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Britain terminates plan to buy new autonomous survey vessel
The Ministry of Defence has formally terminated plans to procure an uncrewed surface vessel under Project Lily, bringing an end to a programme that had been expected to deliver a contractor-supported autonomous platform for survey work.
Warship downs drone swarm off British coast in exercise
Dutch warship Evertsen tracked and neutralised aerial targets while also engaging and sinking uncrewed surface vessels as part of Exercise Sharpshooter.
Mini sonobuoys being developed for uncrewed systems
The Royal Navy is moving to expand its undersea surveillance reach through the development of miniaturised sonobuoys designed for use with uncrewed air systems, as part of a wider shift towards more autonomous anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
Shipbuilding debate raises yard access and fraud concerns
Ministers faced questions over naval shipbuilding, with MPs pressing on export claims, access for domestic yards, foreign suppliers and the impact of fraud.
Norway considers reducing Type 26 Frigate purchase
Norwegian defence planners are considering reducing the number of new Type 26 frigates purchased from the UK from five to three.
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American warship downs drones with laser weapon
The US Navy has confirmed that a frontline destroyer has successfully used a ship-mounted laser weapon to defeat multiple uncrewed aerial threats during a recent at-sea demonstration.
Britain terminates plan to buy new autonomous survey vessel
The Ministry of Defence has formally terminated plans to procure an uncrewed surface vessel under Project Lily, bringing an end to a programme that had been expected to deliver a contractor-supported autonomous platform for survey work.
Warship downs drone swarm off British coast in exercise
Dutch warship Evertsen tracked and neutralised aerial targets while also engaging and sinking uncrewed surface vessels as part of Exercise Sharpshooter.
Shipbuilding debate raises yard access and fraud concerns
Ministers faced questions over naval shipbuilding, with MPs pressing on export claims, access for domestic yards, foreign suppliers and the impact of fraud.
Norway considers reducing Type 26 Frigate purchase
Norwegian defence planners are considering reducing the number of new Type 26 frigates purchased from the UK from five to three.
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Mini sonobuoys being developed for uncrewed systems
The Royal Navy is moving to expand its undersea surveillance reach through the development of miniaturised sonobuoys designed for use with uncrewed air systems, as part of a wider shift towards more autonomous anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
UK confirms Watchkeepr replacement this year
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out gifting the British Army Watchkeeper drone to Ukraine, while confirming continued spending on the retiring system and confirming a delivery date for its replacement under Project Corvus.
UK helicopter delay raises concerns over industrial base
Questions over the future of the new medium lift helicopter programme were raised in Parliament today, amid warnings that continued uncertainty could undermine sovereign aerospace capability and the defence supply chain.
British forces to get new anti-drone powers
Defence personnel are to be granted new legal powers to counter drones near military sites, following a sharp rise in reported incidents around UK bases.
U.S. Marines select Anduril Bolt-M for OPF-L fielding
The award follows a 13-month testing and evaluation period in which Anduril supplied more than 250 Bolt-M systems to the U.S. Marine Corps.
LAND NEWS
Police back National Police Service plan, urge safeguards
Senior policing bodies have publicly supported the government proposal to create a National Police Service, while stressing that the reform must preserve strong links with local forces and communities.
Three jailed for 75 years over drugs and firearms plots
Three men involved in large-scale drug trafficking and discussions around the acquisition and exchange of firearms have been jailed for a combined total of 75 years following a National Crime Agency investigation.
Britain to lead new NATO special ops force
The UK is preparing to assume leadership of the NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component after completing a two-year programme of preparation, training and validation.
UK revokes accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador and revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British diplomat, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has said.
Strike action resumes at BAE Systems sites in Lancashire
Strike action has resumed at key BAE Systems facilities in Lancashire after negotiations between the company and Unite the union failed to produce an agreement on pay and conditions.
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