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US Navy reveals very long range AIM-424 Malice missile
The US Navy has publicly disclosed the AIM-424 Malice, a new very-long-range air-to-air missile from Raytheon with an officially stated reach of more than 250 nautical miles.
UK says Ukraine disrupted major Russian chemical plant
British Defence Intelligence says Ukrainian drone strikes damaged the Novomoskovsk Azot Chemical Plant, a major Russian industrial site linked to chemicals used in military explosives production.
Saildrone USV completes live-fire weapons test
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone have fired two rounds from an uncrewed Surveyor vessel during RIMPAC 2026, using US Navy targeting data and a remotely operated combat system to engage a surrogate high-speed surface threat.
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USS George Washington marks 200,000th carrier landing
USS George Washington has completed its 200,000th fixed-wing aircraft recovery, with an F-35C Lightning II making the milestone landing while the carrier operated in the Indian Ocean.
US orders more SM-3 IIA missile interceptors
Raytheon has received a $745 million contract to produce and sustain additional SM-3 Block IIA interceptors as the United States expands production capacity for ballistic missile defence weapons.
NATO and New Zealand deepen military cooperation
NATO's senior military representative has visited New Zealand for talks on maritime security, cyber threats and interoperability as the alliance strengthens links between Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific partners.
Germany reportedly considers helping fund UK nukes
According to an exclusive from The Telegraph, Germany is considering helping to fund Britain’s nuclear deterrent and providing conventional military support to protect key infrastructure such as Faslane, as Berlin explores deeper integration with the UK and France’s existing nuclear forces.
Saildrone USV completes live-fire weapons test
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone have fired two rounds from an uncrewed Surveyor vessel during RIMPAC 2026, using US Navy targeting data and a remotely operated combat system to engage a surrogate high-speed surface threat.
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RAF and US fighters complete Combat Archer in UK
British and US combat aircraft have completed live-fire weapons evaluations during Combat Archer 2026, using more than 120,000 square kilometres of controlled training space around the Hebrides and Aberporth ranges.
US Navy reveals very long range AIM-424 Malice missile
The US Navy has publicly disclosed the AIM-424 Malice, a new very-long-range air-to-air missile from Raytheon with an officially stated reach of more than 250 nautical miles.
UK says Ukraine disrupted major Russian chemical plant
British Defence Intelligence says Ukrainian drone strikes damaged the Novomoskovsk Azot Chemical Plant, a major Russian industrial site linked to chemicals used in military explosives production.
Sikorsky opens first EU Black Hawk parts hub
Sikorsky has selected Czech aviation company ČLS as its first authorised Black Hawk parts distribution centre in the European Union, supporting more than 150 helicopters already in service across the bloc.
33 RAF Air Cadet squadrons still without permanent sites
Thirty-three RAF Air Cadet squadrons are still waiting for temporary parading locations after hundreds of buildings were found to have electrical compliance problems.
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British Army trials new battlefield radar in Canada
British Army gunners are testing the new Ground Based Surveillance Radar in Canada, using the lightweight system to track troops, vehicles, aircraft and drones and to help correct artillery fire.
UK moves to secure half of Devon tungsten output
The UK Government is backing the restart of the Hemerdon tungsten mine with up to £71 million, while seeking access to as much as half of its annual production for domestic requirements.
Lockheed fires rocket from Kodiak container launcher
Lockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerised launcher, demonstrating a system designed to carry up to 12 GMLRS rockets and deploy from air, land or sea platforms.
UK weapons and fighting vehicle jobs rise 51%
Employment supported by Ministry of Defence spending in weapons, ammunition and military fighting vehicle manufacturing rose from around 3,900 to 5,900 jobs in 2024/25, new government estimates show.
Army comms programme hit red rating after Morpheus pause
The Army's wider tactical communications programme received a red delivery confidence rating in February 2025, while the paused Morpheus project had already cost around £766 million.
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