-year agreement keeps C-17 Globemaster air and ground crew training at Farnborough, safeguarding 30 skilled jobs, as the aircraft marks 25 years in UK service.
Six gray military fighter jets flying in formation over a blue sky with white clouds.

Excalibur flying testbed enters new GCAP trials phase

The Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft, the UK's flying laboratory for next-generation combat air technologies, has completed its modifications and entered the next stage of flight trials, the Team Tempest partners stated.

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Soldiers in camouflage gear firing rifles at an outdoor firing range, lined up in a row with tactical vests and helmets.

Royal Navy shooters take top UK marksmanship prize with KS1

A combined Royal Marines and Royal Navy team of expert marksmen has won the UK Armed Forces' top prize for shooting for only the fourth time in 117 years, the Royal Navy stated.
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Final Jackal 3 rolls off the line for the British Army

Babcock has completed its Jackal 3 delivery programme for the British Army, with the final vehicles rolling off the production line at Devonport in Plymouth.
Soldier in camouflage crouches and aims a long rifle during a training exercise on a grassy range at the edge of a paved path.

Royal Bermuda Regiment deploys to UK for two-week exercise

More than 140 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed to the UK for a two-week training exercise designed to sharpen skills, build resilience and strengthen ties with British Army units.
Line of olive-green 4x4 trucks with Babcock logos parked on a dirt field at sunset, with trees in the background and a colorful sky.

Babcock and Supacat team up for British Army LMV bid

Babcock International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British defence SME Supacat to collaborate on its proposed replacement for the British Army's outgoing Land Rover under the Light Mobility Vehicle competition.
Soldiers in camouflage work on a large artillery piece in a leaf-covered forest.

BAE inks deal for Light Gun production inside Ukraine

BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defence partner to support the local manufacture of the Light Gun artillery capability in Ukraine.

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