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Half of new UK fighter jet demonstrator now assembled
Team Tempest partners say around half of the main structure of the UK's first crewed combat aircraft demonstrator in 40 years is now in final assembly, with the first robotically built component complete.
Babcock takes two wins at Enginuity Skills Awards 2026
Babcock has been recognised with two awards at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work developing engineering and advanced manufacturing skills across the UK.
Indonesia signs for 12 M-346 F light fighters from Leonardo
Leonardo and PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia have signed a contract to provide the Indonesian Ministry of Defence with 12 M-346 F Block 20 multirole light fighter aircraft to meet Indonesian Air Force operational requirements.
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Babcock takes two wins at Enginuity Skills Awards 2026
Babcock has been recognised with two awards at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 for its work developing engineering and advanced manufacturing skills across the UK.
American nuke sub arrives at Faslane in Scotland
The US Navy Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon has arrived at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland
Tethered drone flies from uncrewed vessel in UK demo
ACUA Ocean and Teledyne FLIR Defense have completed two days of demonstrations to the UK Ministry of Defence and offshore industry partners, showing an integrated tethered uncrewed aerial system operating from an uncrewed surface vessel.
UK’s Trinity House awards huge ship deal to Norway’s VARD
Trinity House, the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, has awarded a contract to VARD, the Norwegian subsidiary of Fincantieri, to design and build two multi-function buoy and lighthouse vessels.
Babcock wins six-year extension for Canada sub support
Babcock Canada has been awarded a six-year extension to the Victoria In-Service Support Contract, continuing its role as prime contractor for the sustainment of the Royal Canadian Navy's Victoria-class submarine fleet.
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Rolls-Royce hits milestone for new British combat jet engine
Rolls-Royce has reported a series of propulsion milestones for the UK's future combat air effort, drawing on its Orpheus demonstrator to progress the design of the engine demonstrator for the Global Combat Air Programme.
UK and Boeing agree new C-17 crew training deal
A new five-year agreement keeps C-17 Globemaster air and ground crew training at Farnborough, safeguarding 30 skilled jobs, as the aircraft marks 25 years in UK service.
Excalibur flying testbed enters new GCAP trials phase
The Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft, the UK's flying laboratory for next-generation combat air technologies, has completed its modifications and entered the next stage of flight trials, the Team Tempest partners stated.
StormFighter drone demonstrator to fly next year
The UK's sovereign Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme, StormFighter, will see a demonstrator fly next year and reach operational service by the end of the decade, Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said.
Half of new UK fighter jet demonstrator now assembled
Team Tempest partners say around half of the main structure of the UK's first crewed combat aircraft demonstrator in 40 years is now in final assembly, with the first robotically built component complete.
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Final Jackal 3 rolls off the line for the British Army
Babcock has completed its Jackal 3 delivery programme for the British Army, with the final vehicles rolling off the production line at Devonport in Plymouth.
Royal Bermuda Regiment deploys to UK for two-week exercise
More than 140 troops from the Royal Bermuda Regiment deployed to the UK for a two-week training exercise designed to sharpen skills, build resilience and strengthen ties with British Army units.
Babcock and Supacat team up for British Army LMV bid
Babcock International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with British defence SME Supacat to collaborate on its proposed replacement for the British Army's outgoing Land Rover under the Light Mobility Vehicle competition.
BAE inks deal for Light Gun production inside Ukraine
BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defence partner to support the local manufacture of the Light Gun artillery capability in Ukraine.
BAE lands £4M UK deal for artillery and gun components
Babcock Land Defence, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded BAE Systems a four-year framework agreement worth £4 million for the supply of artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapons system components.
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