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Minister says defence investment plan will be published when ready
A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
UK airborne forces deepen US and French ties
16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France's 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.
RAF rules out F-35 reservist pilot scheme
The Royal Air Force has assessed the possibility of allowing reservist pilots to operate F-35 fighter jets but concluded that such a model is not suitable for the UK at present, the Ministry of Defence said.
Babcock hosts engineering festival for future engineers
More than 400 pupils and teachers from across Bristol and the South West took part in engineering and technology activities this week as part...
MP presses government on ship availability
Labour MP Alex Ballinger raised concerns about naval capacity as the UK faces simultaneous pressures across multiple theatres, including recent deployments connected to tensions in the Middle East.
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Royal Navy seeks rapid counter-drone capability for ships
The Royal Navy is exploring the rapid procurement of a maritime counter-drone capability under a new pre-procurement initiative known as Project TALON.
Babcock hosts engineering festival for future engineers
More than 400 pupils and teachers from across Bristol and the South West took part in engineering and technology activities this week as part...
MP presses government on ship availability
Labour MP Alex Ballinger raised concerns about naval capacity as the UK faces simultaneous pressures across multiple theatres, including recent deployments connected to tensions in the Middle East.
Royal Navy tracks Russian ships in Channel
The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian naval and merchant vessels transiting near UK waters as part of wider NATO monitoring activity across the North Atlantic, according to the Royal Navy.
Royal Navy certifying Astute for under-ice operations
The Royal Navy seeks to maintain a certified under-ice operational capability centred on its submarine force as competition in the Arctic grows.
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UK airborne forces deepen US and French ties
16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France's 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.
RAF rules out F-35 reservist pilot scheme
The Royal Air Force has assessed the possibility of allowing reservist pilots to operate F-35 fighter jets but concluded that such a model is not suitable for the UK at present, the Ministry of Defence said.
British F-35B downs drone in first operational kill
A British F-35B has shot down a hostile drone over Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.
YFQ-44A tests dual autonomy stacks in flight
Anduril has announced that its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has flown with two different mission autonomy software suites from separate vendors during a single sortie.
U.S. B-1 bombers strike Iran ballistic missile targets
U.S. Central Command has said that American B-1 bombers carried out strikes deep inside Iran aimed at degrading the country's ballistic missile capabilities.
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Minister says defence investment plan will be published when ready
A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
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