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| PM meeting with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 26 September 2025 This afternoon the Prime Minister hosted the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese in 10 Downing Street. |
27th September 2025 |
| PM meeting with Prime Minister Carney of Canada: 26 September 2025 The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this morning in London. |
27th September 2025 |
| PM call with President Erdoğan of Türkiye: 26 September 2025 This afternoon the Prime Minister had a call with President Erdoğan of the Republic of Türkiye. |
27th September 2025 |
| Northrop Grumman inaugurates new facility in West Virginia Northrop Grumman opened a new production centre in Rocket Center, West Virginia, to increase delivery of advanced strike missiles. |
27th September 2025 |
| Frankenburg prepares for C-UAS missile production Frankenburg Technologies is rolling out its Mk I counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) missile as it prepares for its production in two countries that it did not... |
27th September 2025 |
| Germany approved for possible $1.23 billion AMRAAM acquisition The potential foreign military sale for up to 400 missiles could be used to enhance Germany’s F-35 programme. |
27th September 2025 |
| Germany pursues multi-pronged quest for long-range missiles Fourteen months on, with a new U.S. administration in charge, officials in Berlin believe a Biden-era plan to send an Army unit with such arms is still on. |
27th September 2025 |
| Helsing targets European market with new CA-1 combat drone The UCAV, designed by Helsing’s subsidiary Grob Aircraft, will start ground tests in the coming months and is aiming to have a production-ready version by 2029. |
27th September 2025 |
| REPMUS 2025: NATO trials Rheinmetall Battlesuite for harbour protection NATO has trialled Rheinmetall's Battlesuite integrated digital platform in a harbour protection role as part of NATO's Exercise ‘REPMUS 25' (Robotic Experimentation and... |
27th September 2025 |
| Teledyne FLIR and AimLock showcase UGVs with automated targeting US defence companies AimLock and Teledyne FLIR have integrated AimLock's weapon and targeting system onto Teledyne's Kobra 725 and SUGV 325 unmanned ground vehicles... |
27th September 2025 |
| Elbit Systems UK Delivers Advanced New Fires Training to the British Army Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has successfully achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on its next-generation Interim Indirect Fires Simulation (IIDFS). The platf |
27th September 2025 |
| EDA, NATO Enable Real-World Testing of Unmanned Systems The European Defence Agency (EDA), NATO and the Portuguese Navy co-organised the 15th Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping using Maritime Unmanned Systems (R |
27th September 2025 |
| Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa, an Autonomous Fighter Jet Helsing, the leading European all-domain defence technology company, today unveiled the development of CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle |
27th September 2025 |
| Milestone Signs Purchase & Leaseback Agreements with Bristow for Two New Leonardo AW139 Search and Rescue Helicopters The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, today announced that it has signed purchase and leaseback agreement |
27th September 2025 |
| Latvia Orders Rheinmetall Ammunition Factory - Group Expands Global Ammunition Production Network --Latvia commissions Rheinmetall to manufacture artillery ammunition -Investment of EUR 275 million -Production capacity of several tens of thousands of artil |
27th September 2025 |
| India carries out first rail-based launch of Agni-Prime ballistic missile India has carried out the first rail-based launch of its Agni-Prime medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), marking a significant mobility milestone in the country's... |
27th September 2025 |
| AFA 2025: Production nears for upgraded Litening pod for USAF Northrop Grumman is preparing to launch production of the latest version of its Litening advanced targeting pod for the US Air Force (USAF). The service selected the... |
27th September 2025 |
| V-22 programme officials envision full operations in 2026 while testing continues on upgraded aircraft communications Joint Program Office (JPO) officials for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft are still targeting 2026 for the full operational return of the aircraft, according to a... |
27th September 2025 |
| Thailand signs deal to become Airbus MRTT+ launch customer The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has signed a contract with Airbus to procure the enhanced version of the company's A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). |
27th September 2025 |
| NATO Secretary General visits New York during UNGA, addresses West Point cadets On Wednesday (24 September), NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to New York as the United Nations hosted its 80th General Assembly, engaging with political leaders and senior officials. |
27th September 2025 |
| Royal Thai Air Force Adds tTo Airbus H225 helicopters Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) for two H225 multi-role helicopters. These new aircraft will significantly enhance |
27th September 2025 |
| CAA clears first drone flight from Scotland to Norway - The Engineer CAA approves Windracers ULTRA for UK’s first international heavy-lift drone flight from Shetland to Norway. |
27th September 2025 |
| Britain’s maritime revival explored Britain’s maritime revival is gathering pace. In the latest edition of The Broadside, William Freer explores how recent shipbuilding exports and Royal Navy deployments signal a turning point for UK sea power. |
27th September 2025 |
| Malaysia deploys Japan-donated UAVs across land, sea, cyber domains Putrajaya will deploy the 14 donated unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it received from Japan across its land, maritime, and cyber-defence units. |
27th September 2025 |
| US approves latest-variant AMRAAM sale to Germany The US government has approved the sale of the latest variant of the RTX AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) to Germany, the Defense Security... |
27th September 2025 |
| European navies test new drone tech for undersea operations Unmanned systems are meant to keep divers out of danger during the removal of sea mines, but human intervention remains necessary in some cases. |
27th September 2025 |
