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D-Day Normandy beaches gain UNESCO World Heritage status as sites of memory
UNESCO designates D-Day beaches as sites of memory
D-Day Normandy beaches gain UNESCO World Heritage status as sites of memory
UNESCO has added the Normandy D-Day landing beaches to its World Heritage List, honouring the historic battlefield where Allied forces landed in June 1944.
Defence

29 Jul 2026

Canada takes observer role in GCAP as UK, Italy and Japan deepen fighter cooperation
6th generation fighter Tempest being developed under the global combat air programme (GCAP)
Canada takes observer role in GCAP as UK, Italy and Japan deepen fighter cooperation
Canada joins GCAP as an observer, highlighting the export potential of the programme even as Japan is nervous about admitting new full partners.
Defence

29 Jul 2026

UKDI opens latest innovation competition to accelerate battlefield capability delivery
UK military drone flying
UKDI opens latest innovation competition to accelerate battlefield capability delivery
The UKDI has consolidated various rapid innovation units and is now opening Cycle 8 of its innovation cycles with focus on counter-UAS.
Defence

29 Jul 2026

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