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The tank Britain waited 30 years to fire: Challenger 3 main battle tank programme explained
Challenger 3 is the British Army's next-generation main battle tank, built by RBSL in Telford from upgraded Challenger 2 hulls. 148 vehicles due in service by 2030.
Britain foils covert Russian sub operation disguised as Middle East distraction
UK exposes covert Russian GUGI submarine operation near British waters targeting North Atlantic cables. Three vessels tracked, forced to retreat. No infrastructure damage confirmed.
Who is Andrew Roughan, the new CEO of Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT), and what does his appointment mean for shareholders?
Andrew Roughan joins Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT) as CEO. His Plexal and Here East background explained, plus what his appointment means for Project Ixian shareholders.
Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT): Can Project Ixian deliver the UK’s first sovereign-AI defence contract?
Defence Holdings (LSE: ALRT) investor roadmap. Project Ixian contract progress, new CEO Andrew Roughan, UK defence spending tailwinds, and key risks explained.
Mazagon Dock (NSE: MAZDOCK) is sitting on the biggest defence contract in Indian history. Here is what happens next.
NSE: MAZDOCK is approaching a Rs 70,000-90,000 crore P75I submarine contract decision. Here is what retail investors need to know before it lands.
Babcock (LSE: BAB) secures six-month FMSP bridging agreement with UK MOD as long-term successor contract nears finalisation
Babcock International Group (BAB) agrees six-month FMSP bridge with the UK Ministry of Defence as a long-term naval submarine support contract nears finalisation. Read full analysis.
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.