| New British air to air missile in pre-concept phase The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Future Air Superiority Effectors programme (FASE) is currently in its pre-concept phase and that work is under way to establish a concept phase. |
27th September 2025 |
| The first dedicated dialogue on defence industrial cooperation and capabilities launched between NATO and the Republic of Korea On Friday (26 September 2025), NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments, Ms Tarja Jaakkola, opened the first staff-to-staff dialogue on defence industrial cooperation and capabilities between NATO and the Republic of Korea. Ms Jaakkola and representatives of the Defence Acquisition Program Administration of the Republic of Korea discussed recent developments in the areas of defence industrial production and defence capabilities. |
27th September 2025 |
| UK paratroopers join multinational Exercise Falcon Leap Seventy-seven British Army paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade took part in Exercise Falcon Leap 2025 in the Netherlands, supported by Royal Air Force transport aircraft and instructors, the UK Defence Journal understands. |
27th September 2025 |
| Greene presses Scot Gov on stalled £14.2m Ferguson funding Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Jamie Greene has pressed the First Minister to explain why most of the £14.2 million promised for upgrades at Ferguson Marine has still not been delivered. |
27th September 2025 |
| GDIT secures $1.5bn contract for US STRATCOM IT modernisation GDIT, a division of General Dynamics, has secured a $1.5bn contract to modernise the enterprise IT infrastructure of STRATCOM. |
27th September 2025 |
| Elbit Systems UK achieves IOC for next-gen IIDFS Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) said that its next-generation IIDFS platform has achieved Initial Operating Capability (IOC). |
27th September 2025 |
| Light tanks for Slovakia – cost-effective alternative or false economy? Slovakia is currently considering replacing its Soviet era main battle tanks (MBTs) with lighter alternatives. However, the lower cost of these platforms may prove to be a false economy if they cannot compete with true MBTs. |
27th September 2025 |
| India fires Agni‑Prime missile from rail‑based launcher India has successfully conducted a test launch of the Intermediate Range Agni‑Prime missile from a “rail‑based mobile launcher”. |
27th September 2025 |
| US Navy’s last Avenger-class decommissioned The US Navy has decommissioned USS Devastator (MCM 6), the final Avenger-class mine countermeasure ship, at NSA Bahrain on 25th September. |
27th September 2025 |
| MOU Sets Babcock and KNL on The Same Frequency We’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KNL, a radio communications equipment manufacturer, to offer next generation High Frequency (HF) Communica |
26th September 2025 |
| Isar Aerospace and R-Space Sign Launch Agreement Satellite launch service company Isar Aerospace and R-Space signed a launch service agreement as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Marketplace program. Un |
26th September 2025 |
| Safran and Rheinmetall Sign Framework Agreement for Advanced Defense Solutions Safran Electronics & Defense and Rheinmetall Electronics have signed a new framework agreement at DSEI London, strengthening their long-term collaboration in th |
26th September 2025 |
| USCG plans USD350 million investment in robotics and autonomous systems The US Coast Guard (USCG) plans to invest about USD350 million in expanded robotics and autonomous systems, the service confirmed on 24 September. |
26th September 2025 |
| DSTA, Singapore navy develop AI-powered vessel-classifying tool Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) has partnered with the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) to develop a computer vision-based command, control, and... |
26th September 2025 |
| Spain approves multibillion-euro aircraft procurement plan The Spanish government has approved a five-year funding plan geared at modernising the military's fixed- and rotary-winged aircraft fleets. |
26th September 2025 |
| Could the shadow of Grenfell trigger more Ardmore-style collapses? The 50-year-old contractor's legacy housing business went into administration last month due to the weight of building safety issues on its books. Joey Gardiner asks whether we are likely to see other companies suffer the same fate |
26th September 2025 |
| Rosyth shipbuilder cites naval growth and steady earnings Babcock International has reported a positive start to the financial year, with trading across its businesses described as “encouraging” in a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting. |
26th September 2025 |
| US Navy’s Super Hornet electronic warfare upgrade moves a step closer Raytheon’s Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype, which is designed to be integrated into the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, has completed its latest review, furthering progress towards the aircraft’s modernisation plans. |
26th September 2025 |
| Exercise Bersama Lima 2025: Strengthening Regional Security through Multilateral Cooperation Nations from the Five Power Defence Arrangement (FPDA) once again unite for Exercise Bersama Lima 2025. This year, hosted by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) at Joint Force Headquarters. |
26th September 2025 |
| Taiwanese firm develops new counter-UAV jamming stations Taiwanese defence technology firm July Hurricanehas developed a range of new vehicle-mounted counter-unmanned aerial vehicle (C-UAV) jamming stations that were on... |
26th September 2025 |
| UK ready to equip allies with advanced warships Defence Minister Luke Pollard told the UK Defence Journal that allies around the world are keen on a defence industrial partnership with the UK to purchase high-end British military equipment. |
26th September 2025 |
| Skills at the heart of shipbuilding future, says Pollard Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard used his first visit to the Clyde in his new role to underline the importance of skills to regenrate the defence industry and encourage exports. |
26th September 2025 |
| World Maritime Day 2025: Committed to safety, security and the environment Maritime Minister Keir Mather has written to the International Maritime Organization on World Maritime Day. |
26th September 2025 |
| Italy’s Avio is on track to make Standard Missile motors for Raytheon The company has won a $26m deal from Raytheon to push on with engineering work to become a supplier of the Mk 104 dual-thrust rocket motor. |
26th September 2025 |
