NATO Allies have agreed a new multinational initiative to develop drone-based deep precision strike capabilities, as part of a wider package of cooperative programmes aimed at strengthening deterrence and defence, the alliance stated.

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The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Evertsen recently shot down multiple aerial and surface drone threats during Exercise Sharpshooter off the Welsh coast, marking the first time a NATO ally has participated in the QinetiQ-run event, the company stated.

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The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that the restructuring of the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with initial operational capability targeted for the early 2030s.

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NATO Allies including the United Kingdom have agreed to launch a new multinational project aimed at strengthening defence against ballistic missile threats.

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More than 85,000 military drones had been delivered between April and October 2025, against an annual target of 100,000 for the financial year.

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The U.S. Navy has established a new depot-level maintenance programme for their F-16 Viper aircraft

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Exercise Hyperion Storm has confirmed Royal Air Force readiness to support the upcoming UK leadership role in the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component from July 2026, the service stated.

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The project is intended to develop an aircraft that can be launched from a larger aircraft, fly ahead of crewed platforms, and engage targets using its own air-to-air missiles.

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UK Defence Intelligence has reported that Russia launched approximately 4,400 one-way attack uncrewed aerial systems against Ukrainian targets in January 2026.

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Tekever has launched a new uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) Training School at West Wales Airport, designed to provide instruction for both internal teams and external customers.

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