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Defence in depth. Warsight is a European news organisation specialising in providing in-depth coverage of the most important stories in the world of defence, staffed by a multiple-award-winning editorial team and contributors. warsight.com

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 14h

While dozens of companies are understood to have shown interest in the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme, the list of competing teams in the contest has been narrowed down to seven ahead of the programme’s trials stage. warsight.com/2026/10/01/u...

UK MoD selects seven teams to move forward into trials under LMV programme - Warsight

The UK Ministry of Defence has downselected to seven the number of teams bidding for the UK's Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) programme.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 17h

The Finnish Air Force has formally received the first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft for operations in Finland, less than five years after the procurement decision was announced. warsight.com/2026/10/01/f...

Arrival ceremony held for Finland’s first in-country F-35As - Warsight

The Finnish Air Force has formally received the first F-35As in country, less than five years after the procurement decision was announced.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Following the award of a UK Defence Innovation contract to develop its underwater prediction software for acoustic communications, UK company SEA will demonstrate the evolved capability at a forthcoming AUKUS ‘Maritime Big Play’ exercise. warsight.com/2026/09/30/s...

SEA’s acoustic comms prediction software makes AUKUS Maritime Big Play debut - Warsight

SEA will demonstrate its underwater prediction software for acoustic communications at a forthcoming AUKUS ‘Maritime Big Play’ exercise.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A UK Royal Navy platform- and sonobuoy-agnostic sonar sensing package can broaden anti-submarine warfare outputs across its crewed and uncrewed naval vessels. The capability was demonstrated at the REPMUS 2026 exercise. warsight.com/2026/09/30/r...

Royal Navy trials new ASW sensing package - Warsight

A Royal Navy platform- and sonobuoy-agnostic sonar sensing package that can broaden ASW outputs was demonstrated at REPMUS 2026.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The UK Ministry of Defence has celebrated the penultimate Astute-class SSN for the Royal Navy leaving its construction yard for sea trials. The reality, however, is somewhat less rosy than that event suggests. warsight.com/2026/09/29/r...

Departure of penultimate Astute-class boat for sea trials belies threadbare UK SSN capability - Warsight

The UK MoD has celebrated the penultimate RN Astute-class SSN starting sea trials, but the reality is somewhat less rosy than that event suggests.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The pace of both uncrewed maritime technology development and its implementation is accelerating, as events in September 2026 have demonstrated. warsight.com/2026/09/28/u...

Uncrewed maritime milestones illuminate future of naval warfare - Warsight

The pace of both uncrewed maritime technology development and its implementation is accelerating, as events in September 2026 demonstrate.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At a REPMUS 26 serial, the Portuguese Navy’s M-class frigate NRP Bartolomeu Dias was deployed to patrol a NATO maritime exclusion zone, escorted by up to 30 USVs and UAVs. The frigate was attacked by a force numbering more than 60 USVs and UAVs. warsight.com/2026/09/25/r...

REPMUS 26: Serial demonstrated an attack on a NATO frigate using over 60 uncrewed platforms - Warsight

During the REPMUS 26 exercise, a serial showcased how massed maritime uncrewed platforms could be used to both attack and defend a Portuguese Navy Frigate.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

At its recent inaugural tech summit, Thales briefed invited cutomers and journalists on new military technologies the company is looking to field in both the near and longer term. warsight.com/2026/09/25/t...

Inaugural Thales Tech Summit sees novel new technologies put on display - Warsight

At its recent inaugural tech summit, Thales briefed on new military technologies the company is looking to field in both the near and longer term.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG) has short-listed maritime capability priorities for the alliance – including countering uncrewed system threats – and is establishing new procurement approaches to speed up capability development and delivery. warsight.com/2026/09/23/n...

The need for speed: NNAG sets NATO’s priorities and processes for accelerating naval capability delivery - Warsight

The NATO Naval Armaments Group (NNAG) has short-listed maritime capability priorities and is establishing new procurement approaches.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Trump Administration’s approval for Saudi Arabia to buy the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II comes as the country is looking to expand its next-generation combat fleet. warsight.com/2026/09/23/s...

Saudi Arabia’s F-35 option: what next for Saudi combat aviation? - Warsight

The Trump Administration’s approval for Saudi Arabia to buy the F-35 comes as the country is looking to expand its next-generation combat fleet.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Thales launched its new technology strategy for the UK at its inaugural Technology Summit in London on 14 September 2026. Keynote speeches emphasised the imperative to embrace new technologies and truly transform UK defence procurement. warsight.com/2026/09/23/t...