| Royal Navy shadows Russian warship in UK waters The Royal Navy has tracked two Russian vessels in UK waters during a three-day operation that formed part of wider NATO monitoring efforts in the North Atlantic. |
26th September 2025 |
| NATO and Canada conclude agreement on co-location of NATO Liaison Office to the United Nations NATO and the Government of Canada have concluded an agreement on the co-location of the NATO Liaison Office (NLO) with the Canadian Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. Finalised on 24 September 2025, the temporary arrangement is intended as a stepping stone toward a more permanent one. |
26th September 2025 |
| Harland & Wolff modernisation sees new robotic welding line The modernisation of Belfast’s Harland & Wolff shipyard continues with the first Factory Acceptance Test of advanced robotic welding equipment for the UK’s Fleet Solid Support programme. |
26th September 2025 |
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26th September 2025 |
| Germany unveils $40bn military-space investment, citing new threats German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said two Russian satellites were tracking spacecraft used by the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces. |
26th September 2025 |
| Helsing unveils new ‘Europa’ fighter jet drone Helsing has revealed the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous uncrewed combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed to deliver “intelligent mass” in future air combat. |
26th September 2025 |
| KNL and Babcock partner to enhance defence communications KNL, a Finnish software-defined radio maker, is joining forces with Babcock to advance communication technologies for global defence markets. |
26th September 2025 |
| BAE Systems faces strike as engineers reject pay offer Aerospace engineers at BAE Systems in Lancashire, UK are on the brink of industrial action following a dispute over pay. |
26th September 2025 |
| Cubic Defense secures USAF contract for advanced SATCOM Cubic Defense has secured a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the US Air Force's (USAF) Air Force Research Laboratory. |
26th September 2025 |
| Pratt & Whitney advances XA103 engine development RTX said that its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney is leveraging digital data packages to advance the development of its XA103 engine for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) programme. |
26th September 2025 |
| US NAWCWD inaugurates Range Control Complex The US NAWCWD has inaugurated the new Range Control Complex at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California. |
26th September 2025 |
| How Canada plans to “seize” the opportunity to increase investments in defence The Canadian Department of National Defence has been increasing efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new equipment and modernise its in-service inventory. |
26th September 2025 |
| Scottish soldiers buried in France on the 110th anniversary of their deaths Relatives of two World War 1 Scottish soldiers gathered in France today to witness their burial with full military honours, alongside six other soldiers whose identities remain unknown. |
26th September 2025 |
| Ukraine navy, a battle-tested force, plays enemy in NATO drone drill Also on the exercise plan in Portugal: daily jamming drills, testing the drones' abilities to function in combat-like environments. |
26th September 2025 |
| Affinity “well positioned” to meet MFTS demand, says MD Affinity, which maintains and delivers the aircraft for the UK’s Military Flying Training System, is working on improving its fleet availability to meet UK armed forces’ training demands and boost training opportunities, while eyeing plans for overseas expansion. |
26th September 2025 |
| Helsing reveals CA-1 Europa autonomous UCAV Helsing has revealed its new CA-1 Europa autonomous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). |
26th September 2025 |
| AFA 2025: Northrop Grumman continues to develop IVEWS The US Air Force (USAF) is preparing to upgrade its F-16 fighters with Northrop Grumman's AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS), significantly... |
26th September 2025 |
| India signs for additional Tejas Mk 1A light combat aircraft India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a INR623.7 billion (USD7 billion) contract with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure an additional 97... |
26th September 2025 |
| REPMUS 2025: Greyshark AUV participates for first time The Euroatlas Greyshark Bravo autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) has participated in NATO's Exercise ‘REPMUS 25' (Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime... |
26th September 2025 |
| UK looking to secure Vietnam port services for Royal Navy The Ministry of Defence has issued an early procurement notice outlining its intention to establish long-term port service support for Royal Navy vessels operating in and around Vietnam, the UK Defence Journal understands. |
26th September 2025 |
| Why Ferguson Marine could have bid for new ferry contract Claims Ferguson Marine was too small to bid for the Northern Isles ferries are misleading, Paul Sweeney MSP argued, as the yard could utilise nearby infrastructure, a common practice in shipbuilding. |
26th September 2025 |
| Mali displays new Chinese equipment The Armed Forces of Mali (FAMa) displayed a large quantity of new Chinese vehicles and artillery systems for the first time during the parade marking the country's 65th... |
25th September 2025 |
| Partner 2025: Serbia showcases improved BTR-80A The Serbian state-owned Military Technical Institute (MTI) has presented a BTR-80A upgrade at the Partner 2025 defence exhibition held in Belgrade from 23 to 26... |
25th September 2025 |
| Candidates line up to replace UK's SA80 assault rifle By early 2026 some tender requirements from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) are expected for Project Grayburn, the procurement of 170,000 new weapon systems to replace... |
25th September 2025 |
| Anduril nears first drone wingman flight, promises early autonomy Anduril said that flying its CCA semiautonomously from the start will allow it to "leapfrog" over parts of the testing process. |
25th September 2025 |
| Global Defense News offers premier news and analysis of global defense programs and technologies to keep military and industry decision-makers informed. |
25th September 2025 |
| Babcock Secures Four-year Contract Extension With Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance We have secured a four-year contract extension with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), reinforcing our long-standing partnership and continued |
