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Defence Secretary John Healey, seen here during a previous visit to the Leonardo factory in Edinburgh, had been due to visit the Leonardo facility in Yeovil on Thursday to announce the contract but the trip was cancelled at the last minute

Years in the making: UK signs deal with Leonardo for New Medium Helicopter contract

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile

In pictures: The military assets from the US which are powering Operation Epic Fury

The AW149 made its first flight in 2009, with this particular example being seen at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2022

Picking up the workload: AW149 taking on multiple roles vacated by the Puma

The F-35 is one of the United States’ most advanced aircraft and is known for its cloud-based software which is designed to prevent external parties from making changes to its configuration

Former US F-35 instructor accused of providing tactical training to Chinese military

A report has warned the deterrence posed by the Royal Navy's nuclear fleet risks erosion as missile defences in Russia are improved

Russian missile defences could neutralise Navy's nuclear deterrent, experts warn

HMS Active emerges from her build hall during a ceremony in Rosyth Dockyard

A landmark day for Type 31s as HMS Active rolls out while work begins on Bulldog

To ensure maximum stability, the L96 rifle is supported by a Harris-stye bipod up front and a monopod at the butt - note the bubble level to ensure the weapon has not been canted

Snipers in the snow: Royal Marines practise their deadly craft on the range in Norway

The Juno HT Mk1 is used by No 1 Flying Training School and is equipped with advanced avionics and night-vision capabilities

RAF teaching Ukrainians to become helicopter instructors as Interflex training expands

The Italian navy guided missile frigate Virginio Fasan is one of the vessels taking part, showcasing the multinational nature of the exercise

Crewed and uncrewed warships working together on Nato submarine-hunting exercise

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is leading a strike group

Strike a deal or face a strike: US continues military buildup in the Middle East