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Design contract for next-generation British fighter jet
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1914+ words) The "686 million contract has been placed with Edgewing, the joint venture formed by BAE Systems, Leonardo and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd., to lead the design and development of the next-generation combat aircraft, according to the programme. The award…...
Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year
11+ hour, 11+ min ago (546+ words) In response to written questions from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, Defence Minister Luke Pollard said the Type 45 destroyer, which entered Extended Readiness in October 2017, is nearing completion of major upgrades. "HMS DARING entered Extended Readiness in October 2017 and will return…...
Britain to introduce new inflatable warships to expand fleet
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (344+ words) Defence Secretary Sir Barnaby Haddock hailed the initiative as a "game-changer in naval warfare," stating that the new Inflatable Maritime Engagement Platform (IMEP) will allow the Royal Navy to quadruple its fleet size overnight while keeping operational costs at a…...
Number of F-35 jets ‘missing’ from hangar
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (306+ words) The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the status of several F-35B Lightning II aircraft after routine checks at RAF Marham revealed that a number of jets were not immediately locatable. Officials stressed there is no indication of foul play and that…...
Norway vessel project links to possible UK naval purchase
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (803+ words) The programme is intended to reshape Norway's fleet structure, replacing more than ten existing vessel classes with a smaller number of standardised designs to simplify maintenance, reduce costs and improve operational flexibility, according to the company. "A standardised fleet based…...
British forces conduct largest parachute jump in decade
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (211+ words) Paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment jumped from three RAF A400M aircraft flying at around 800 feet, while a fourth aircraft dropped 24 tonnes of equipment and supplies needed to sustain operations on the ground, the Ministry of Defence stated. The exercise, launched…...
Small fire extinguished on Royal Navy vessel at Devonport
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (358+ words) We were contacted earlier today by a reader who lives near HMNB Devonport. A Navy spokesperson said: "The Fire Brigade extinguished a small fire onboard a Royal Navy vessel earlier today. They have now left the Naval Base. There was…...
Rolls-Royce wins major Puma engine contract
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (328+ words) The order, described as one of the largest in the company's history, will see deliveries begin in 2028 and includes upgraded systems built around the mtu 10V 890 engine. The contract supports the Bundeswehr's efforts to enhance operational readiness and modernise its armoured…...
Norway defence uplift secures at least five UK frigates
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (518+ words) Norway defence uplift secures at least five UK frigates'UK Defence Journal Norway has moved to reinforce its long-term defence expansion with an additional NOK 115 billion uplift announced on 27 March 2026, a step that appears to steady earlier uncertainty around its planned…...
New advanced nuclear attack sub to join American fleet
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (309+ words) USS Massachusetts is the 25th Virginia-class submarine and the seventh Block IV variant, built under a teaming arrangement between General Dynamics Electric Boat and HII's Newport News Shipbuilding. It was christened in May 2023 and represents the 12th Virginia-class submarine delivered by Newport…...