Thales lays out tech strategy to ‘get ahead of the threat’ - Warsight

Thales launched its new technology strategy for the UK at its inaugural Technology Summit in London on 14 September 2026.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Skynet 6, the UK's flagship military satellite communications platform, is facing continued delays to delivery. Problems with build quality and issues with third-party suppliers have been cited as reasons for the ongoing delays. @securitysplat.bsky.social reports. warsight.com/2026/09/22/s...

Supply chain drags Skynet 6 satellite deployment - Warsight

The UK Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry cited issues with build quality and componentry as responsible for ongoing delivery delays to the Skynet 6 satellite programme.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Beyond the proposed NATO acquisition of 10 Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to replace the alliance’s AWACS fleet, a parallel Crewed Airborne Early Warning initiative is underway, also focused on the Saab GlobalEye platform. warsight.com/2026/09/22/d...

Dutch GlobalEye deal leaves big questions unanswered - Warsight

Beyond the proposed NATO acquisition of 10 Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, a parallel Crewed Airborne Early Warning initiative is underway.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

London-based Fering Technologies brought its Pioneer X ultra-long-range 4×4 mobility platform to the Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD) 2026 event, held at UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire on 16/17 September, promoting the vehicle’s unique capabilities. warsight.com/2026/09/22/f...

DVD 2026: Fering Technologies promotes Pioneer X hybrid 4×4 as battlefield game-changer - Warsight

Fering Technologies brought its Pioneer X ultra-long-range 4×4 mobility platform to DVD 2026, promoting the vehicle’s unique capabilities.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Polaris Government and Defense introduced a new military snowmobile, the Military 850 Voyageur 155 Crossover, in the second week of September 2026, Meanwhile, the company is soon to address mobility solutions for operating in the Arctic/High North ‘the shoulder seasons’. warsight.com/2026/09/21/p...

DVD 2026: Polaris launches M Voyageur snowmobile, addresses mobility in Arctic ‘shoulder’ conditions - Warsight

Polaris Government and Defense has introduced a new military snowmobile, the M Voyageur, in the second week of September 2026.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force as a full member. If accepted, Canada’s accession would mark a serious development for the JEF, bringing an ambitious nation into the grouping but also creating challenges of geography, scope and politics. warsight.com/2026/09/21/c...

Canada applies to join the JEF: opportunities and challenges - Warsight

Canada has requested to join the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) as a fully fledged member, which brings both opportunities and challenges.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An engagement between a Ukrainian and Russian USV in the Black Sea has kicked off the era of drone-on-drone warfare at sea. This is driving a need for new naval architectural approaches. @tayfunozberk.bsky.social reports. warsight.com/2026/09/21/u...

The first USV duel: The dawn of robotic warfare at sea - Warsight

An engagement between a Ukrainian and Russian USV in the Black Sea has kicked off the era of drone-on-drone warfare at sea.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Colt Canada introduced its C25 assault rifle to a UK audience at DVD 2026, positioning the weapon as a contender for the UK’s Project Grayburn: the effort to replace the UK armed forces’ SA80 family of rifles from around 2030. warsight.com/2026/09/20/c...

DVD 2026: Colt Canada introduces C25 assault rifle to UK, positions for Project Grayburn - Warsight

Colt Canada displayed its C25 assault rifle at DVD 2026, positioning the weapon as a contender for the UK’s Project Grayburn.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thales UK displayed a Schiebel Camcopter S-301 rotary-wing UAV at DVD 2026: a representation of the company’s ongoing work in developing autonomous UAV capabilities for both the Royal Navy and British Army -- and especially the latter's Project Nyx. warsight.com/2026/09/18/t...

DVD 2026: Thales UK presents its credentials to address Project Nyx - Warsight

Thales UK displayed a Schiebel Camcopter S-301 rotary-wing UAV at DVD 2026, representing its credentials to address the UK's Project Nyx.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The renegotiation of the US-Israel Memorandum of Understanding covering military aid could drive a greater Israeli push for localised defence industrialisation. warsight.com/2026/09/18/p...

Package negotiation: Israel’s US military financial support - Warsight

The renegotiation of the US-Israel Memorandum of Understanding covering military aid could drive a greater Israeli push for localised defence industrialisation.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Chinese company AVIC has displayed a graphic showing a high-energy laser weapon mounted on a J-36 low-observable aircraft. This suggests China may be betting on directed energy weapons as a defence against air-to-air missiles. @mcazalet.bsky.social reports. warsight.com/2026/09/18/g...

