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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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BAE Systems launching advanced digital fires capability at Eurosatory

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BAE Systems launching advanced digital fires capability at Eurosatory

12 June 2026

BAE Systems is launching its latest digital innovation to the front-line at Eurosatory in Paris next week, an advanced Indirect Fire Control System designed to enhance the precision, speed and connectivity of modern artillery operations.

UK Defence Secretary resigns

Defence

UK Defence Secretary resigns

12 June 2026

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, citing funding levels outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as unacceptable and that it would impact the readiness of Britain's armed forces.

Lightfoot International joins Nordic Climate Group in UK

Defence Security

Lightfoot International joins Nordic Climate Group in UK

11 June 2026

Nordic Climate Group has acquired Lightfoot International, a specialist provider of cooling solutions for defence and industrial applications.

Keysight wins Leonardo UK TEMS contract

Defence

Keysight wins Leonardo UK TEMS contract

11 June 2026

Keysight Technologies has been awarded a five-year contract with Leonardo UK Ltd to deliver Test Equipment Managed Services (TEMS) across multiple sites in the UK.

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Babcock recruitment drive seeks mechanics

Defence

Babcock recruitment drive seeks mechanics

10 June 2026

Babcock is calling on skilled mechanics to swap family hatchbacks for battle tanks and play a vital role supporting national security operations.

IFS launches IFS Zero

Aerospace Defence

IFS launches IFS Zero

10 June 2026

IFS has launched IFS Zero, an agentic AI Emissions Operating System designed for asset-intensive industries, such as aerospace and defence, where organisations face pressure to improve emissions reporting and supply chain transparency, with Scope 3 compliance now a contractual requirement.

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