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BAE Systems Maritime Australia is delivering the programme as part of the government’s continuous naval shipbuilding policy. It directly supports more than 2,500 jobs, mostly in South Australia, and another 5,000 positions across the national supply chain.
The Hunter class is intended to provide the Navy with an advanced anti-submarine warfare capability and support op...
The decision follows an increase in Russian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones. The Commission said Ukraine recorded 376 missile strikes in July alone.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “Europe shows our support is unfaltering and concrete.” She added: “As Russia intensifies its attacks, we are stepping up to help Ukraine protect its people and d...
The government and its industrial partners aim to double defence nuclear apprentice and graduate intakes to build the required workforce. The National Nuclear Strategic Plan for Skills targets 22,000 apprenticeships and 9,000 graduate positions over the next decade.
Recruitment will extend beyond scientists and engineers with specialist nuclear expertise. The enterpris...
The formation included two Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, two F-22 Raptors and four Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs. The Air Force said the flyover was “displaying U.S. airpower.”
The 509th Bomb Wing said the B-2’s appearance accompanied a 147-lap race through the National Mall. The event was the first Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation IndyCar Series race hel...
The UK government announced the package on 30 July 2026, with £5.9 billion allocated to BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness and £2.5 billion directed to the wider supply chain. The Alliance views the funding as a source of continuity across shipbuilding, nuclear propulsion and the supplier network supporting the Continuous At Sea Deterrent.
Alex McMillan, managing directo...