AVIC graphic surfaces depicting a high-energy laser on J-36 - Warsight

J-36 may be set to receive a high-energy laser weapon as a defence against air-to-air missiles. Yet looking deeper raises a lot of questions.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thales UK, in conjunction with Finland’s Patria, unveiled a Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier featuring the company’s RAPIDRanger weapon system at the DVD 2026 event, held at the UTAC Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire from 16-17 September. warsight.com/2026/09/18/r...

DVD 2026: Thales UK unveils RAPIDRanger weapon system mounted on Patria 6×6 - Warsight

Thales UK, in conjunction with Finland’s Patria, unveiled a Patria 6×6 APC featuring the company’s RAPIDRanger weapon system at DVD 2026.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Team LionStrike, the industrial grouping that is jointly pursuing the UK MoD’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirement, announced during DVD 2026 that it has appointed NP Aerospace as prime contractor for that effort. warsight.com/2026/09/17/n...

DVD 2026: Team LionStrike appoints NP Aerospace as prime contractor for LMV bid - Warsight

Team LionStrike announced during the DVD 2026 that it has appointed NP Aerospace as prime contractor for its LMV bid.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Lockheed Martin UK (LMUK) and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have combined to integrate a manned 40 mm cannon-armed turret and Lockheed Martin’s Skykeeper command-and-control (C2) system onto a Hanwha Redback infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). warsight.com/2026/09/17/d...

DVD 2026: LMUK and Hanwha display Redback IFV featuring CT40-armed manned turret - Warsight

LMUK and Hanwha Aerospace combined at DVD 2026 to display an LMUK manned turret and Skykeeper C2 system integrated on a Redback IFV.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

During a recent press facility at the famous Armstrong Works in Newcastle, Pearson Engineering detailed its co-operation with entities in Ukraine and the objectives behind this initiative, while also giving some idea of its future direction of travel as a business. warsight.com/2026/09/15/p...

Pearson Engineering deepens ties with Ukraine, details future direction - Warsight

Pearson Engineering has detailed its co-operation with various entities in Ukraine while giving some idea of its future direction of travel.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The UK’s Wedgetail airborne early warning programme continues to baffle outside observers, with the Royal Air Force refusing to give an estimate as to when initial operating capability might be declared. warsight.com/2026/09/14/m...

Confusion and delays continue with the RAF’s Wedgetail fleet - Warsight

The UK Wedgetail airborne early warning programme continues to baffle outside observers, with the RAF refusing to say when IOC will be declared.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The UK’s new Space Strategy outlines a whole-of-government approach to support increased space capabilities for defence, security, and industry. However, available funding may make some medium- and long-term ambitions difficult to realise. warsight.com/2026/09/14/t...

The UK’s new space strategy: One small step for Britain - Warsight

The UK’s new Space Strategy outlines a new approach to improving space capabilities. Yet available funding may make some ambitions difficult to realise.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

According to the Department of the Air Force, it was unlikely that the USAF will meet its current target of 1,145 primary mission aircraft. Yet the force aims to have 1,558 fighters in service by 2035. With CCAs not counted, how will these numbers be achieved? warsight.com/2026/09/12/u...

USAF: Shrinking force, shrinking capability? - Warsight

According to the Department of the Air Force, it was unlikely that the USAF will meet its current target of 1,145 primary mission aircraft.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

On 10 September 2026 San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI) revealed that it has developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called Wildfire focused on capability and affordability at scale. warsight.com/2026/09/11/g...

GA-ASI unveils Wildfire UAV as lower-cost, more attritable alternative to its Reaper-type platforms - Warsight

On 10 September 2026 GA-ASI revealed that it has developed a new UAV called Wildfire focused on capability and affordability at scale.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Brazilian Army has received its first LMV-BR2 4×4, a highly localised vehicle based on the IDV LMV platform, marking another step in the modernisation of its land forces. warsight.com/2026/09/11/b...

The Brazilian Army receives its first LMV-BR2 ‘Guaicurus’ - Warsight

The Brazilian Army has received its first LMV-BR2 4×4, a localised vehicle based on the LMV, marking another step in the modernisation of its land forces.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Rapid detection of chemical warfare agents and other toxic chemical threats on the battlefield has been on a trajectory towards cheaper, smaller, and faster systems. Now, wearable CBRN detection tech is emerging. @dankaszeta.bsky.social reports. warsight.com/2026/09/11/c...

