DOWNLOAD IPFS The UXV Combatant, a bold British concept warship unveiled in 2007, was designed to lead a new generation of drone-carrying vessels but never progressed beyond the design stage. Developed by BVT Surface Fleet, now BAE Systems Maritime, the proposal aimed to merge traditional firepower with cutting-edge unmanned operations[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS NATO warships have completed joint training exercises in Arctic waters as part of Exercise Joint Viking 2025, a multinational operation held in the Norwegian fjords. The exercise brought together vessels from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Norway under the alliance’s Standing NATO Maritime Group 1, focusing on high-intensity[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Police have released images of 40 individuals they are seeking to identify in connection with violent disorder during last summer’s riots across parts of England and Northern Ireland. The appeal comes after more than 1,800 arrests were made following widespread unrest triggered by misinformation spread on social media.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS L3Harris Technologies has completed a test of a new propulsion power plant designed for the next generation of lightweight torpedoes. Conducted on 1 August 2025 at the company’s facility in Orlando, Florida, the trial marks a key milestone in the development of the Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Leonardo has agreed to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) and Astra from Iveco Group for €1.7 billion, a transaction expected to reshape Europe’s land defence sector. Signed on 30 July 2025, the deal is scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A fifth person has been charged following the high-profile break-in at RAF Brize Norton, where pro-Palestinian activists allegedly caused millions of pounds in damage to two military aircraft. The incident, which took place on 20 June, has triggered a nationwide review of security at UK defence sites. Authorities[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Tiverton councillors reignited debate over civic-military ties during a heated meeting on 21 July, as they voted to explore re-establishing a formal affiliation with a Royal Navy ship. The motion prompted passionate arguments, with supporters highlighting tradition and community pride, and critics raising concerns about political implications and[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government has unveiled a sweeping Strategic Defence Review outlining a ‘NATO First’ posture and pledging to increase defence spending to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2027. The strategy marks a clear shift from past expeditionary missions to a focus on deterrence, modernisation, and national resilience in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is facing mounting pressure over plans to approve what would become China’s largest embassy in Europe, with growing security concerns tied to the proposed site’s sensitive location in central London. Officials are expected to make a final decision by early September, amid warnings from intelligence[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army has officially launched a £130 million procurement programme to replace its ageing Watchkeeper drone system, aiming to deliver a more modern and flexible unmanned aerial capability by 2026. The project, known as Project Corvus, is designed to provide long-range intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance[Read More…]