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Royal Navy upgrades to boost warship lethality
The Ministry of Defence has outlined ongoing work to enhance the firepower of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet as part of a broad modernisation drive.
UK holds off on Type 32 frigate plans pending review
The Ministry of Defence has made no visible progress on the Type 32 frigate ahead of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, with the project still in its concept phase and lacking a confirmed design or procurement schedule.
Navantia UK welcomes 73 new apprentices across four yards
Navantia UK has taken on 73 new apprentices across its sites in Appledore, Arnish, Belfast and Methil, marking the fifth anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and expanding its investment in Britain’s shipbuilding workforce.
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UK steel cuts ‘pose low risk’ to defence supply chain
The Ministry of Defence has downplayed concerns that reductions in Britain’s steelmaking capacity could undermine national defence projects, stating that the overall impact on critical infrastructure is “deemed low”.
Repair call-out costs for UK reserve bases revealed
The Ministry of Defence has published monthly figures showing the cost of urgent repair call-outs to Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association (RFCA) sites across the United Kingdom since January 2023.
Police boost protection for politicians and journalists
Senior counter-terrorism officers say policing resources are being reoriented toward defending democratic institutions and those who represent or report on them, as the threat from both extremists and hostile states continues to rise.
AVIATION NEWS
RAF maintains steady supply flights for Ukraine support
British transport aircraft continue to operate regular flights between RAF Brize Norton and Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, sustaining the air bridge that enables the delivery of equipment to Ukraine.
UK confirms Spain overflight ban ‘no impact’ on Gibraltar ops
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that restrictions on British military aircraft entering Spanish airspace continue to apply to flights arriving at or departing from RAF Gibraltar, though officials say the measures have no operational impact.
Home Office aircraft conducts overnight Channel patrol
A specially equipped Dash 8 surveillance aircraft operated for the Home Office has been conducting overnight and early morning patrols over the English Channel.
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