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General Dame Sharon Nesmith: A trailblazer

General Dame Sharon Nesmith: A trailblazer

By Cesare 29 June 2026

Dame Sharon Nesmith has emerged as one of the most influential military leaders in modern British history.

Lockheed Martin Demos Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Autonomy

Lockheed Martin Demos Next-Gen Multi-Domain Mission Autonomy

By Cesare 24 April 2026

Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a live demonstration of its comprehensive suite of command and control...

Sukhoi Su-24M: Tactical Bomber

Sukhoi Su-24M: Tactical Bomber

By Cesare 19 February 2026
Air

The Su-24M "Fencer-D" is a tactical bomber capable of delivering both nuclear and conventional munitions. It...

RN Carrier Strike Group embarks on 2ndDeployment

RN Carrier Strike Group embarks on 2ndDeployment

By Cesare 28 December 2025

Thales is honoured to support the Royal Navy's deployment of the Carrier Strike Group (CSG), offering a...

A growing partnership in Norway

A growing partnership in Norway

By Cesare 7 November 2025
Sea

As two of Europe’s leading defence companies, BAE Systems and Kongsberg are already working together in...

Laser weapon

Laser weapon

By Cesare 27 October 2025

Laser weapons, also known as directed energy weapons, use focused beams of electromagnetic radiation.

UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

UK MOD Signs Protector Support Contract with GA-ASI

By Cesare 10 October 2025

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has formalised a significant support and sustainment contract...

de Havilland Vampire: Second British Jet fighter

de Havilland Vampire: Second British Jet fighter

By Cesare 13 August 2024
Air

The de Havilland Vampire was a significant British jet fighter developed and manufactured by the renowned de...

Drone dive bombers in Ukraine / Russian conflict

Drone dive bombers in Ukraine / Russian conflict

By Charmaine 1 January 2024
Air

Thousands of small consumer quadcopters are undertaking recognisance operations providing information for...

UK government help fund new nuclear-powered subs

UK government help fund new nuclear-powered subs

By Cesare 30 October 2023
Sea

A planned class of nuclear-powered fleet submarine (SSN) intended to enter service with the United...