Chemical detection wearables: The next frontier in detection - Warsight

Rapid detection of chemical warfare agents and other toxic battlefield threats has been on a trajectory towards cheaper, smaller, and faster systems.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In case you missed them, this thread contains the entire four-part series by @dankaszeta.bsky.social, on the US's potential shift in nuclear policy that would bring tactical nuclear weapon use onto the table.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At MSPO 2026, Poland's WB Group unveiled two new members of their Warmate family of loitering munitions - the low-observable Warmate 30, and the X-wing Warmate 8X. Here's what we know about them so far. warsight.com/2026/09/09/m...

MSPO 2026: WB Group unveils two new Warmate loitering munitions - Warsight

At MSPO 2026, WB Group unveiled two new loitering munition designs, the low-observable Warmate 30, and the X-wing Warmate 8X.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At MSPO 2026, Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola unveiled their Ratel IFV prototype. The vehicle is envisioned as a domestic solution for for the Polish Army's CBWP (Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle) requirement. Here’s what we know so far. warsight.com/2026/09/08/m...

MSPO 2026: HSW unveils Ratel IFV prototype - Warsight

Polish company Huta Stalowa Wola just unveiled their Ratel IFV prototype at MPSO 2026. Here’s what we know so far.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A ‘keel laying’ ceremony has been held for the first of the UK Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships, but some of the plans leading up to their entry into service remain debatable. warsight.com/2026/09/08/k...

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s Resurgent, as FSS programme passes milestone - Warsight

A ‘keel laying’ ceremony has been held for the first of the UK RFA’s FSS ships, but some plans leading to their entry into service remain debatable.

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Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The consortium that is bidding the INEOS Grenadier as the common base platform for the UK MoD’s Light Mobility Vehicle requirement has strengthened its team and brought its Enhanced Protection Vehicle out into the open. warsight.com/2026/09/08/t...

Team Grenadier introduces new team members, unveils Enhanced Protection Vehicle - Warsight

The consortium bidding the INEOS Grenadier as the CBP for the UK MoD’s LMV requirement has strengthened its team and displayed its EPV.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Out of necessity rather than design, the Ukrainian armed forces have embraced new ways of training, including an extensive use of extended-reality (XR) simulation solutions, that could ultimately deliver lessons for their NATO allies. warsight.com/2026/09/05/u...

Ukraine war highlights need for highly distributed training, leveraging of XR solutions - Warsight

The Ukrainian armed forces have embraced new ways of training, including an extensive use of extended-reality (XR) simulation solutions.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Brazil’s Avibras has resumed testing of the AV-MTC 300 cruise missile after a four-year hiatus, while the Brazilian Army has revived plans for a Block II variant, signalling a renewed effort to expand the country’s long-range precision strike capabilities. warsight.com/2026/09/04/a...

Avibras resumes AV-MTC 300 cruise missile testing as Brazilian Army revives plans for Block II variant - Warsight

Brazil’s Avibras has resumed testing of the AV-MTC 300 cruise missile, while the Brazilian Army has revived plans for a Block II variant.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The US DoW is considering a shift in US nuclear use policy that would bring tactical nuclear weapon use onto the table. Is this logic sound? The final of this four-part series by @dankaszeta.bsky.social examines hurdles to rebuilding the US tactical nuclear arsenal. warsight.com/2026/09/04/t...

Tactical nuclear option? Part IV: The devil is in the details - Warsight

The US DoW is considering a shift in nuclear policy. The final of this four-part series examines hurdles to rebuilding the US tactical nuclear arsenal.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The US Navy has revealed a new very-long-range air-to-air missile now under development for the Super Hornet, F-35C and the coming sixth-generation F/A-XX. warsight.com/2026/09/03/a...

A bigger stick for US Navy fighters: examining the AIM-424 Malice - Warsight

The USN has revealed a new very-long-range air-to-air missile, the AIM-424 Malice, under development for the F/A-18E/F, F-35C and F/A-XX.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The US DoW is considering a shift in US nuclear use policy that would bring tactical nuclear weapon use onto the table. Is this logic sound? The third of this four-part series by @dankaszeta.bsky.social examines tactical nuclear weapons in various scenarios. warsight.com/2026/09/03/t...

