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BAE and Thales expand ambitions for Herne XLAUV
BAE Systems and Thales say the Herne XLAUV is moving beyond prototype, with demos planned for 2027 as the companies position the platform for future hybrid fleet operations. #CNE2026
Britain’s Martlet missile reaches full capability on Wildcat
In service on Wildcat since 2020, Martlet has undergone extensive trials to broaden its capability beyond its original design parameters.
HII showcases REMUS and ROMULUS at CNE
HII is showcased its REMUS and ROMULUS at #CNE2026, marking 25 years of the REMUS UUV family and highlighting its role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet through the Babcock ARMOR Force partnership.
NAVAL NEWS
SYOS talks scale, proof and multi-domain ambition at CNE
SYOS CEO Sam Vye spoke to the UK Defence Journal at #CNE2026 about the company's growth, its record in Ukraine, and a portfolio that now spans from unmanned helicopters to a brand new uncrewed underwater vehicle.
Submarine chief says subs are model for hybrid navy
Director Submarines Rear Admiral Andy Perks spoke at #CNE2026 to set out the Submarine Service's role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet plans.
All ten JEF nations sign up to British northern navies plan
All ten nations of the Joint Expeditionary Force have signed a statement of intent to develop a more integrated multinational force across the High North. #CNE2026
BAE and Thales expand ambitions for Herne XLAUV
BAE Systems and Thales say the Herne XLAUV is moving beyond prototype, with demos planned for 2027 as the companies position the platform for future hybrid fleet operations. #CNE2026
HII showcases REMUS and ROMULUS at CNE
HII is showcased its REMUS and ROMULUS at #CNE2026, marking 25 years of the REMUS UUV family and highlighting its role in the Royal Navy's hybrid fleet through the Babcock ARMOR Force partnership.
AVIATION NEWS
MQ-9B drone gets airborne early warning capability
GA-ASI has completed the first flight of an MQ-9B fitted with airborne early warning pods, opening up a new surveillance capability for operators of the platform worldwide, including the UK.
UK declines to give timeline for F-35 Block 4 upgrade
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide a completion timeline for the F-35 Block 4 upgrade programme.
Britain’s Martlet missile reaches full capability on Wildcat
In service on Wildcat since 2020, Martlet has undergone extensive trials to broaden its capability beyond its original design parameters.
Russian jet dangerously close to British military aircraft
An RAF Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea last month, with one pass bringing a Russian jet within six metres of the British aircraft's nose.
Certo Capstone drone tests Hellfire missile in simulation
British SME Certo Aerospace has been photographed testing Hellfire-style missile simulators on its CAPSTONE drone.
LAND NEWS
Babcock brings 300 pupils to Rosyth for engineering festival
Babcock International has welcomed more than 300 school pupils to its annual Festival of Engineering at its Rosyth site, as the company continues to build a pipeline of engineering talent ahead of what it describes as rising demand for skilled workers across the UK.
Primes say supply chain must change at DPRTE Scotland
Prime contractors told a packed room at #DPRTE Scotland that the supply chain system must also change from their end.
Primes pledge to open doors for Scottish SMEs at DPRTE
Leonardo, Thales and the MoD told Scottish SMEs at #DPRTE how they plan to open up defence supply chains.
UK sets out how the 50m Scotland defence deal will be spent
MoD Head of Place and Industry Skills Calum Taylor set out how Scotland's Defence Growth Deal will be spent at #DPRTE, with investment targeting innovation across the supply chain.
Service Complaints Ombudsman lays final annual report
The Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces has laid her 2025 annual report before Parliament.
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