UK: access to EU’s SAFE defence fund not ‘value for money’
UK won’t seek to join EU SAFE defence programme in 2026, with ministers citing value-for-money concerns despite SAFE’s role in EU’s €800bn ReArm …
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US Navy takes delivery of new Virginia-class submarine USS Idaho
The US Navy has received its latest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, from General Dynamics Electric Boat …
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Northrop Grumman demonstrates AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with MCM USV
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a mine countermeasure uncrewed surface vehicle (MCM USV). This …
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Ukraine claims world-first underwater drone strike on Russian submarine
Ukraine’s MoD claims an armed uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) disabled a Russian Kilo-class submarine in Novorossiysk—potentially the first successful attack …
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Thales develop UUV sonar prototype in ten months
Thales confirmed that their sonar systems were “worked harder” than they have been previously Using building blocks from heritage systems – …
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US NAVSEA selects Damen’s LST100 design for LSM programme
The US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has chosen Damen Shipyards Group’s Landing Ship Transport (LST)100 design for its Medium …
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NAVAIR confirms V-22 Osprey airworthiness
US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has confirmed the airworthiness of the V-22 Osprey aircraft operated by the US Air …
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FY26 NDAA: facts, figures, and the reasons why
FY26 NDAA passes US House, moving closer to Senate vote and Trump signature Record $900.6bn defence budget prioritises operations, personnel, and …
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HavocAI completes live GPS-free air–sea autonomy demonstration
HavocAI, a maritime swarm autonomy company, has completed what it claims is the first live demonstration of fully integrated air–sea …
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HII reports 30% completion of ROMULUS USV prototype
HII has confirmed that construction of the prototype for its new ROMULUS unmanned surface vessel (USV) family has reached 30% …
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GE Aerospace to supply engines for two US Navy destroyers
GE Aerospace’s Marine Engines & Systems division has secured orders for eight LM2500 marine gas turbine engines to equip the …
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US Navy awards $1.7bn contract to BAE Systems for APKWS kits
The US Navy has signed a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with BAE Systems for Advanced Precision Kill …
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UK signs up to European defence export treaty
UK joins France-Germany-Spain defence export control treaty, easing licence approvals and allowing up to 20% UK content without delay. Move aligns …
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Meeting the cooling demands of advanced military electronics
Microprocessor and integrated circuit technologies have advanced rapidly in recent years. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning …
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Type 31 frigate programme advances with HMS Formidable keel ceremony in Rosyth
Babcock has performed keel laying ceremony of the third Type 31 frigate, the future His Majesty's Ship (HMS) Formidable, at …
