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Report urges Britain to offer EU nuclear protection
Britain should explore formally extending its nuclear deterrent over the European Union in exchange for access to European defence funds, according to a report by the Council on Geostrategy.
Vessels installed as targets at UK weapons range
Two vessels have been installed as military targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range, where they will be used to support weapons training by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
35 universities join UK defence alliance
Thirty-five universities have joined a new Defence Universities Alliance intended to strengthen defence research, build specialist skills and improve links between academia, industry and the Armed Forces.
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US Navy certifies Rolls-Royce engines for autonomous ships
The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for use aboard autonomous naval vessels following reliability testing designed to demonstrate that they can operate for extended periods without human maintenance.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A United States Navy Virginia class attack submarine has undertaken a routine visit to Faslane naval base in Scotland.
British aircraft carrier sails as NATO command vessel
HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed this weekend for three months of training and operations around northern Europe in her new role as NATO command ship for the Allied Response Force.
Report urges Britain to offer EU nuclear protection
Britain should explore formally extending its nuclear deterrent over the European Union in exchange for access to European defence funds, according to a report by the Council on Geostrategy.
Vessels installed as targets at UK weapons range
Two vessels have been installed as military targets at Holbeach Air Weapons Range, where they will be used to support weapons training by fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
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US approves sale of over 10,000 bombs to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a possible $5 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia covering more than 10,000 JDAM guidance kits, more than 10,000 general-purpose bombs and associated equipment.
Chinooks make a rare appearance over Glasgow during training
Chinook helicopters have been operating at low level as part of Exercise Kukri Dawn, a training deployment that has taken the aircraft over Fife, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Poland scrambles aircraft over suspected airspace breach
Polish Operational Command has dispatched a military helicopter to verify a suspected violation of Polish airspace by an unidentified object approaching from the direction of Belarus, the command stated on Friday.
British military medics test NATO wartime care in Estonia
British military medical personnel have taken part in a major NATO exercise in Estonia designed to test casualty care, evacuation and medical support during large-scale operations.
British forces deploy to Arctic island for NATO deterrence
British forces have deployed to the remote Norwegian island of Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and American personnel as part of a NATO operation intended to strengthen deterrence.
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Healey says debt interest now bigger than Defence
Chancellor John Healey has said the government is spending £1 in every £10 on debt interest, arguing that the bill is now larger than spending on Defence, the Home Office and Justice combined as he set out a new drive for growth.
Ministers reject stalking notice powers for service police
Ministers have rejected calls to write a new service stalking protection notice into the Armed Forces Bill, arguing existing protection exists.
35 universities join UK defence alliance
Thirty-five universities have joined a new Defence Universities Alliance intended to strengthen defence research, build specialist skills and improve links between academia, industry and the Armed Forces.
New military accommodation block opens at Kineton
A new £14 million accommodation block has opened at Defence Munitions Kineton , named in honour of an Ammunition Technician killed in Iraq, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
UK to launch national resilience campaign this year
The Government will launch a national public awareness campaign later this year to prepare households for emergencies and improve understanding of state-based threats, as part of a wider effort to develop a "whole-of-society" approach to national security.
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