25th September 2025 |
| Shield AI and Airbus Complete Successful Autonomous Flight with DT25 Target Drone Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software products and aircraft, today announced the completion of a successful autonomous fl |
25th September 2025 |
| VAERIDION and Deutsche Aircraft Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Regional Aviation --VAERIDION and Deutsche Aircraft have entered a MoU to advance sustainable regional aviation. --The collaboration agreement is designed to facilitate the flig |
25th September 2025 |
| Pratt & Whitney Accelerates Development of NGAP Engine Advanced digital models improve data sharing internally and with suppliers |
25th September 2025 |
| L3Harris-Powered IMAP Spacecraft Set to Begin Interstellar Mapping Mission NASA's IMAP spacecraft, powered by L3Harris thrusters, will launch on September 24 to study the heliosphere and its interaction with interstellar material. |
25th September 2025 |
| Mobilizing the Future of Joint All-Domain Command and Control The Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L), developed by L3Harris in partnership with Booz Allen, is a key component of the Department of the Air Force’s CJAD |
25th September 2025 |
| NATO Secretary General to visit the United States of America The NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will travel to New York from Wednesday 24 September 2025 to Thursday 25 September 2025 to attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). |
25th September 2025 |
| Ukraine conflict: Milrem produces THeMIS UGVs for Ukrainian army Milrem plans to deliver over 100 THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine starting at the end of 2025, Janes learnt during a visit by international journalists... |
25th September 2025 |
| AFA 2025: Boeing teams with Palantir to streamline factories Boeing Defense, Space & Security announced that it is partnering with Palantir to bring its artificial intelligence (AI) software to Boeing's factories and programmes on... |
25th September 2025 |
| UK outlines role in fielding of F-35Bs on Japan's Izumo class Commander of the UK Royal Navy's Carrier Strike Group 25 (CSG25) Commodore James Blackmore has shed more light on the role that the service plays in Japan's ongoing... |
25th September 2025 |
| Dutch radar firm Robin turns bird-spotting skills into drone defense The company's expertise in distinguishing bird species on radar can help operators identify drone threats, even swarms. |
25th September 2025 |
| Mars UK signs Armed Forces Covenant to support military community Mars UK has pledged its commitment to supporting the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. |
25th September 2025 |
| L3Harris Introduces Pod Capability for Viper Shield EW System The Viper Shield Pod variant offers flexibility for nations adding to or augmenting electronic warfare capabilities in F-16 fleets. |
25th September 2025 |
| Border Force staff balloted for strike action Patrol-boat workers’ dispute focuses on terms, conditions and “frozen” allowances |
25th September 2025 |
| How can multiple domains act as one? How can we sense, make sense, and act faster than the adversary? |
25th September 2025 |
| Palantir and Boeing partner up to bring AI to defence manufacturing The partnership with the US airframer will see Palantir’s AI software leveraged to help streamline data analytics across Boeing’s 12 factories on defence and classified programmes. |
25th September 2025 |
| German defense boss urges ‘prudence’ over airspace breaches by Russia Boris Pistorius argued that NATO nations should not fall into Moscow's “escalation trap.” |
25th September 2025 |
| Soldier recognised for helping young people in The Gambia A British Army soldier has been commended by the Gambia National Army for his voluntary work helping underprivileged children in the West African country. |
25th September 2025 |
| Scottish Government eyes Chinese shipyards for ferries Two new large Scottish island freight ferries are likely to be built overseas, with Turkish and Chinese shipyards shortlisted for the £200 million project. |
25th September 2025 |
| Sweeney calls for long-term Scottish shipbuilding strategy Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged the development of a long-term strategy to sustain shipbuilding in Scotland, warning against the “feast and famine” cycles that have historically plagued the industry. |
25th September 2025 |
| Sweden's government proposes further defence spending growth Sweden's government presented its budget bill to the parliament (Riksdag) on 22 September. |
25th September 2025 |
| Belgium inaugurates MQ-9B SkyGuardian Belgium officially inaugurated into service the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian/SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft system (UAS) during a... |
25th September 2025 |
| Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence - Brussels, 15 October 2025 Allied Defence Ministers will meet at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 15 October 2025. The meeting will be chaired by the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. |
25th September 2025 |
| SSGNs spared fiscal year 2026 decommissionings Two Ohio-class guided-missile submarines (SSGNs) previously designated to be decommissioned in fiscal year (FY) 2026 apparently will not face that fate, US Navy (USN)... |
25th September 2025 |
| REPMUS 2025: Portuguese Navy facilitates test launch of Hunter-02 rocket from OPV The Portuguese Navy (Marinha Portuguesa) has facilitated the test launch at-sea of a Hunter-02 rocket from the Viana Do Castelo (NPO 2000)-class offshore patrol vessel... |
25th September 2025 |
| World’s most powerful warship sends message to Russia The world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is spearheading NATO’s latest Neptune Strike exercise, sailing in formation with allied warships in the North Sea as part of a major demonstration directed at deterring Russian aggression. |
25th September 2025 |
| GDELS commits $23m to create 400 jobs by 2029 Bridge Systems, a subsidiary of GDELS, plans to invest over €20m ($23m) in expanding its production sites in Germany. |
25th September 2025 |
| U.S. launches multiple Trident nuclear missiles in test The U.S. Navy has successfully carried out four launches of unarmed Trident II D5 missiles at sea. |
25th September 2025 |
| Poland conducts first international live-fire exercise of IBCS Poland's Ministry of National Defense has executed a successful operational exercise for its WISŁA medium-range air defence system. |
