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HMS Dragon weeks behind allied warships as France and Greece already in Cypriot waters
HMS Dragon, a Royal Navy Type 45 destroyer, is delayed in Portsmouth as the UK scrambles to defend RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus from Iranian drone and missile threats.
Leonardo AW149 contract ends sole-bidder procurement: Is £15bn in UK helicopter exports a realistic 10-year target?
UK awards Leonardo a £1bn AW149 helicopter contract, anchoring Yeovil as a global export hub. What the deal means for defence markets. Read the full analysis.
Britain escalates: HMS Dragon and drone-hunting Wildcat helicopters deploy after Iran targets British interests
UK deploys HMS Dragon Type 45 destroyer and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean after RAF F-35B jets score first combat kills over Jordan.
UK pledges £500m in air defence support for Ukraine at NATO headquarters
UK announces £500 million air defence package for Ukraine, including NATO funding and missile deliveries, as allies coordinate military support for 2026.
UK opens military career pathways to jobseekers through Jobcentre Plus
United Kingdom links Jobcentre Plus with Armed Forces recruitment to widen access to military careers and apprenticeships. Find out how the new partnership works.
Is the UK really ready to back small defence innovators—and can a £20m fund shift the balance?
Explore how the UK’s £20 million defence fund and £7.5 billion SME push could reshape military tech procurement and support a new generation of startups.
Britain prepares for Ukraine deployment with £200m readiness boost and drone ramp-up
UK allocates £200M for Ukraine deployment readiness and drone ramp-up. Find out how this shapes European defence and what’s next for the Multinational Force.
Bharat Forge (NSE: BHARATFORG) signs Rs 1,661.9cr MoD contract for CQB carbines
Bharat Forge wins ₹1,661.9 crore contract for CQB carbines from Indian MoD. Find out what this means for India’s small arms industry and defence exports.
From blast shields to laser optics: How defence funding is turning UK SMEs into frontline suppliers
Discover how UK defence funding is helping SMEs deliver battlefield-ready tech and driving nationwide innovation through £35 million in strategic support.
Can a mobile brain scanner powered by quantum tech prevent silent injuries in military service?
Find out how UK scientists are using mobile quantum brain scanners to protect soldiers from hidden brain injuries after blast exposure. Read the full story.