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European naval shipbuilding still fragmented, IISS says
European naval shipbuilding sector remains fragmented along national lines, despite efforts at greater defence-industrial integration, according to The Military Balance 2026 published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
U.S. B-1 bombers strike Iran ballistic missile targets
U.S. Central Command has said that American B-1 bombers carried out strikes deep inside Iran aimed at degrading the country's ballistic missile capabilities.
Army fast-tracks SONUS gunfire detector by five years
British soldiers will receive a new acoustic weapon-locating system five years earlier than originally planned.
Babcock backs marine autonomy accelerator
Babcock has partnered with Tech South West to launch a National Marine Autonomy Accelerator aimed at supporting high-growth companies developing autonomous marine systems and related technologies, according to the company.
No change to new British stealth fighter in-service date
The Government has confirmed that there has been no alteration to the planned in-service date for the UK's next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme.
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No concurrency risk to Firecrest or Cabrit, says MOD
The Ministry of Defence has said it has identified no concurrency risks to key overseas commitments despite planning for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
Babcock backs marine autonomy accelerator
Babcock has partnered with Tech South West to launch a National Marine Autonomy Accelerator aimed at supporting high-growth companies developing autonomous marine systems and related technologies, according to the company.
American forces obliterate Iranian Navy
U.S. Central Command has said that Iranian naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman have been eliminated over the past two days, posting imagery showing weapons striking Iranian ships.
U.S. forces sink Iranian drone carrier
U.S. Central Command has rejected claims circulating in Iranian media that a United States aircraft carrier has been sunk, stating instead that American forces struck an Iranian drone carrier in the opening hours of Operation Epic Fury.
British government hosts NATO leaders for nuclear talks
Senior NATO political and military leaders have gathered in the United Kingdom for high-level discussions on the role of the British nuclear deterrent and the wider nuclear posture maintaining Euro-Atlantic security.
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U.S. B-1 bombers strike Iran ballistic missile targets
U.S. Central Command has said that American B-1 bombers carried out strikes deep inside Iran aimed at degrading the country's ballistic missile capabilities.
No change to new British stealth fighter in-service date
The Government has confirmed that there has been no alteration to the planned in-service date for the UK's next-generation combat aircraft under the Global Combat Air Programme.
UK military aircraft granted access to Palestinian airspace
The Ministry of Defence advised Zarah Sultana MP that British aircraft have permission from the Palestinian Authority for overflight of Palestinian airspace.
No change to British military parachute training
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there will be no change to the number of British military parachute training courses as a result of the Strategic Defence Review's position on airborne capabilities.
Three American F-15 jets shot down in friendly fire
Three United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles have been shot down over Kuwait in what U.S. Central Command has described as an apparent friendly fire incident.
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Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military
A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.
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