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Leonardo targets huge revenue boost by 2030

Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo has outlined plans to significantly expand orders, revenue and profitability by the end of the decade as part of an updated industrial strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, according to the company.

Plans set out for new veteran support centre network

The government has outlined plans for a new network of support centres intended to improve access to services for veterans across the UK.

Counter-terrorism podcast returns with explosive new series

A podcast offering insight into the work of UK Counter Terrorism Policing has returned for a second series, featuring interviews with officers and specialists involved in national security operations.

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Britain and Ireland sign new defence agreement

The UK and Ireland have signed a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, with a focus on maritime security, cyber defence and information sharing.

Royal Marines launch Arctic raid from German submarine

Royal Marines commandos conducted a covert raiding mission from a German submarine during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in Norway, emerging from the icy waters of an Arctic fjord to reconnoitre enemy positions before directing naval gunfire.

US Navy selects Anduril for large autonomous submarine

The U.S. Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected defence technology firm Anduril to participate in a programme aimed at developing extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.

MOD says no earlier offer of warship to defend Cyprus

The Royal Navy did not make a formal offer earlier this year to deploy a Type 45 destroyer before HMS Dragon was eventually sent to the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.

Fire breaks out aboard American carrier in Red Sea

A small, non-combat-related fire broke out aboard the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while it was operating in the Red Sea, according to the US Navy.

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Lossiemouth in Scotland among top Russian sabotage targets

Russian sabotage targeting RAF Lossiemouth could disable NATO maritime patrol aircraft and give submarines greater freedom of manoeuvre in the North Atlantic, MPs have been told.

Leonardo targets huge revenue boost by 2030

Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo has outlined plans to significantly expand orders, revenue and profitability by the end of the decade as part of an updated industrial strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, according to the company.

American KC-135 tanker lost during operation over Iraq

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft has been lost over Iraq during ongoing military operations in the region, according to U.S. Central Command.

New NATO air defence missile to follow spiral model

A new low-cost surface-to-air missile being developed with European allies will initially be fielded with a minimum deployable capability before being upgraded through successive improvements.

New British military helicopter to enter service in 2031

The first of the new medium-lift military helicopters for the UK is expected to enter service in January 2031.

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Army reviewing war stocks for high-intensity conflict

The British Army has carried out an assessment of the equipment, supplies and enablers required to sustain a war-fighting division in a high-intensity conflict.

Leonardo to acquire UK cyber firm Becrypt

Leonardo has agreed to acquire British cybersecurity company Becrypt.

UK orders 37 artillery weapon systems for RCH 155

Britain has ordered 37 artillery weapon systems for Boxer mounted RCH 155 howitzers under a 53 million pound contract.

Plans set out for new veteran support centre network

The government has outlined plans for a new network of support centres intended to improve access to services for veterans across the UK.

Counter-terrorism podcast returns with explosive new series

A podcast offering insight into the work of UK Counter Terrorism Policing has returned for a second series, featuring interviews with officers and specialists involved in national security operations.

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We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.
Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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