The UK is continuing early market engagement for a new multi-calibre sniper capability under Project SHAMER, with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) outlining requirements for rifles, support equipment, and long-term sustainment.

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The UK has relied primarily on overseas suppliers in the United States and Japan for advanced ultra-high-temperature materials used in defence applications, according to a government response to a parliamentary question.

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UK Regular Armed Forces intake has increased by 13 percent over the past 12 months, with total intake now exceeding outflow across all three services for the first time in four years, according to the Ministry of Defence.

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Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are scaling up the Javelin missile supply chain as global demand continues to rise, with suppliers investing in capacity, tooling and infrastructure to support higher production rates.

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Lieutenant General Simon Hamilton is set to become the British Army’s next Deputy Chief of the General Staff, following his tenure as interim Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), according to the organisation.

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L3Harris has begun high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system, as demand grows for capabilities to counter small drone threats to military forces and infrastructure.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has set out a significant increase in defence spending and a strengthened deterrence posture in the Alliance 2025 Annual Report.

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The UK is reforming procurement and expanding industrial partnerships to support faster capability delivery, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP has said.

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The trials, conducted in the United States, saw the system load and fire a missile from a 10-foot Tricon container, marking what the firm described as the first integrated live-fire and vertical launch demonstration of the concept.

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Industry warns that competitors such as the United States, Germany and Poland are benefitting instead of UK firms.

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