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HMS Dragon tests Sea Viper missiles

HMS Dragon has successfully tested her Sea Viper missile defence system for the first time, during sea trials off the West coast of Scotland.

The Royal Navy’s newest Type-45 destroyer, which is proudly affiliated with the Welsh capital Cardiff, blasted an Aster missile out of her silo at three times the speed of sound, obliterating an incoming target in the sky above.

The live firing exercise – which took place on the Outer Hebrides missile range last week – marks the start of an intense work-up period for the 7,500-tonne ship before she is declared ready for operations and deployed, next year. With 95% of UK imports arriving by sea, the UK maintains a presence at sea around the world throughout the year to build partnerships and prevent conflict.

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Manor Marine and ZeroUSV partner on production of advanced British-built USVs

Defence Security

Manor Marine and ZeroUSV partner on production of advanced British-built USVs

12 May 2026

ZeroUSV has made a strategic investment in Portland based multidisciplinary shipyard, Manor Marine, to accelerate the production of its high-tech, UK-designed and built, Oceanus class autonomous vessels.

ODU introduces AMC NP for military and security applications

Defence Security

ODU introduces AMC NP for military and security applications

12 May 2026

ODU has developed its AMC NP connector for military and security applications, enabling easy-handling and a solid break-away design, to provide integrated solutions for cable mounting and improved field comms performance.

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first firing of FLP-t 150

Defence

Thales and ArianeGroup conduct first firing of FLP-t 150

12 May 2026

Thales and ArianeGroup have successfully conducted the first firing of the new ballistic munition FLP-t 150, which has an operational range exceeding 150 kilometres.

CSpO meets to advance operational efforts

Defence Space

CSpO meets to advance operational efforts

12 May 2026

The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board convened in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the UK and USA, addressed the rapidly evolving security dynamics of the space domain.

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NEIDA gains JOSCAR accreditation

Defence

NEIDA gains JOSCAR accreditation

11 May 2026

Stoke on Trent based NEIDA Products Engineering Ltd has achieved JOSCAR accreditation.

Intralink to drive Amprius drone battery tech into South Korea

Aerospace Defence Security

Intralink to drive Amprius drone battery tech into South Korea

11 May 2026

Business development consultancy Intralink, has been appointed by Silicon Valley battery specialist Amprius Technologies, to deepen its presence in South Korea, one of Asia’s most active markets for drones, robotics and advanced mobility.

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