Tactical nuclear option? Part III: Actual nuclear missions - Warsight

The US DoW is considering a shift in nuclear policy. The third of this four-part series examines tactical nuclear weapon utility in various scenarios.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The US DoW is considering a shift in US nuclear use policy that would bring tactical nuclear weapon use onto the table. Is this logic sound? The second of this four-part series by @dankaszeta.bsky.social examines the battlefield effects of tactical nuclear weapons. warsight.com/2026/09/02/t...

Tactical nuclear option? Part II: The big or not-so-big bang - Warsight

The US DoW is considering a shift in nuclear policy. The second of this four-part series examines the battlefield effects of tactical nuclear weapons.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

On 31 August 2026 the Brazilian Army signed a contract with the CIO (IDV-OTO Melara) consortium to deliver seven Centauro IIBR 8×8 wheeled fire support vehicles. This signing of Phase II of the contract took place 20 months beyond the original December 2024 target. warsight.com/2026/09/02/b...

Brazil signs long-anticipated Centauro IIBR contract following a 20-month delay - Warsight

Brazil has signed the Phase II contract with CIO for the delivery of Centauro IIBR fire support vehicles, following a a 20-month delay.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Embracing his inner naval architect, US President Donald J Trump has asked the US Navy to relocate the entire ‘island’ superstructure of future Ford-class carriers further forward. The change is intended to make the ships “more aesthetically pleasing” for the president. warsight.com/2026/09/01/t...

Island obsession: another Trump intervention on future US Navy shipbuilding - Warsight

US President Donald J Trump has asked the US Navy to relocate the entire ‘island’ superstructure of future Ford-class carriers further forward.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The US DoW is considering a shift in US nuclear use policy that would bring tactical nuclear weapon use onto the table. Is this logic sound? The first of this four-part series by @dankaszeta.bsky.social examines what remains of the US tactical nuclear arsenal today. warsight.com/2026/09/01/t...

Tactical nuclear option? Part I: Looking at the USA’s former tactical nuclear arsenal - Warsight

The US DoW is considering a shift in nuclear policy. The first of this four-part series examines what remains of the US tactical nuclear arsenal today.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In the largest ever defence export deal in the history of Israeli-Greek relations, Greece has contracted Israel to furnish it with a comprehensive air defence network as part of its wider Agenda 2030 armed forces reforms. warsight.com/2026/09/01/g...

Greece signs EUR 3 billion deal with Israel to acquire Achilles Shield air defence network - Warsight

Greece has contracted Israel to furnish it with a the Achilles Shield air defence network as part of its wider Agenda 2030 armed forces reforms.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The UK Royal Navy has revealed its ships recently spent 72 hours tracking Russian naval and cargo vessels in and around UK waters. The activity reflects the response to a pattern of significantly increased Russian presence since 2024. warsight.com/2026/09/01/r...

Royal Navy shadowing Russian ships illustrates ‘new normal’ at sea - Warsight

The UK Royal Navy revealed its ships recently spent 72 hours shadowing Russian naval and cargo vessels in and around UK waters.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Houthi rebel movement in Yemen has announced a blockade-for-blockade operation against Saudi vessels, and those calling at Saudi ports. As a result, the threat to the global economy is now higher due to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. warsight.com/2026/08/31/h...

Houthi escalations raise risk of global economic crisis - Warsight

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a blockade against Saudi-linked vessels. This is likely to impact global supply chains and economies.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The UK Royal Navy has operated its Malloy T-150B UAV from a River-class Batch 2 OPV for the first time. This broadens the Royal Navy's deployment options for the system, which already include its aircraft carriers, destroyers, and auxiliaries. warsight.com/2026/08/31/r...

Royal Navy operates Malloy UAV from River-class OPV for the first time - Warsight

The UK Royal Navy has operated its Malloy T-150B uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) from a River-class Batch 2 offshore patrol vessel for the first time.

Warsight @warsight.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A maiden flight with a Gripen F fighter, the twin-seat variant of the Gripen E, has been successfully conducted by Saab. The aircraft took off from Saab’s airfield in Linköping, Sweden, at 09:40 local time on 28 August 2026 and remained airborne for 40 minutes. warsight.com/2026/08/28/g...

First Gripen F completes its maiden flight out of Linköping - Warsight

A maiden flight with a Gripen F was conducted by Saab from its airfield in Linköping, Sweden, at 09:40 local time on 28 August 2026.