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6th November 2025
As HMS Agamemnon moves closer towards joining the UK’s in-service submarine fleet, how does the sixth Astute-class fit into the Royal Navy’s defence strategy?
6th November 2025
The FDI frigates will have an enhanced warfare capability that matches the configuration of ships ordered by Greece.
On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
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6th November 2025
The potential expansion of production comes in the wake of Ukraine signing a letter of intent with Sweden for Gripen jets.
6th November 2025
As autonomous weapon systems proliferate, it is now essential to use the same core technologies to counteract and neutralise them.
6th November 2025
Known as Project Nyx, the flagship opportunity would look to award up to four contracts for initial development of the ACP concept demonstrator by 2026.
5th November 2025
The new uncrewed combat aerial vehicle is built from the existing Gambit series, with a focus on deep precision strike and SEAD mission roles.
5th November 2025
Speakers at the Defence In Space Conference (DISC) 2025 highlighted the critical and evolving role of space in national security, defence and the global economy.
5th November 2025
The US Marines Corps’ Force Design 2030 is about restructure, changes to operational concepts, a refresh of equipment and new categories of equipment. The review indicates a high level of success.
5th November 2025
The nuclear-powered vessel, which could carry the Poseidon autonomous torpedo – dubbed the “doomsday missile” – marks another step forward in Russia’s maritime defence push.
5th November 2025
The new vehicle will be based on the CV90 Mk IV chassis and turret, and will be armed with a Rheinmetall 120mm L44A1 low recoil smoothbore gun.
5th November 2025
Built on a 60-year heritage of providing the Department of Defense with solutions to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum.
4th November 2025
The company also affirmed that it would maintain its current trajectory and remain “on track” for its full-year guidance.
4th November 2025
Speaking in the UK Parliament, Defence Minister Luke Pollard said possible changes in the country’s steelmaking industry will have little impact on defence projects; while much of the steel in British vehicles and ships is imported.
4th November 2025
Both the US and Canada operate Cold War-era capabilities which cannot defeat today’s and tomorrow’s threats.
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