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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.
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.
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.
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Gun requirement pulled from Fleet Solid Support contract
The automatic small calibre gun requirement has been removed from the Fleet Solid Support manufacture contract with Navantia UK, at a cost of £1.7 million recorded as a constructive loss, because it no longer matches the Royal Navy's likely future gun solution.
Ministers hold to Swiftsure dismantling deadline this year
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to dismantling the former submarine Swiftsure by the end of 2026 despite the challenges recorded against the Submarine Dismantling Project in the latest major projects report.
Burnham and Kristersson discuss Joint Expeditionary Force
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, with the two leaders discussing the importance of the relationship between the two countries both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force.
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.
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UK buys 890 parachutes for high-readiness airborne force
The Ministry of Defence has procured 890 additional parachutes as it works to align the Army’s airborne capability with plans for 16 Air Assault Brigade to lead very-high-readiness land crisis response.
Billions for space defence under new national strategy
The government has published a new UK Space Strategy, with more than £3 billion of it directed at defence capabilities in orbit, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade announced.
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.
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No decision yet on drone defences for Army’s new vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has taken no decision on including a hard-kill counter-drone active protection system within the Mechanised Infantry Programme, though such opportunities are being explored.
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.
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