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Jan- 2026 -

8 January

Digital Data Bridge: UK ‘Solves’ Interoperability With Latest Software

The UK believes it has finally solved a long-standing challenge in military operations: interoperability between systems.

8 January

Arms

Image of the 'DragonFire' Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW), seen here undergoing trials at DSTL's (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory) range at Porton Down in Salisbury, UK.

Christine Casimiro

QinetiQ Advances Royal Navy DragonFire Laser in $78M Deal

MBDA, the prime contractor of the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon, has awarded industry partner QinetiQ a $78-million contract to continue work on the system’s laser source.

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29 December

Technology

Joe Saballa

Seven Laser Weapons That Defined the Defense Landscape in 2025

Seven laser systems in 2025 proved directed-energy is here to stay, transforming air and maritime defense with speed, precision, and near-unlimited firepower.

28 December

Europe

UK soldiers in full combat gear carry a casualty on a stretcher across grassy terrain during a blast-response training scenario

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Launches Paid Military Gap-Year Scheme Amid Recruitment Struggles

The UK will launch a military "gap year" scheme, as part of efforts to boost recruitment and reconnect young people with defense.

23 December

Air

Christine Casimiro

First Jupiter HC2 Enters Service With UK’s Joint Aviation Command

The UK’s Joint Aviation Command (JAC) has welcomed its first of six Jupiter HC2 helicopters — based on the Airbus H145 — into service, moving closer to supporting British forces overseas.

11 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Anduril Teams Up With GKN Aerospace for British Army’s Project NYX

Anduril UK has partnered with GKN Aerospace to support the British Army’s Project NYX, a program focused on advanced autonomous land systems.

11 December

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

HII’s AI-Driven ROMULUS Powers UK’s New ARMOR Naval Concept

HII’s AI-enabled ROMULUS family of unmanned surface vessels is taking a central role in Babcock's newly unveiled ARMOR Force concept.

10 December

Europe

hybrid naval fleet comprising crewed and uncrewed vessels on sea

Christine Casimiro

Babcock Unveils ‘ARMOR Force’ to Support Royal Navy’s Hybrid Fleet

Babcock has unveiled its ARMOR Force concept, designed to integrate crewed and uncrewed maritime systems to support Royal Navy initiatives to develop a hybrid fleet.

5 December

Europe