BAE Systems has announced that its extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne, is set to be ready for deployment by mid-2026. For the past eight weeks, the company has been testing Herne at a confidential harbor on the south coast
A crewless Pacific 24 rigid-inflatable boat has been tested in the Solent for the first time in UK waters, operating remotely and autonomously under the control of a Royal Navy vessel. The boat, which plays a key role in Royal Navy operations such as rescues and intercepting drug runners, was piloted from the XV Patrick Blackett ship during the trials off Portsmouth
Russias Aerospace Forces have taken delivery of a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers from the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). According to UAC, the delivery was made on schedule, and the aircraft underwent necessary testing before being deployed to their operational locations
Russian authorities, including Rosaviatsiya and the Investigative Committee, have launched a probe into a fire that broke out on a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by Azimuth airline during its landing at Antalya Airport on Sunday. All 89 passengers and six crew members on board were evacuated safely, and no injuries have been reported
Russia is preparing to weaken support for Ukraine through cyber-attacks targeting Britain and other NATO members, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Pat McFadden will warn in a speech at the NATO Cyber Defence Conference at Lancaster House on Monday. McFadden will emphasize the dangers posed by Russian cyber activities, describing them as a "hidden war" that can disrupt critical infrastructure, such as power grids, and impact millions of people
The Netherlands has announced the upcoming launch of its domestically developed satellite, PAMI-1, in early 2027. This satellite, designed to enhance military intelligence capabilities, is being developed entirely within Dutch territory by a collaboration of local technology companies and institutions
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BAE Systems has partnered with Canadas Cellula Robotics to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle (XLAUV), named Herne. This collaboration aims to enhance naval capabilities with an uncrewed platform that can perform a range of missions, from anti-submarine warfare to the protection of vital underwater infrastructure
The Romanian government has formalized its decision to acquire 32 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets through the signing of a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) under the U.S
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