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16 June

Pictured: Regents Park Barracks played host to a demonstration of Project ASGARD, which is focused on transforming and speeding up how land forces make decisions via new software that exploits modern artificial intelligence / machine learning-based digital technologies. Asgard was showcased to international allies and industry partners in London. Participants were shown the capability in action, including its powerful impact on enemies. New British Army technology has been launched that will improve the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduce decision-making time for strikes. The Asgard digital system will help soldiers find and attack enemy targets from much greater distances. Following successful trials by British soldiers in Estonia, Asgard uses artificial intelligence and secure communications to help soldiers make faster decisions about targets, saving crucial time in combat. The system will make the Army ten times more lethal over the next ten years. It combines weapon systems, surveillance equipment, automated technology, digital connections and data analysis. Asgard forms part of the work to create a wider digital targeting web across the UK’s Armed Forces by 2027, backed by more than £1 billion in funding. It will better connect military weapons systems, allowing battlefield decisions for targeting enemy threats to be made and executed faster. The digital system will see the British Army leading the way in NATO in its use of technology to change how it fights, improving speed and accuracy.

UK Forms Taskforce to Fast-Track AI on the Battlefield

The UK has created a new military unit to embed artificial intelligence into combat operations, targeting faster responses in increasingly complex battlespaces.

12 June

Europe

Street art stencil graffiti by Toddel, depicting Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin making a deal on Ukraine, is seen in Kazimierz district in Krakow, Poland on February 18th, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

British, French, and German Envoys Urge Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks

British, French and German ambassadors to Russia urged direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv in a rare meeting at Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday, several days after a summit with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.

8 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The unmanned surface vessel Seahawk sits pierside outside of The International Convention Centre Sydney during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, Nov 8, 2023. IBP 23.2 is a Pacific Fleet exercise to test, develop and evaluate the integration of unmanned platforms into fleet operations to create warfighting advantages. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Monford)

Rojoef Manuel

AUKUS Kicks Off First Pillar 2 Initiative With Joint Undersea Drone Development

Australia, the UK, and the US have launched a joint program to develop advanced technologies for unmanned underwater vehicles, marking the first major initiative under the AUKUS Pillar 2 strategy.

8 June

Americas

Inert GBU-38 bombs sit on a palate ready to be loaded onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon

Christine Casimiro

US OKs Aircraft IRCM Sale for UK, JDAM Guidance Kits for South Korea

The US State Department has approved Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures for the UK and Joint Direct Attack Munitions for South Korea in two separate foreign military sales.

May- 2026 -

27 May

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland, UK to Sign Defense Treaty

Poland and the UK on Tuesday hailed a new defense treaty to be signed in London, expanding cooperation between the NATO allies to counter security threats, including from Russia.

26 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

The RHINO unmanned ground vehicle. Photo: XRC Robotics

Rojoef Manuel

XRC Robotics Wins British Army Deal for RHINO Ground Drone

England-based XRC Robotics has secured a contract to supply its RHINO unmanned ground vehicle to the British Army as the service expands testing of autonomous systems for frontline operations.

26 May

Europe

The Royal Air Force receives its first E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Receives First E-7 Wedgetail Surveillance Aircraft

The Royal Air Force has taken delivery of its first E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft, marking a major step in the UK’s effort to modernize its airborne surveillance and threat detection capabilities.

21 May

Technology

The UK's Swiftsure nuclear powered submarine

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock Grows Defense Engineering Capacity With AtkinsRéalis Partnership

Babcock has collaborated with AtkinsRéalis to boost engineering services in support of defense and submarine programs in the UK.

21 May

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

UK Adds Low-Cost Drone Killer to Typhoon Jets in Middle East

The UK Royal Air Force has started operational use of a laser-guided counter-drone weapon on Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft deployed in the Middle East.

19 May

Commentary