NATO has placed a EUR 200 million order for 120mm tank ammunition through its procurement agency, as part of a wider effort to rebuild Allied stockpiles and strengthen deterrence, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency said.

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The Princess Royal has visited The King’s Royal Hussars during a major field exercise on Salisbury Plain, where troops demonstrated modern warfighting techniques ahead of a planned NATO deployment to Estonia.

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A man who intervened to stop a potential terrorist attack outside a Leeds hospital has been awarded the George Medal for bravery.

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The Government has failed to clearly define what it means by sovereign capabilities or to set out which technologies it intends to prioritise, according to a parliamentary committee, raising concerns about how industry and defence planning can align.

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NATO and China have held the ninth round of their annual Military Staff Talks at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, bringing together senior officers from both sides to discuss security issues and areas of mutual interest.

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Industry tells MPs UK security plans lack clarity on funding, priorities and engagement, warning gaps in consultation, skills and supply chains are already affecting investment decisions and long-term capability development.

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems has secured a major contract to supply propulsion systems for the German Army’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle, including around 200 mtu PowerPacks.

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Senior British and German military leaders have held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on logistics and support operations during an official visit to the UK.

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Four people have been arrested in Germany as part of a coordinated international operation targeting a network supplying equipment for small boat crossings to the UK, according to the National Crime Agency.

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Lockheed Martin has announced a new UK-focused technology development initiative led by its Skunk Works division, alongside joining the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) as a Tier 1 partner, according to the company.

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