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1 October

Naval Strike Missile (NSM) during an exercise.

UK Frigate Fires Naval Strike Missile in First Test

The UK’s HMS Somerset frigate has carried out the first firing of the Naval Strike Missile during an exercise in northern Norway.

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26 September

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Military Boosts Energy Resilience With ‘Jerry Can of Electricity’

Solus Power has secured a UK MoD contract to develop the Kratos battery system, a rugged and portable “Jerry can of electricity” for deployed forces.

24 September

Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Royal Navy Commissions New Astute-Class Submarine, Starts Final Dreadnought Build

The Royal Navy officially commissioned its latest Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine and began construction of its final Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarine.

23 September

Europe

Jodesz Gavilan

Babcock, BAE to Sustain Naval Guns for UK’s Type 31 Frigates

Babcock and BAE Systems will sustain the main guns on the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates to secure long-term effectiveness.

23 September

Middle East

Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Central Command (FASTCENT), approach the Arc Liberty, a Military Sealift Command time chartered vessel, in the Arabian Gulf to provide embarked security during a Strait of Hormuz transit.

Staff Writer With AFP

Security Agency Reports Blast Near Vessel off Yemen

A British maritime security agency said an explosion was heard near a vessel off Yemen, where the Houthi have been targeting in recent years.

22 September

Americas

A Royal Australian air force maintainer signals to an E-7 Wedgetail to stop after reaching its parking area after completing a scenario during Checkered Flag 24-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Nov. 1, 2023. Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall Air Force Base which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Carter)

Jodesz Gavilan

UK to Build Early Warning Surveillance Aircraft for US Air Force

The UK is set to build an early warning surveillance aircraft for the US Air Force.

22 September

Sea

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Self-Propelled Marine Platform From UK Can Haul Armor, Stay Afloat Under Fire

MilFloat is a modular, self-propelled marine platform, able to haul 30 tonnes, carry armored vehicles, and support missions from gap crossings to port maintenance.

19 September

Space

Jodesz Gavilan

UK, US Achieve Historic Satellite Defense Operation in Space

The UK and US have carried out a military first in space, moving two satellites into close proximity in a highly coordinated orbital operation.

19 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Jodesz Gavilan

Tekever to Build Its Largest UK Drone Manufacturing Site in Swindon

Portuguese firm TEKEVER is set to construct its largest drone manufacturing facility in the UK to support London’s push to expand its domestic weapons production.

18 September

Business