NAVAL NEWS
Royal Navy tests uncrewed tech in information warfare trials
The Royal Navy has demonstrated new autonomous and uncrewed technologies designed to enhance its digital and information warfare capabilities, according to the service.
Britain in ‘early progress’ on drone warship fleet
The Royal Navy’s transformation into a mixed fleet of crewed and uncrewed warships is gathering pace.
World’s largest warship launches jets in the Mediterranean
The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has been conducting night flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group 12, according to the U.S. Navy.
AVIATION NEWS
Boeing awarded $2.7 billion for PAC-3 seeker production
Boeing has secured multiyear contracts worth approximately $2.7 billion to produce more than 3,000 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seekers through 2030, according to the company.
UK backs homegrown drone defences and deepens Ukraine ties
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed ongoing investment in British-made counter-drone technologies and outlined plans for deeper post-conflict industrial collaboration with Ukraine.
Sale of C-130J aircraft from Britain to Turkey confirmed
Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded.
LAND NEWS
BAE Systems tests extended-range Scorpio-XR artillery round
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the company’s new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer.
NATO chief welcomes Ukrainian defence minister in Brussels
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal in Brussels, reaffirming the Alliance’s commitment to sustaining military assistance for Ukraine through the winter and beyond.
Rutte thanks U.S. for ‘stronger, fairer’ NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump.