Lockheed Martin has carried out a 112-kilometre flight test of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System from a HIMARS launcher at White Sands Missile Range.

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US orders 350 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles

The U.S. Navy has confirmed a major order with Raytheon for the production of 350 Block V Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles, with some work being performed in the UK.

Dutch warship downs ‘drone swarm’ off British coast

The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed its first participation in Exercise Sharpshooter, a QinetiQ-run training series blending live and synthetic threats to simulate complex swarm attacks.

Denmark cleared for purchase of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft

The US State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.

France orders Saab GlobalEye for airborne early warning

France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye aircraft with options for two more and deliveries from 2029.

UK Armed Forces personnel recognised in New Year Honours

Personnel recognised include humanitarian responders, rehabilitation leaders and specialist operators whose work underpins UK military readiness.

King salutes new officers at Dartmouth passing-out parade

The King has marked the commissioning of nearly 200 junior officers at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, returning to the institution where he began his own naval career almost 55 years ago.

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Dutch warship downs ‘drone swarm’ off British coast

The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed its first participation in Exercise Sharpshooter, a QinetiQ-run training series blending live and synthetic threats to simulate complex swarm attacks.

King salutes new officers at Dartmouth passing-out parade

The King has marked the commissioning of nearly 200 junior officers at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, returning to the institution where he began his own naval career almost 55 years ago.

Royal Navy tests quantum navigation in Arctic

The Royal Navy is testing multiple quantum systems across the fleet, but officials stress that no replacement for GPS is imminent.

Thales to build AI mine warfare hubs for Royal Navy

Thales has been awarded an initial £10 million contract to deliver AI-enabled remote command centres for Royal Navy mine countermeasures.

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US orders 350 Tomahawk land attack cruise missiles

The U.S. Navy has confirmed a major order with Raytheon for the production of 350 Block V Tactical Tomahawk cruise missiles, with some work being performed in the UK.

Denmark cleared for purchase of P-8 maritime patrol aircraft

The US State Department has approved a possible $1.8 billion Foreign Military Sale to Denmark for up to three Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.

France orders Saab GlobalEye for airborne early warning

France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye aircraft with options for two more and deliveries from 2029.

RAF extends Gladiator training support to 2028

The £16.9m deal maintains Gladiator until 2028 and funds integration of F-35, Typhoon and air C2 into the RAF’s synthetic battlespace.

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Extended-range GMLRS test hits 112 km from HIMARS

Lockheed Martin has carried out a 112-kilometre flight test of its Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System from a HIMARS launcher at White Sands Missile Range.

UK Armed Forces personnel recognised in New Year Honours

Personnel recognised include humanitarian responders, rehabilitation leaders and specialist operators whose work underpins UK military readiness.

First Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles completed in Devonport

Babcock says the first Jackal 3 Extenda vehicles from the second production tranche have rolled off the Devonport line, marking a key milestone in the programme to deliver new high-mobility platforms to the British Army.

Britain buys new mobile artillery in £52m deal

The deal with Germany covers one RCH 155 for UK trials, with two more going to Germany for joint testing.

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