Airbus just flew a U.S. combat drone in Germany—and plans to field it by 2029, ahead of France.
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UK awards £2.6 million for ballistic shelters at Faslane submarine base. Babcock International Group has awarded three contracts worth a combined £2.6 million to Northern Ireland construction firm Henry Brothers for infrastructure work at HMNB Clyde, including the installation of ballistic shelters. The work is part of ongoing security upgrades at the submarine base. (Single source) UK Defence Journal →
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PROCUREMENT — A Royal Air Force Voyager tanker deployed to Saudi Arabia has completed fourteen operational air-to-air refuelling missions, the Prime Minister told the House of Commons. The aircraft is supporting British air-defence assets also deployed to the region. (Single source) UK Defence Journal →
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