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Leonardo partners with Uplift360 on recycled defence materials
Leonardo has formed a partnership with UK scale-up Uplift360 to develop recycled carbon fibre from defence platforms and production waste, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on virgin materials.
Trump mocks British aircraft carriers in latest remarks
The US President has mocked the armed forces of a close ally once again, describing Britain's aircraft carriers as toys. This isn't satire.
Royal Navy urged to rebuild critical thinking culture
The Royal Navy must reinvest in developing leaders who can debate, challenge assumptions and think critically if it is to remain effective in combat, a new study has warned, according to research by the University of Exeter.
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Britain confirms plan to put laser weapons on warships
The UK DragonFire laser weapon programme remains in its demonstration and evaluation phase, with further trials underway to support installation on a Royal Navy destroyer from 2027.
High value contracts awarded to support 3,000 MOD boats
The Ministry of Defence has awarded nine contracts worth GBP 283.5 million to five companies to maintain and support around 3,000 boats used by the UK Armed Forces and MOD Police.
Trump mocks British aircraft carriers in latest remarks
The US President has mocked the armed forces of a close ally once again, describing Britain's aircraft carriers as toys. This isn't satire.
Royal Navy urged to rebuild critical thinking culture
The Royal Navy must reinvest in developing leaders who can debate, challenge assumptions and think critically if it is to remain effective in combat, a new study has warned, according to research by the University of Exeter.
Allied warships rehearse high-intensity Arctic warfare
Allied naval forces have conducted high-intensity maritime operations in the Arctic as part of Cold Response 2026, a major NATO exercise designed to test readiness in one of the most demanding operational environments.
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25,000 troops join Arctic NATO exercise across Nordics
More than 25,000 personnel from over a dozen NATO nations have taken part in a major Arctic exercise spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland, as allied forces tested their ability to operate in high-intensity scenarios in extreme conditions.
Leonardo partners with Uplift360 on recycled defence materials
Leonardo has formed a partnership with UK scale-up Uplift360 to develop recycled carbon fibre from defence platforms and production waste, as part of efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience and reduce reliance on virgin materials.
Dutch F-35s deploy to US for high-tempo combat training
Dutch F-35A fighters have deployed to the United States for their largest-ever training detachment, flying alongside US Air Force aircraft in a high-intensity exercise focused on integrated combat operations.
British fighter jets deploy to Romania
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have deployed to Romania to lead a NATO air policing mission as part of Operation Biloxi 2026, according to the Royal Air Force.
BAE wins radar deal to offset wind farm impact
BAE Systems has been awarded a GBP 95 million Ministry of Defence contract to deliver mitigation solutions aimed at protecting UK air defence radar performance from the impact of offshore wind farms, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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UK reliant on US, Japan for key defence materials
The UK has relied primarily on overseas suppliers in the United States and Japan for advanced ultra-high-temperature materials used in defence applications, according to a government response to a parliamentary question.
Armed forces intake rises as recruitment improves
UK Regular Armed Forces intake has increased by 13 percent over the past 12 months, with total intake now exceeding outflow across all three services for the first time in four years, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Javelin production ramp drives supply chain expansion
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are scaling up the Javelin missile supply chain as global demand continues to rise, with suppliers investing in capacity, tooling and infrastructure to support higher production rates.
Hamilton to become Army deputy chief of staff
Lieutenant General Simon Hamilton is set to become the British Army’s next Deputy Chief of the General Staff, following his tenure as interim Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), according to the organisation.
L3Harris ramps up production of VAMPIRE counter-drone system
L3Harris has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system, as demand grows for capabilities to counter small drone threats to military forces and infrastructure.
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