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New commander takes charge at NATO maritime HQ
Royal Navy Vice Admiral Robert Pedre CB assumed command from Royal Navy Vice Admiral Sir Mike Utley KCB OBE.
NATO and Azerbaijan deepen ties during senior alliance visit
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has завершed a two day visit to Azerbaijan, with alliance officials describing the partnership as stable and continuing to develop amid wider regional security concerns.
UK defence firm Babcock issue trading update
Babcock has reported a strong third quarter performance, with the defence engineering group saying UK programmes and sustained delivery across its core activities have reinforced confidence in meeting full-year expectations.
Melorius scrapped after CBRN alternative emerges
The Ministry of Defence has explained the circumstances behind a write-off linked to the cancellation of a chemical and biological medical countermeasure programme.
Russia and China step up joint Arctic patrols NATO warns
Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich said the pattern of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in the region had intensified over recent years.
Navantia upgrades Arnish yard as investment continues
Navantia UK has confirmed visible progress at its Arnish facility in the Western Isles, with new welfare and office buildings now delivered as part of its wider GBP 115 million UK investment programme.
NAVAL NEWS
SNP defence stance out of step with Europe former MP argues
A former SNP defence spokesperson has argued that the approach to defence and security in Scotland is increasingly misaligned with the realities of European security, calling for a more serious engagement with defence policy within devolved politics.
New commander takes charge at NATO maritime HQ
Royal Navy Vice Admiral Robert Pedre CB assumed command from Royal Navy Vice Admiral Sir Mike Utley KCB OBE.
UK defence firm Babcock issue trading update
Babcock has reported a strong third quarter performance, with the defence engineering group saying UK programmes and sustained delivery across its core activities have reinforced confidence in meeting full-year expectations.
Russia and China step up joint Arctic patrols NATO warns
Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus Grynkewich said the pattern of cooperation between Moscow and Beijing in the region had intensified over recent years.
AVIATION NEWS
UK selects firms for Apache wingman drone programme
Seven defence companies have been shortlisted to develop prototype uncrewed aircraft intended to operate alongside British Army Apache attack helicopters.
Edinburgh drone company launches Hammer attack drone
An Edinburgh-based defence firm has launched a new UK-built one-way attack drone, unveiling the HAMMER unmanned aircraft system.
Eight Polish helicopter pilots to train in UK from 2026
Eight Polish military helicopter pilots will begin training in the UK from the 2026 to 2027 training year, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed in a written parliamentary answer.
UK approvals required for US use of bases
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that decisions on whether the United States can use its military bases in the UK for operational purposes are taken on a case-by-case basis and require UK approval.
LAND NEWS
Melorius scrapped after CBRN alternative emerges
The Ministry of Defence has explained the circumstances behind a write-off linked to the cancellation of a chemical and biological medical countermeasure programme.
Police Scotland on care, continuity and service life
As part of our new series examining how Scottish public sector organisations support staff with links to the Armed Forces, Police Scotland offers an example of how those commitments are delivered within an emergency service.
Dalzell steel shortage judged low risk to FSS ship build
The Ministry of Defence has said the current shortage of raw materials at Liberty Steel’s Dalzell plant is assessed as posing a low risk to the construction of the Royal Navy’s future Fleet Solid Support ships.
Report urges reforms to unlock SME role in UK defence
A new report by Babcock and the University of Exeter shows that small and medium sized enterprises could play a significantly larger role in strengthening UK defence resilience, but warns that structural barriers continue to limit their participation.































