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Belgian firm to acquire British rifle maker
The acquisition of Accuracy International would bring one of Britain's last independent precision rifle makers into the Belgian group's fold, consolidating a significant share of the UK's sovereign small arms manufacturing capability under a single foreign-owned entity.
BAE Systems to invest big money in US facility upgrades
BAE Systems has announced a USD 135 million investment to upgrade facilities in Austin, Texas and Hudson, New Hampshire, with the company stating the work will strengthen the US defence industrial base.
New British nuclear attack subs to start build by late 2020s
The government has confirmed SSN-AUKUS submarine construction will begin in the late 2020s, with a target of delivering one boat every 18 months once the production rate is established.
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Government plays down AUKUS workforce fears
The government has said it is confident that UK submarine facilities will continue to attract skilled personnel despite concerns about the potential impact of new AUKUS facilities in Australia drawing workers away from Barrow-in-Furness and Plymouth.
NavyPODS passes sea trials but deployment timeline unclear
The Royal Navy's Medical Navy Persistent Operational Deployment System has completed sea trials and reached Technology Readiness Level 8, though the government has confirmed delivery timelines remain subject to ongoing assessment
Government sets scope of new Royal Navy support programme
The government has outlined the full scope of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme in response to a parliamentary question.
Sting Ray P-8 integration awaits further investment decision
Further phases of the Sting Ray Mod 1 integration onto the RAF's P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are anticipated in 2027 but remain subject to investment decisions.
New British nuclear attack subs to start build by late 2020s
The government has confirmed SSN-AUKUS submarine construction will begin in the late 2020s, with a target of delivering one boat every 18 months once the production rate is established.
AVIATION NEWS
F-35 bomb delivery date withheld on security grounds
The government has said it is withholding the delivery date for the Small Diameter Bomb II, procured as an interim standoff capability for the F-35 Lightning fleet.
Sweden gifts 16 Gripens to Ukraine with UK industry backing
Sweden will gift 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and facilitate the purchase of a further 20 new aircraft, in a deal that will see essential components built in Britain and support more than 5,000 UK jobs, the government has stated.
UK and Poland sign defence treaty due to Russian threat
Britain and Poland have signed a landmark defence treaty promising to defend each other by military means, with both nations naming Russia as the most significant long-term threat to European security.
DSACEUR warns NATO must match Ukraine drone output
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer told #DroneSummit2026 that if NATO's 32 nations cannot outproduce Russia, "frankly we should be shot."
NATO looks to civil industry to scale drone production
Tarja Jaakkola, NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments said that NATO will matchmake defence startups with civilian manufacturers to solve a production capacity gap.
LAND NEWS
PAC warns MoD fraud risk is vast as recoveries fall short
The Public Accounts Committee has found the Ministry of Defence is recovering just 48p for every pound spent fighting fraud, as it warns of a GBP 1.5 billion annual fraud risk and a lack of focus and leadership on economic crime across the department.
Belgian firm to acquire British rifle maker
The acquisition of Accuracy International would bring one of Britain's last independent precision rifle makers into the Belgian group's fold, consolidating a significant share of the UK's sovereign small arms manufacturing capability under a single foreign-owned entity.
BAE Systems to invest big money in US facility upgrades
BAE Systems has announced a USD 135 million investment to upgrade facilities in Austin, Texas and Hudson, New Hampshire, with the company stating the work will strengthen the US defence industrial base.
Armed Forces pay award delayed but will be backdated
The government has confirmed that this year's armed forces pay award has not yet been announced but will be backdated to 1 April 2026 when it is finalised, the UK Defence Journal understands.
U.S. congressman calls Ukraine fight ‘good vs evil’ in Riga
Republican Congressman Don Bacon told #DroneSummit2026 that support for Ukraine is bipartisan in Congress, and that the current moment is a Churchill or Chamberlain choice.
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