France has ordered two Saab GlobalEye aircraft with options for two more and deliveries from 2029.

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The £16.9m deal maintains Gladiator until 2028 and funds integration of F-35, Typhoon and air C2 into the RAF’s synthetic battlespace.

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BAE Systems’ FAST Labs research and development arm has been awarded a $16 million Phase 2 contract under DARPA’s Oversight programme, which aims to build an autonomous system capable of maintaining continuous custody of large numbers of ground targets.

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The U.S. Navy’s sole-source move for the UK-built ALQ-260 BriteCloud from Leonardo marks a decisive choice that could set the tone for F-35 operators across NATO.

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BAE Systems has secured an $11 million contract from Korea Aerospace Industries to integrate the AN/APX-127(V)1 Combined Interrogator Transponder on the KF-21 Boramae fighter, replacing the APX-126(V) currently fitted to the platform.

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BAE Systems has secured contracts worth around 171 million dollars to supply its Bofors 40mm and 57mm 3P programmable ammunition to Sweden and Finland.

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The first Jupiter HC2 helicopter has begun flying operations at RAF Benson, marking its entry into UK service and the start of a programme that will replace ageing Bell 212 and 412 aircraft in Brunei and Cyprus from early 2026.

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The Ministry of Defence will launch a year-long military experience scheme in 2026, offering paid placements for 18 to 25 year olds across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

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Government data indicates British defence exports are on track for their highest annual total since records began in 1983, driven by major naval and aerospace sales.

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Senior Ministry of Defence officials have faced blunt criticism from MPs over the pace at which the UK is fielding drones and one-way effectors, amid warnings that British forces lag behind key European allies in deployed capability.

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