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9 June

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

UK Turns to SpaceX’s Starshield for Military Communications: Report

The UK has begun using SpaceX's Starshield satellite network for military communications through third-party distributors.

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

Europe

At an undisclosed location in the UK, during training exercises as part of Operation Interflex, Ukrainian military personnel shared their experience in using FPV drones in combat operations.

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Refocuses Training Program for Ukrainian Troops on Advanced Military Skills

The UK has announced it is revamping Operation Interflex, focusing on specialized military training for Ukrainian forces.

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.

5 June

Europe

Soldiers, formation, parade, military parade of the Russian Army on Red Square in Moscow on May 9, 2025. Military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Russia's parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany. Photo: The Kremlin Moscow via (Photo by The Kremlin Moscow / The Kremlin Moscow / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP)

Staff Writer With AFP

UK PM Says Russia Could Attack NATO Within Four Years

Russia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Friday.

4 June

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Navantia UK Reveals 1,000-Tonne Autonomous Vessel for Future Hybrid Fleets

Navantia UK is expanding its autonomous maritime ambitions with a new Large Autonomous Surface Vessel concept designed to operate in challenging sea conditions.

2 June

Europe

The Martlet weapon system has officially achieved full operating capability.

Christine Casimiro

UK Orders Hundreds of Martlet Missiles to Counter Drones

The UK has ordered “hundreds more” lightweight, multirole Martlet missiles from Thales under a $48-million contract.

May- 2026 -

29 May

Europe

Christine Casimiro

Royal Navy Ship Delivers Cargo for Strait of Hormuz Mine-Clearance Ops

A Royal Navy mine-hunting support vessel has delivered specialized cargo to a UK warship deploying to the Middle East ahead of potential mine-clearance operations.

27 May

Europe

QinetiQ increases underwater signature testing capability at Portland Bill

Giulia Bernacchi

QinetiQ Expands Testing Capacity for Uncrewed Minehunting Systems

QinetiQ has expanded the underwater testing capacity at the UK Ministry of Defence’s Portland Bill facility.

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.

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