25th September 2025 |
| Firehawk Aerospace awarded AFWERX contract Firehawk Aerospace has been granted a $4m contract by AFWERX under the TACFI initiative to enhance solid fuel rocket motors. |
25th September 2025 |
| US DoD awards Raytheon USD1.7 billion contract for nine LTAMDSs for Poland and US Army RTX company Raytheon was awarded a USD1.7 billion US Department of Defense (DoD) contract to deliver nine Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors (LTAMDSs) for the US... |
25th September 2025 |
| Scottish Government launches project to boost AI adoption The Scottish Government has announced a new initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence. |
25th September 2025 |
| USAF awards simulator and training services contract to MT&S The USAF has granted a single-award IDIQ contract to MT&S for the provision of simulator and training services. |
25th September 2025 |
| US Navy conducts successful test of Trident II D5LE missiles The US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs has completed a series of missile test flights involving the unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles. |
25th September 2025 |
| Shield AI achieves autonomous flight of BQM-177A drone Shield AI has completed an autonomous flight test of the BQM-177A target drone, utilising its Hivemind AI-enabled autonomy software. |
25th September 2025 |
| Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 6 to 10 October 2025 Operational Low Flying Training Timetable 6 to 10 October 2025 |
25th September 2025 |
| Military ground robots now come with amphibious skills Global militaries are increasingly looking to unmanned robots for supporting roles in over-the-shore operations. |
25th September 2025 |
| US Navy outlines future modernisation plans for the USS Blue Ridge The LCC-19 amphibious command vessel is currently the US Navy’s oldest deployed in-service asset, having been in operation for nearly 55 years. |
25th September 2025 |
| Honeywell Unveils New Small-Thrust-Class Aircraft Engine For Uncrewed Military Operations Honeywell's HON1600 engine is designed to meet the cost, speed and performance needs of next-generation platforms |
24th September 2025 |
| Pratt & Whitney Developing New Engines for Munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft New engine family will offer 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust |
24th September 2025 |
| Textron Aviation Celebrates Decade of Excellence and Growth at its Stuttgart Satellite Service Center Textron Aviation’s Stuttgart Satellite Service Center is celebrating a decade of service to Cessna and Beechcraft customers in Germany. As a satellite location |
24th September 2025 |
| Electronic Warfare Capabilities Must Evolve at The Speed of Battle To win in today’s highly contested electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) environment, L3Harris’ Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO™) architecture |
24th September 2025 |
| His Majesty King Charles III visits BAE Systems to welcome newest Royal Navy submarine His Majesty King Charles III has visited BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness site to welcome the country's newest attack submarine into the Royal Navy. |
24th September 2025 |
| Engineering firm signs pair of six-figure maintenance, repair and overhaul contracts Barnbrook Systems, a family-owned Hampshire firm which breathes new life into older defence and rail assets, has inked a pair of six-figure maintenance, repair and overhaul contracts. |
24th September 2025 |
| The need for Battlefield Protection Systems Modern warfare, as seen in Ukraine and Gaza, has become increasingly intense and lethal. A wide array of threats-including anti-tank weapons, drones, and loiter |
24th September 2025 |
| Japan takes delivery of first Patria AMV The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) has taken delivery of its first Patria 8×8 Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) XP, the Finnish company announced on 22 September.... |
24th September 2025 |
| Kratos to be Exclusive U.S. Manufacturer for the Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL Cargo Drone Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Elroy |
24th September 2025 |
| DroneShield to double its US footprint to meet growing demand for counter-UxS capabilities DroneShield disclosed to Shephard its plans to increase its workforce and manufacturing capacities while strengthening partnerships with US suppliers. |
24th September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: Taiwan firm to export loitering munition to Asian neighbour Taiwan company Gus Technology is set to deliver its Bolt-300 loitering munition to an undisclosed customer in the region, officials confirmed to Janes at the Taipei... |
24th September 2025 |
| AFA 2025: USAF targets 2028 for first flight of F-47 The US Air Force's (USAF's) top general officer said service officials are planning for the inaugural flight of its F-47 jet fighter to take place by 2028, three years... |
24th September 2025 |
| China showcases carrier air wing capabilities aboard Fujian China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has for the first time released images and video footage that demonstrate its ability to launch and recover fixed-wing... |
24th September 2025 |
| Saab launches new tactical router Saab Tactical Electronics (STE) has developed a new rugged tactical router using the companyʼs TacEdge software. |
24th September 2025 |
| BMT unveils Ellida Strike amphibious concept Ship design and engineering consultancy firm BMT has unveiled its Ellida Strike amphibious ship concept, with the design intended to align with the UK Royal Navy's... |
24th September 2025 |
| Gurkha recruits celebrate cap badging ceremony at Infantry Training Centre All 274 of the latest graduating Gurkha recruits successfully completed their basic training at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick. |
24th September 2025 |
| FNSS adds punch to Pars to increase appeal FNSS’s Pars family of vehicles is looking to capitalise on export growth as it increases the punch of its 4×4 Wheeled Armoured Combat Vehicle (WACV). |
24th September 2025 |
| Critical infrastructure managers accused of ‘sleeping at the wheel’ after airports cyber attack A cyber attack on Friday 19 September 2025 affected Collins Aerospace, which provides checking in software for airlines, leaving airlines having to create |
24th September 2025 |
