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Nov- 2025 -

4 November

Norwegian soldiers conduct training during an exercise with Light Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at an undisclosed location within the European Theater, on Sept. 2, 2025. The Norwegian-led arctic operation was a first-of-its-kind mission to conduct rapid insertion of military assets to remote and austere location. The operation focused on NATO sea denial and maritime domain awareness capabilities and helps set conditions to quickly respond and defeat any crisis or threat to NATO allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Addysyn Tobar)

Europe Could Struggle to Mobilize Troops, Arms in Case of War With Russia: Study

Europe could struggle to mobilize enough troops or quickly produce enough weapons in case of a direct confrontation with Russia, a new report warned.

4 November

Europe

Autonomous Rattler boat operating alongside a Royal Navy warship during open-sea trials off the coast of Scotland

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Uncrewed Boats Controlled From 500 Miles Escort UK Warships in Landmark Test

A fleet of uncrewed boats proved they can operate hundreds of miles from their human controllers, escorting warships in a 72-hour trial.

3 November

Space

Soldier operating a command, control, and command, control, and data processing station for military satellites

Jodesz Gavilan

Slingshot Wins UK Deal to Expand AI-Powered Space Tracking

Slingshot Aerospace has secured a new contract to expand UK satellite tracking capabilities using artificial intelligence and optical sensors.

3 November

Europe

Image of a Service member, seen here coming home to the family dog Luna, at their Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in Whittington Barracks, Lichfield. Thousands of Armed Forces families will benefit from new freedoms to keep pets and personalise their homes as part of the Government’s commitment to improve forces housing. The measures, announced today include greater freedoms to own pets, decorate, and personalise houses, and run businesses from home.   The latest improvements to military family housing — some already in effect from 9 August — mark a key milestone in delivering the Government’s new Consumer Charter. Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to put forces families at the heart of defence housing reform, vowing to “stop the rot” and raise standards across service accommodation nationwide. The Charter is part of the forthcoming Defence Housing Strategy, which will set out plans for a generational renewal of forces housing, helping renew the nation’s contract with those who serve and supporting the Government’s Plan for Change.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Launches Biggest Armed Forces Housing Overhaul in 50 Years Under $11B Plan

The UK has unveiled a $11.8 billion Defence Housing Strategy that will modernize more than 40,000 military homes over the next decade.

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31 October

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Funds Solus Power’s ‘Jerry Can of Electricity’ for Field Operations

Solus Power has landed a new contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to accelerate the development of Kratos.

30 October

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Frontline Goes Digital: UK Troops Experiment With New Battlefield Network System

Cobalt is a battlefield management system developed by Arondite that links drones, uncrewed vehicles, and infantry into a shared digital network.

29 October

Air

Giulia Bernacchi

Volatus Aerospace Acquires Advanced Drone Technologies From UK Firm Caliburn

Canada's Volatus Aerospace has acquired a suite of advanced remotely piloted aircraft system technologies from UK-based company Caliburn.

28 October

Air

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Firm HAV Secures First Defense Orders for Airlander 10 Hybrid Airships

The UK’s Hybrid Air Vehicles has received reservations for three Airlander 10 hybrid airships, in a first for defense use.

28 October

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, Turkey Sign $11B Eurofighter Deal

British Prime Minister Starmer signed an agreement to sell Eurofighter jets to NATO member Turkey in a 10-year deal worth nearly $11 billion.

27 October

Air

A Typhoon jet takes off from the RAF's Coningsby base in Lincolnshire, the UK

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Eyes Eurofighter Deal as UK’s Starmer Visits

UK's Prime Minister Starmer arrived in Ankara to meet President Erdogan for talks focused on Turkey's purchase of Eurofighter jets.

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