Ministers have warned that Scottish independence would weaken UK and NATO security in the North Atlantic and Arctic, amid growing concern over Russian and Chinese activity in the High North.

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NATO intercepts Russian jets over the Baltic

Italian Eurofighters in Estonia were scrambled at around 11:30 today to intercept a Russian Beriev Be-200 aircraft.

UK appoints new Military Representative to NATO and EU

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s next Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.

Royal Navy confirms nine nuclear subs in service

The Royal Navy currently has nine nuclear-powered submarines in service, including four nuclear-armed vessels maintaining the UK’s continuous at-sea deterrent, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Paul Sweeney warns delays threaten Scottish shipbuilding

Paul Sweeney MSP has warned that delays to Scottish Government vessel procurement risk leaving publicly owned shipyards without sufficient work, arguing that the absence of a joined-up industrial strategy is undermining shipbuilding capacity in Scotland.

The Vietnamese-run spam network promoting Nigel Farage

Investigation - A self-described UK news page promoting Nigel Farage has used viral storytelling, opaque advertising, and off-platform links to amplify political content. It should be noted no link has been identified to Farage or Reform UK.

Royal Navy plans jet-powered autonomous carrier drone

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.

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UK warns Scottish independence would weaken Arctic security

Ministers have warned that Scottish independence would weaken UK and NATO security in the North Atlantic and Arctic, amid growing concern over Russian and Chinese activity in the High North.

Royal Navy confirms nine nuclear subs in service

The Royal Navy currently has nine nuclear-powered submarines in service, including four nuclear-armed vessels maintaining the UK’s continuous at-sea deterrent, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Paul Sweeney warns delays threaten Scottish shipbuilding

Paul Sweeney MSP has warned that delays to Scottish Government vessel procurement risk leaving publicly owned shipyards without sufficient work, arguing that the absence of a joined-up industrial strategy is undermining shipbuilding capacity in Scotland.

Royal Navy plans jet-powered autonomous carrier drone

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the scope of Project Vanquish, a Royal Navy initiative exploring a carrier-capable autonomous fixed-wing aircraft, in response to a written parliamentary question.

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NATO intercepts Russian jets over the Baltic

Italian Eurofighters in Estonia were scrambled at around 11:30 today to intercept a Russian Beriev Be-200 aircraft.

New British drone helicopter takes first flight

British aviation history was made this week as Leonardo's Proteus, the UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, completed its maiden flight from Predannack airfield on the Lizard Peninsula.

British Ultra heavy-lift drone extends range to 2,000km

British drone manufacturer Windracers has unveiled a major endurance upgrade for its dual-use ULTRA unmanned aircraft, enabling flights of up to 2,000 kilometres with heavy payloads, strengthening its role across defence, humanitarian and research missions.

UK and Sweden step up Baltic defence cooperation

The UK and Sweden will deepen cooperation on Baltic and High North security, with Defence Secretary John Healey warning that Russia’s renewed military activity in the region demands closer European coordination

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UK appoints new Military Representative to NATO and EU

Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s next Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.

The Vietnamese-run spam network promoting Nigel Farage

Investigation - A self-described UK news page promoting Nigel Farage has used viral storytelling, opaque advertising, and off-platform links to amplify political content. It should be noted no link has been identified to Farage or Reform UK.

Alexander welcomes Armed Forces Bill housing reforms

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said the Armed Forces Bill marks a decisive step in renewing the UK’s contract with service personnel, as new legislation promises a major upgrade to military housing across Scotland.

NATO chief to meet Danish and Greenland ministers

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet Denmark’s Minister of Defence, Troels Lund Poulsen, and Greenland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Research, Vivian Motzfeldt, at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on Monday.

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