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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.
March 5, 2026
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.
March 4, 2026
Why the Arctic just became NATO’s next frontline as Britain sails its biggest warships north
The UK is sending a carrier strike group to the Arctic as Russia expands its footprint and Greenland tensions rise. Find out why this matters now.
February 15, 2026
Ultra Maritime opens London facility to strengthen anti-submarine warfare solutions for allied navies
Ultra Maritime opens a new London hub to scale anti-submarine warfare innovation, boosting UK defense manufacturing and global naval readiness.
September 4, 2025
UK troops to lead NATO’s landmark exercise in Eastern Europe
In a show of strength and solidarity, the United Kingdom is spearheading NATO’s upcoming Exercise Steadfast Dart 25,…
January 4, 2025
Cohort’s SEA secures £135m contract for Royal Navy’s electronic warfare countermeasures
Cohort, the Independent Technology Group, has announced a significant milestone with its subsidiary, Systems Engineering and Assessment Ltd…
March 31, 2024
Thales and UK Ministry of Defence ink £1.8bn deal to boost royal navy fleet availability
In a significant boost to the Royal Navy’s operational capabilities, the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales…
February 5, 2024
Red Sea battle unfolds: US and UK navies clash with swarms of attack drones
In a dramatic turn of events, a U.S. warship and a British Royal Navy destroyer have engaged in…
December 17, 2023