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Navantia UK wins second Methil export vessel order
Navantia UK has secured a second new-build vessel export contract for its Methil yard in Fife and is recruiting 60 additional skilled workers as activity at the site increases.
F-35C makes first arrested landing on Ford carrier
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II has completed the first arrested landing by the type aboard a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, with the milestone taking place aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy during aircraft compatibility testing in the Atlantic.
American F-22 stealth jet controls combat drone
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor has directed a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft during an airborne tactical-control demonstration, with the fighter pilot issuing commands that were interpreted and executed autonomously by the uncrewed aircraft.
NAVAL NEWS
Sealift replacement gets two hundred and ninety million
The Defence Investment Plan has allocated £290 million for a future strategic sealift capability, with the current contract for the Point class running until the end of 2031 and decommissioning of the existing ships a matter for their private owner.
No service dates set for Royal Navy’s drone warships
No specific service entry dates have been set for the Common Combat Vessel or the four classes of uncrewed platform that make up the Hybrid Navy, and planning assumptions support progressive introduction from the early 2030s.
Streeting rejects claim Scotland’s coast is undefended
Suggesting that Scotland's coast is undefended is both inaccurate and irresponsible, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.
Navantia UK wins second Methil export vessel order
Navantia UK has secured a second new-build vessel export contract for its Methil yard in Fife and is recruiting 60 additional skilled workers as activity at the site increases.
F-35C makes first arrested landing on Ford carrier
A US Navy F-35C Lightning II has completed the first arrested landing by the type aboard a Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, with the milestone taking place aboard the future USS John F. Kennedy during aircraft compatibility testing in the Atlantic.
AVIATION NEWS
Two re-arrested over alleged help to Iranian intelligence
Two men have been re-arrested in the investigation into activity close to RAF Fairford last month on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service.
Lockheed Martin to build British hypersonic targets
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to deliver Project Bowline, a hypersonic target programme supporting the development and testing of missile defence systems against advanced threats.
Brimstone 3 cleared for use on Protector drone
Operational clearances are now in place for the use of Brimstone 3 on the Protector RG Mk1, after trial data was reviewed, according to an answer given in Parliament.
American F-22 stealth jet controls combat drone
A US Air Force F-22 Raptor has directed a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft during an airborne tactical-control demonstration, with the fighter pilot issuing commands that were interpreted and executed autonomously by the uncrewed aircraft.
No new outsourcing at Fylingdales, minister says
The Ministry of Defence has refused to publish a risk assessment of private sector involvement in running the Solid State Phased Array Radar at RAF Fylingdales, saying the recent contract activity continues arrangements that have been in place for years.
LAND NEWS
Treasury takes on cost of Ukraine security guarantees
The Treasury has taken on responsibility for the cost of further support for ongoing international objectives, including Ukraine security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire, transferring that risk away from the Ministry of Defence.
Defence to find ten billion in savings by decade’s end
The Ministry of Defence must deliver £10.7 billion of efficiencies over four years, with the annual target rising from £1.4 billion this year to £3.5 billion by 2028-29.
Warrior disposal dates withheld on security grounds
The Ministry of Defence has refused to say when each of the seventy-eight Warrior infantry fighting vehicles removed from the fleet in the past year was disposed of.
Britain aims to restart Canada training next spring
The Ministry of Defence is working towards starting the British Army Training Unit Suffield commitment in April 2027, and funding is still being allocated through the department's planning cycle.
Defence to automate a fifth of its back-office functions
The Ministry of Defence is committed to automating at least twenty per cent of its Human Resources functions by July 2028 and to moving Regular personnel out of administrative work and into front-line roles.
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