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Defence boss warns UK is complacent about risk of foreign attack

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The Independent UK

UK defence spending ‘not enough to protect the country’, BAE boss warns

BAE Systems boss Charles Woodburn described the current climate as ‘the most threatening time I’ve seen’

The Independent UK

Streeting says Burnham government will prioritise military over other spending

Defence secretary says he will give arms industry ‘clarity and confidence’ in contrast to row preceding Starmer’s exit

The Guardian - UK

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What are ‘loyal wingmen’ drones? New unmanned fighter jet hailed as ‘groundbreaking for UK defence’

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The Independent UK

Wes Streeting unveils ‘loyal wingman’ drones in ‘groundbreaking moment’ for UK’s defence

New defence secretary says drone will be in the skies in 2027 as part of £300m investment

The Independent UK

UK politics: Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme – as it happened

New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’

The Guardian - UK

Defence shares climb on investment hopes after new Chancellor named

Babcock was the top riser on the FTSE 100, with shares up 7.8%, while BAE Systems lifted by 3.25% and Qinetiq moved 4% higher.

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Defence shares rise after Andy Burnham appoints John Healey as chancellor

Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector

The Guardian - UK

Defence shares get £4bn boost after John Healey confirmed as chancellor

Defence could be one of the winners under the new chancellor, who is likely to increase military spending in Andy Burnham’s government

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 rises as US jobs data eases Fed rate hike fears

The FTSE 100 closed up 174.53 points, 1.7%, at 10,652.87.

Evening Standard

India set to seal $230 million M777 howitzer support deal with US: Sergio Gor

India is set to receive a significant boost to its defence capabilities with a proposed $230 million US sustainment package for its M777 ultra-light howitzers. This deal, announced by the US Ambassador, aims to ensure the Indian Army can maintain these critical artillery systems. The package includes vital spares, technical…

The Economic Times

FTSE 100 struggles despite US-Iran deal progress

The index closed down 41.10 points at 10,430.62.

Evening Standard

Shipyard strike will cause delay to Clyde-built warships, union warns

STRIKES by shipyard workers will risk more delays to Clyde-built warships, unions have warned

The National (Scotland)

Shipyard worker strikes will risk further delays to Clyde warships – union

Staff at BAE Systems shipyards on the upper Clyde have voted to take industrial action.

Evening Standard

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FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

The FTSE 100 closed down 79.05 points, or 0.8%, at 10,425.96.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government agency panned for plans to attend major defence industry event

A Scottish Government agency has been slammed as it prepares to attend a major defence industry event in Glasgow on Wednesday

The Economic Times

US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operators

The United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, primarily centred on electronic warfare modernisation and advanced combat capability enhancements across hundreds of aircraft operated by both the US military and other foreign operators of the Joint…

The Guardian - UK

BAE faces £120m lawsuit over decision to scrap support for aid aircraft

EnComm Aviation says the firm’s action has cut off vital support for crisis-hit countries including South Sudan and the DRC

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 flatlines ahead of Iran-US peace talks

The FTSE 100 closed down just 2.95 points at 10,600.53.

MarketBeat

U.S. Shipbuilding Revival: 3 Stocks to Watch Now

Trump’s Maritime Action Plan could trigger a surge in naval shipbuilding. These three defense stocks may benefit from billions in new maritime spending

Evening Standard

European stocks sink amid Middle East uncertainty

The FTSE 100 Index ended down 130.44 points, 1.2%, at 10,780.11.

International Business Times UK

Are You In A UK Danger Zone? AI Predicts Most Unsafe Places If WW3 Starts

Discover which UK cities and towns are most at risk in a hypothetical third world war, as identified by Google's AI model, Gemini.

The Guardian - UK

Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan

CEO of UK’s biggest defence company says delay is holding back industry investment as BAE posts record sales

Evening Standard

BAE Systems profits leap amid ‘new era’ of defence spending

Europe’s biggest defence contractor reported better-than-expected underlying earnings of £3.32 billion for 2025, up 12% on 2024.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise

Defence stocks were higher after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must ‘go faster’ on defence spending.

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