NAVAL NEWS
Sweden orders additional CAMM missiles for Visby corvettes
Sweden has expanded its acquisition of the Common Anti-air Modular Missile, signing a contract amendment with MBDA to enable further deliveries for the country’s air defence requirements.
U.S. carrier, bombers and jets in Venezuela show of force
The US has moved to the brink of a full-scale regional confrontation with Venezuela, unveiling Operation Southern Spear while deploying one of the most powerful carrier strike groups ever sent to Latin America.
US launches Operation Southern Spear in Caribbean
The United States has escalated its military operations in the Caribbean with the launch of Operation Southern Spear.
LAND NEWS
UK expands SHAMER sniper plan, delays start to 2027
The Ministry of Defence has refreshed plans for Project SHAMER to overhaul the UK’s sniper rifle replacement effort, expanding the scope, raising the budget, and pushing the programme back by 9 months.
NATO tanks conduct combat drills near Russian border
The multinational tank force trained under conditions intended to simulate early stage Article 5 operations during an enemy invasion of NATO.
BAE Systems reports strong year and £27bn in new orders
BAE Systems says it is on track to meet its upgraded full-year guidance after what it describes as robust operational and financial performance in the second half of 2025, the company stated.
AVIATION NEWS
UK reportedly considers Pegasus SIGINT aircraft purchase
Defence Eye has reported that the UK is in discussions with German defence firm Hensoldt about a possible purchase of its Pegasus signals-intelligence aircraft.
Gripen E cleared for KC-390 refuel after Brazil test push
Saab and Embraer have completed the certification flight test campaign proving the Gripen E can be refuelled in flight by the KC-390 Millennium.
QinetiQ expands engineering drive for UK forces support
QinetiQ is pursuing a major expansion of its mission critical engineering services for the UK Armed Forces, supported by new investment in digital and AI-enabled delivery methods, the company stated.
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