| Elbit Systems UK shows off simulator integration Elbit Systems UK (ESUK) has completed deliveries of the Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) to the British Army, networked remotely with the 105 mm Light Gun Interim... |
24th September 2025 |
| Germany to buy anti-torpedo torpedo in 2026, leaked document shows Atlas Elektronik, a subsidiary of TKMS, has for years advertised its SeaSpider anti-torpedo torpedo as the world’s first market-ready kinetic interceptor. |
24th September 2025 |
| FCDO cuts jeopardise UK’s standing at United Nations, MPs warn Report says spending plans “risk ceding further influence to China and Russia” and will “open the door” to adversaries |
24th September 2025 |
| Singapore hosts most complex edition of multinational submarine rescue exercise Singapore is hosting the most complex iteration of the multinational submarine rescue exercise known as ‘Pacific Reach'. |
24th September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: CSBC positions Endeavor Manta as unmanned attack vessel Taiwan's CSBC Corporation has said that it is positioning its Endeavor Manta unmanned surface vehicle (USV) as a stand-off, kamikaze weapon that can be acquired for the... |
24th September 2025 |
| Pratt & Whitney’s new engines to power munitions and CCA Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is creating a novel family of engines with scalability ranging from 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust. |
24th September 2025 |
| Kateryna Bezsudna appointed as Tekever Ukraine director Tekever, a European developer of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), has appointed Kateryna Bezsudna as the director of its Ukraine business. |
24th September 2025 |
| Japan receives first Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle JSW has delivered the first Patria AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle to the Japan Self-Ground Defense Forces (JGSDF) as part of the WAPC programme. |
24th September 2025 |
| DroneShield to boost US operations with AI-focused expansion Australian counter-drone technology supplier DroneShield is set to bolster its research and development (R&D) operations in the US. |
24th September 2025 |
| Company Names Tribunal decision: Christian Dior Couture Limited Decision for applicant Christian Dior Couture SA registration number 15781971, applicant successful. |
24th September 2025 |
| Patria unveils its Catchr electronic support measures system Finland's Patria Group unveiled its electronic support measures (ESM) surveillance system Catchr at the EW Live 2025 event in Tartu, Estonia, according to the company's... |
24th September 2025 |
| Serbian parade highlights military modernisation The Serbian Armed Forces displayed its latest equipment during a major parade in Belgrade on 20 September, with the most significant new acquisitions coming from Israel... |
24th September 2025 |
| BAE, QinetiQ test crewed-uncrewed teaming in synthetic trial BAE, QinetiQ test crewed-uncrewed teaming in synthetic trial |
24th September 2025 |
| Scotland’s Defence Future deserves wide attention Scotland’s Defence Future is a rare example of serious, in-depth journalism on defence and security. |
24th September 2025 |
| GA-ASI Line of UAS Passes 9 M Flight Hours Ongoing flight operations of the new YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft helped General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., set a new company record this week |
23rd September 2025 |
| TEKEVER Strengthens its Footprint in Ukraine With Appointment of Kateryna Bezsudna to Lead Local Expansion and Innovation The move consolidates the company’s long-term commitment to the country, where it has been operating since 2022, and reinforces its strategy of developing innov |
23rd September 2025 |
| Norway orders more K9 SPHs The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) and Hanwha Aerospace announced on 19 September that they had signed a contract in Oslo the previous day for 24 more K9 Vidar... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Ukraine lessons include technology arms race and mass production, says NATO official NATO and its member states are continuing to learn defence capability and operational lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, including the need for faster production of... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Rolls-Royce charts SSN-AUKUS reactor progress Rolls-Royce has provided an update on the progress of its new nuclear reactors for the future SSN-AUKUS-class submarines for the UK Royal Navy (RN) and Royal Australian... |
23rd September 2025 |
| UK's Blighter prepares automation function for BlighterNexus software with C400 coastal radar UK's Blighter Surveillance Systems is preparing to roll out the automation function of its BlighterNexus software application in combination with its C400 coastal... |
23rd September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: Sea acceptance trials of Taiwan's new submarine programme delayed Efforts to conclude sea trials of Taiwan's Indigenous Defense Submarine (IDS) prototype have been delayed due to technical challenges, a Republic of China Navy (RoCN)... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Lockheed unveils new stealth combat drone Vectis Lockheed unveils new stealth combat drone Vectis |
23rd September 2025 |
| Massive multinational dogfight begins in skies over UK The Royal Air Force has kicked off Cobra Warrior 25-2, one of NATO’s largest multinational air exercises, with more than a dozen allied squadrons gathering in Britain for three weeks of high-intensity training. |
23rd September 2025 |
| UK firms partner on unmanned sub-hunting vessel project SEA and ACUA Ocean will explore deploying advanced sonar systems aboard long-endurance uncrewed surface vessels, aiming to enhance anti-submarine warfare and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. |
23rd September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: Taiwan navy hopes to receive first new light frigates by 2027–28 Taiwan's new light frigate programme has been delayed by two years, although the Republic of China Navy (RoCN) hopes to receive the first vessels by 2027–28. |
23rd September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: Bosa showcases modular multitube launcher US company Bosa Industrial Group displayed the Dominion modular multitube launcher, designed for loitering munitions, at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology... |
23rd September 2025 |
| The Herald launches major new defence in Scotland series The Herald has launched Scotland’s Defence Future series and UK Defence Journal is proud to be part of it, with our editor George Allison contributing on Clyde shipbuilding. |
