The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has transited the Strait of Gibraltar and is heading east.

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How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training

The aircraft form part of a broader adversary enterprise that includes other platforms used to replicate a range of air threats.

First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.

Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military

A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.

L3Harris wins major submarine comms contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy submarine communications systems.

American and Estonian divers train under ice in Baltic

U.S. Navy Seabee divers and Estonian counterparts have conducted ice diving and underwater demolition training in Estonia.

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Most powerful warship in the world heading to Iran

The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has transited the Strait of Gibraltar and is heading east.

First Minister visits Babcock frigate yard at Rosyth

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has visited Babcock's Rosyth yard to see first hand how work on the Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is progressing and to underline the importance of naval shipbuilding to Scotland's economy.

L3Harris wins major submarine comms contract

L3Harris Technologies has secured its largest full-rate production contract for U.S. Navy submarine communications systems.

American and Estonian divers train under ice in Baltic

U.S. Navy Seabee divers and Estonian counterparts have conducted ice diving and underwater demolition training in Estonia.

Naval vessel RFA Argus to be scrapped

RFA Argus will depart HMNB Portsmouth on 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed.

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How U.S. Navy F-16 jets support adversary training

The aircraft form part of a broader adversary enterprise that includes other platforms used to replicate a range of air threats.

UK joins European push for low-cost air defence weapons

The UK has joined France, Germany, Italy and Poland in launching a new multinational initiative to develop low-cost air defence weapons aimed at countering drone and missile threats across Europe.

NATO launches drone-based deep strike capability

NATO Allies have agreed a new multinational initiative to develop drone-based deep precision strike capabilities, as part of a wider package of cooperative programmes aimed at strengthening deterrence and defence, the alliance stated.

Dutch warship downs drones in drill off British coast

The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen recently shot down multiple aerial and surface drone threats during Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast, marking the first time a NATO ally has participated in the QinetiQ-run event, the company stated.

America targets 2026 milestone for new nuclear missile

The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the restructuring of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.

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Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military

A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.

16 Air Assault demos AI-enabled air manoeuvre strike

The British Army 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team has showcased AI-enabled recce-strike capabilities during a visit by the Chief of the General Staff, highlighting how the UK high-readiness force is integrating new tech to reinforce NATO at short notice.

Ajax to reach full capability by 2029 if not scrapped

The Government has confirmed that the Ajax armoured vehicle is expected to achieve Full Operating Capability by the end of 2029, provided the project survives an ongoing ministerial review.

Kongsberg to supply RS4 weapon stations for CAVS fleet

Patria has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations for more than 300 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.

MOD removes need to request permission for pets in SFA

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that service families will no longer need to seek permission to keep a pet at home, as part of reforms under the Defence Housing Strategy.

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Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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