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May 15, 2026

Land - Sweden's Aurora 26 Exercise Puts NATO's Baltic Defences to the Test

Sweden has conducted its largest military exercise as a NATO member, bringing together 18,000 soldiers from 12 Allied nations and

The UK and France are co-hosting the first ministerial-level meeting of the multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

May 14, 2026

Homeland - HMS Dragon Deploys to Middle East as UK and France Lead 40-Nation Strait of Hormuz Mission

The UK and France are co-hosting the first ministerial-level meeting of the multinational mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,

Two repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR) in Lincolnshire, enhancing live weapons training capability for both fixed wing and rotary wing air platforms. The project, delivered through a joint effort between the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), Landmarc and marine and construction specialists Topbond PLC, involved transporting the steel vessels from the River Crouch in Essex along the coastline to Holbeach, with specialist tug support provided from the Netherlands. The targets have been adapted specifically for military use and will support a diverse range of aircraft conducting live and inert weapons training, including pre-deployment preparation. Part of a Wider Training Estate Investment Programme The Holbeach installation sits within a broader DIO-led programme of training estate improvements across the UK. Brigadier Gavin Hatcher, DIO's Head of the UK Training Estate, pointed to parallel investments including new urban skills houses at Catterick and Larkhill, and training area improvements in Thetford, as evidence of sustained commitment to ensuring Defence can

May 14, 2026

Homeland - New Targets Installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range

Two repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR) in Lincolnshire, enhancing



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