23rd September 2025 |
| NATO protests Russian incursion of Estonian airspace NATO has protested the incursion of Russian combat aircraft into Estonian airspace, describing the event on 19 September as “yet another example of reckless Russian... |
23rd September 2025 |
| US nuclear submarine deploys aerial drone in NATO exercise The USS New Mexico recently deployed a submarine-launched aerial drone in what NATO described as "operational experimentation". |
23rd September 2025 |
| Kongsberg Maritime to supply FAS and RAS equipment for future Portuguese Navy replenishment ships Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract with Turkish shipbuilder STM to supply fuelling-at-sea (FAS) and replenishment-at-sea (RAS) equipment for the Portuguese Navy's... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Skunk Works reveals Vectis, a CCA for American and allied militaries The configuration of the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) is stealthy and affordable, with “advanced manufacturing and digital engineering techniques” contributing to reducing costs and achieving affordable combat mass, according to Lockheed Martin. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Danish-led military exercise conducted around Greenland The Danish Armed Forces have launched Arctic Light 2025, a major exercise that is bringing together more than 550 personnel from across the Alliance for high-intensity training in and around Greenland. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Next steps to lasting peace First Minister calls for more sanctions and an end to arms sales. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Raytheon, USAF test record-breaking AMRAAM shot from F-22 While Raytheon announced the record-breaking nature of the shot, no range figures have been released. |
23rd September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: NCSIST displays Rocket Turret Vehicle Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) displayed its 2.75 inch Rocket Turret Vehicle system at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Kongsberg Maritime to supply fixed-built propellers for River-class destroyers Kongsberg Maritime has signed contracts with Irving Shipbuilding Inc to supply fixed-built propellers for the Royal Canadian Navy's future River (Modified Type 26)-class... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Why modern air defense demands layers: inside Türkiye’s Steel Dome revolution From swarming drones to hypersonic missiles, single-layer defenses are no longer enough. Türkiye’s Steel Dome shows the way forward. |
23rd September 2025 |
| British Poseidon in first mid-air refuelling in UK skies A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall carried out the refuelling of a British P-8 maritime patrol aircraft. |
23rd September 2025 |
| AFA 2025: Pratt & Whitney unveils new family of engines for munitions, unmanned aircraft Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is developing a new family of engines that can power munitions and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), according to an RTX statement... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Press conference by NATO Secretary General On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, the NATO Secretary General, Mr Mark Rutte, will give a press conference at NATO Headquarters, in Brussels. |
23rd September 2025 |
| France seeks ‘mutually acceptable’ accord on next-gen fighter progress Dassault Aviation has repeatedly said wrangling over work share with partner Airbus is causing delays. |
23rd September 2025 |
| BAE Systems revisits trimaran for Deployed Sensor/Effector Platform concept BAE Systems is looking to revive the trimaran hullform as the basis for a future lean-crewed/uncrewed vessel that could augment larger surface combatants in a future... |
23rd September 2025 |
| ST Engineering integrates new simulations into Antycip ST Engineering Antycip (Antycip) has integrated its proprietary, certifiable, low-latency image generator MyIG with MAK Technologies' computer-generated forces (CGF)... |
23rd September 2025 |
| King commissions Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine King commissions Royal Navy’s newest attack submarine |
23rd September 2025 |
| TADTE 2025: Taiwan Marine Corps receives Mighty Hornet I loitering munition The Republic of China (RoC) Marine Corps is being equipped with the country's new Mighty Hornet I loitering munition, according to a National Chung-Shan Institute of... |
23rd September 2025 |
| King Charles III marks historic milestone for nuclear submarine programme A major milestone has been reached with tens of thousands of UK jobs and apprenticeships being supported through submarine building, as the Royal Navy’s newest attack vessel is commissioned. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Could the Ajax IFV solve the UK’s Warrior capability gap? With the UK facing an imminent capability gap after the retirement of its Warrior infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), the Ajax IFV appears to be in a prime position to fill that gap. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Hanwha Aerospace secures third contract with Norway South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has won a third contract from the NDMA to supply 24 additional K9 VIDAR Self-Propelled Howitzers. |
23rd September 2025 |
| European Council to negotiate with UK and Canada on SAFE defence loan The European Council has approved negotiations with the UK and Canada concerning their involvement in the SAFE defence loan instrument. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Response to airspace violation must be “proprotionate”, says Estonian defence minister - Airforce Technology Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur argued for restraint in the airspace violation incident and provided new defence procurement plans. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Taiwan's NCSIST and Northrop Grumman sign MoU NCSIST in Taiwan has entered into a MoU with Northrop Grumman to explore collaborative efforts in air and missile defence modernisation. |
23rd September 2025 |
| AV wins contract from USSF for BADGER antenna systems AV has been awarded a FFP contract option by the USSF Space Rapid Capabilities Office to supply two BADGER phased array antenna systems. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Britain cuts steel on new nuclear missile submarine The UK’s nuclear deterrent programme reached another milestone on Monday as steel was cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth and final Dreadnought-class submarine. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Coratia signs $7.5m agreement with Indian Navy for UWROVs Coratia Technologies has signed a $7.5m contract with the Indian Navy for supply and maintenance of UWROVs. |
