Royal Navy Hits Milestone in “Over-the-Horizon” Communications Upgrade
DE&S has officially reached the Equipment Delivery Date for Phase 2c of the Maritime Multi-Link (MML) programme. This move will fundamentally change how the Royal Navy shares data across the…
Global Leadership: Royal Navy Takes Command of NATO’s Task Force
In a ceremony held in Portsmouth today, April 10, 2026, the Royal Navy officially assumed leadership of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). While the handover represents a major moment…
“Skyhammer” Logic: Cambridge Aerospace Secures Landmark MoD Deal for Drone Interceptors
In a major announcement at the London Defence Conference today, Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed that the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reached an agreement with the British start-up…
£50 Million Defence Growth Deal: A Major Boost for Plymouth and the South West
The UK Government has announced a significant £50 million investment to supercharge defence businesses across Plymouth and the wider South West. The new Defence Growth Deal is designed to strengthen…
Shadowing the Fleet: Royal Navy Completes Ten-Day Operation Tracking Russian Vessels
The Royal Navy has confirmed the completion of a concentrated ten-day operation to monitor a series of Russian warships and a surfaced submarine as they transited through UK-interest waters. The…
“We See You”: UK Exposes Month-Long Covert Russian Submarine Operation
In a direct challenge to the Kremlin, Defence Secretary John Healey has publicly revealed that the UK and its allies recently concluded a month-long operation to track and deter a…
Securing the Pipeline: Babcock Awarded Four-Year Extension for Light Aircraft Flying Task
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has officially awarded Babcock International a four-year contract extension to continue delivering the Light Aircraft Flying Task (LAFT). This agreement ensures the continued operation and…
Typhoon Successfully Test Fires Low-Cost Precision Weapon to Counter UAS Threats
BAE Systems has announced the successful test firing of a low-cost precision weapon from a Eurofighter Typhoon, providing a new, affordable solution to the growing threat of uncrewed aircraft systems…
UK Prime Minister travels to Middle East to meet allies and support ceasefire
The Prime Minister is travelling to the Gulf today to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support and uphold the ceasefire to bring about a lasting resolution…
Jungle Wings: British Army’s Brunei Flight Receives High-Tech Helicopter Upgrade
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has officially delivered new helicopter capability to 667 Squadron Army Air Corps in Brunei. The upgrade replaces the retired Puma HC2s with modernised Airbus H145…