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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026: What to expect as RAF takes centre stage
Pictured here is the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team flying over Edinburgh City and Castle for the grand opening of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Saturday 12th August 2023 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (REMT) is the largest military engagement event in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK, which is held over several nights during the month of August on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Bringing together stories through music, dance, poetry, spoken word and imagery, a cast of over 800 UK and international performers will present ‘Stories’ through vivid and eclectic range of expression. The Tattoo will host performers from Norway, The United States, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago and Switzerland alongside acts from across the Uk and Ireland. The military will take a prominent role in the show with the Royal Air Force being the lead service this year.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2026: What to expect as RAF takes centre stage
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is underway at Edinburgh Castle, with more than 800 performers and RAF flypasts featuring in the 2026 show.
Defence

17 Aug 2026

Royal Navy drone fleet could triple missile capacity in North Atlantic war
A Royal Navy warship has completed the first firing of new ship-busting missiles capable of taking out enemy vessels at ranges of more than 100 miles.
Royal Navy drone fleet could triple missile capacity in North Atlantic war
A former senior Royal Navy officer says war games testing Britain’s Hybrid Navy concept produced roughly three times the missile capacity for a North Atlantic conflict.
Defence

17 Aug 2026

British Army delivers blood by drone
British Army medic with drone
British Army delivers blood by drone
British Army medics are using the latest drone technology to improve how they respond to tending the wounded and treating casualties on the battlefield.
Defence

17 Aug 2026

Apex Europe: Delivering defence innovation at the speed of the frontline
Headshot for Nick Waite, Clarion Defence
Defence

15 Aug 2026

How GCAP fits into the UK’s wider Future Combat Air System (FCAS)
Rendering of GCAP
Defence

15 Aug 2026

Turner & Townsend strengthens senior leadership team
Turner & Townsend
Defence

14 Aug 2026

SubSea Craft invests in Lorillion’s battery technology
SubSea Craft's VICTA
Defence

14 Aug 2026

QinetiQ systems and services support Combat Archer 2026
QinetiQ's Banshee Jet 80+
Defence

12 Aug 2026

British Army trials ARX Robotics’ GEREON UGVs in US-led Project Convergence drill
Five of the eight ARX Robotics-made GEREON UGVs are seen on the ground at Fort Irwin, California, during the PC-C6 trial that was held in July 2026. Note that each of these UGVs is configured for a different mission set. Image: ARX Robotics
Defence

12 Aug 2026

More than a shipwreck: How the discovery of HMS Tiger could change UK law
laying-wreath-on-tiller-of-HMS-Tiger
Defence

12 Aug 2026

UK and Australia deepen defence cooperation on advanced radar agreement
MoU signing of UK and Australian radar agreement.
Defence

12 Aug 2026

TEKEVER AR5 drones to strengthen Portuguese Air Force maritime surveillance
TEKEVER AR5 drone on the ground
Defence

12 Aug 2026

How the Royal Navy is developing its next-generation mine hunting capability
Mines float on the waves in the sea 3d illustration
Defence

12 Aug 2026

ADS Charity Cycle takes to the road for 350-mile Belfast to Bristol challenge
ADS Charity Cycle Ride group photo
Aerospace

11 Aug 2026

UK targets Russian banks and shadow fleet in new sanctions package
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelenskyy to the UK.
Defence

11 Aug 2026

British Army trainees complete first CFS-endorsed drone operator course
British Army Eagle UAS training
Defence

11 Aug 2026

Elbit Systems UK secures Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award
Defence

11 Aug 2026

Russian activity prompts surge in Royal Navy monitoring operations
RFN Neustrashimy tracked by HMS Severn.
Defence

10 Aug 2026

Royal Navy K3 Scout drones found transmitting data to China
Royal Navy operating in exercise
Defence

10 Aug 2026

Red Arrows cancel three airshows as Hawks remain stranded in Canada
Red Arrows at EAA Air Venture 2026
Defence

10 Aug 2026

Cambridge Aerospace raises funds to expand development capabilities
Skyhammer.
Defence

10 Aug 2026

UK launches search for new RAF Hawk trainer and Red Arrows aircraft
On Friday 22 May 2026, the Red Arrows transited into Crete ahead of a weekend of events featuring a flypast over the Commonwealth memorial cemetary and the first public display of the season. A THRILLING new display is being perfected and polished by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. The Red Arrows are in Greece, making full use of more settled weather to add finishing touches to a show that will be seen by millions this summer. The pre-season preparations overseas are called Exercise Springhawk and
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10 Aug 2026

The solar storm behind the Northern Lights is helping reshape how the UK protects its skies
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8 Aug 2026

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