23rd September 2025 |
| RTN resumes submarine project with Chinese contractors The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has reinitiated its submarine procurement project through a revised agreement with Chinese defence contractors. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Spira’s Ilgar loitering munition in service Armed forces are now procuring large numbers of loitering munitions with many developers having evolved their own designs to meet this burgeoning demand. Turkey’s Spira is one such company and is fulfilling contracts and developing new missiles. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Gurkha recruits pass tough Army training All 274 of the latest graduating Gurkha recruits successfully completed their basic training at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick. |
23rd September 2025 |
| AZAK develops electrically driven wheel with motor elements US technology firm AZAK has developed an electrically driven wheel that has application in the autonomous and unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) space, and potentially in... |
23rd September 2025 |
| Webcast: Building the All-Domain Force Defense News examined the challenges of an all-domain defense strategy. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Lockheed Martin reveals Vectis ‘loyal wingman' CCA Lockheed Martin has unveiled its new unmanned ‘loyal wingman' collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) concept, dubbed Vectis. |
23rd September 2025 |
| UK’s Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes step forward The UK's Astute and Dreadnought submarine programmes are critical to the viability of the Royal Navy as a purported global naval power. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Chief of staff’s exit won’t leave gap at top of Air Force, Meink says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin's retirement, announcement halfway through the typical four-year term, surprised many last month. |
23rd September 2025 |
| Pipeline Framework: FDIS - External Refurbishment of single large property at Palace Barracks - FY2025/26 - Amey North Region - Northern Ireland A pipeline has been launched for FDIS - External Refurbishment of single large property at Palace Barracks - FY2025/26 - Amey North Region - Northern Ireland. |
22nd September 2025 |
| Pipeline Framework: Supply Chail Notice: BLD0345-02 RAAC Remedials A pipeline has been launched for Supply Chail Notice: BLD0345-02 RAAC Remedials. |
22nd September 2025 |
| Pipeline Framework: Supply Chain Notice: BLD0345-02 RAAC Remedials A pipeline has been launched for Supply Chain Notice: BLD0345-02 RAAC Remedials. |
22nd September 2025 |
| Pipeline Framework: FDIS - Aviemore Refurbishment to up to 4 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey North Region - Scotland A pipeline has been launched for FDIS - Aviemore Refurbishment to up to 4 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey North Region - Scotland. |
22nd September 2025 |
| UK fighter jets deploy to NATO border with Russia By projecting airpower into Eastern Europe, the UK aims to remind Moscow that its testing of NATO’s borders will be met with immediate and credible responses. |
22nd September 2025 |
| Babcock and Hanwha team up for Canadian submarine project Babcock Canada has signed a teaming agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. |
22nd September 2025 |
| Royal Air Force Typhoons Fly First Sortie for Operation Eastern Sentry Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have conducted their first operational sortie under NATO’s Eastern Sentry, carrying out Vigilance Activity with NATO. RAF Typhoon taxis at night. Two Typhoons from 3 |
22nd September 2025 |
| RAF marks 85th anniversary of Battle of Britain A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication was held today at Westminster Abbey to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, one of the most pivotal battles of World War II. The whole fury and might of the enem |
22nd September 2025 |
| Prime Minister Keir Starmer's letter to President Abbas: 21 September 2025 Prime Minister Keir Starmer's letter to President Abbas. |
22nd September 2025 |
| UN General Assembly: Foreign Secretary says global action will help drive UK government priorities Foreign Secretary calls for action on security, migration, climate, economic growth and development at her first UNGA meeting as Foreign Secretary. |
22nd September 2025 |
| American B-52 bombers arrive in UK for Cobra Warrior 2025 U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on 11 September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior 2025. |
21st September 2025 |
| Japan completes first-ever fighter jet deployment to Europe Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has carried out its first fighter deployment to Europe in its 71-year history, with F-15 jets touching down at RAF Coningsby as part of the Atlantic Eagles mission. |
21st September 2025 |
| British carrier stands up to Beijing in South China Sea British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has defied Chinese warnings of “provocation” and upheld international navigation rights in the South China Sea. |
21st September 2025 |
| MOD pressed on utility of foreign drone programmes While flights of new uncrewed systems in Australia and the United States are being closely followed by the UK, procurement choices remain tied to its own Strategic Defence Review and investment plan. |
21st September 2025 |
| Commando fliers sharpen crisis skills in Salisbury Plain drills Royal Marines and Fleet Air Arm crews have carried out pre-deployment training on Salisbury Plain ahead of large-scale NATO exercises in Norway this winter. |
21st September 2025 |
| British fighter jets deploy overnight to defend Poland Late yesterday evening, the Royal Air Force deployed Typhoon fighter jets and a Voyager tanker from RAF Coningsby to conduct air defence patrols over eastern Poland |
21st September 2025 |
| BAE to cut 116 management roles in naval ships restructure The UK Defence Journal was contacted by a source at BAE’s shipyards who said staff were told this week that some management roles will be cut across its Naval Ships business. This has now been confirmed. |
21st September 2025 |