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Hundreds of jobs to be created at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Ryanair expansion backed by public funding will grow maintenance capacity and apprenticeships at Scottish airport.
French carrier position exposed by fitness app
A French naval officer has inadvertently revealed the position of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after uploading a routine workout to a public fitness app.
UK open to expanding GCAP as Poland signals interest
The United Kingdom is open in principle to expanding the GCAP jet project to additional nations, Defence Secretary John Healey told the UK Defence Journal, as Poland signals interest in joining the effort.
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Two charged after attempted entry at Faslane base
Police Scotland said a 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman have now been charged in connection with an alleged attempt to gain entry to Faslane, which took place on Thursday evening.
UK seeks US support deal worth up to 1bn for new AUKUS subs
The United Kingdom has requested US support, valued at up to USD 1 billion, for submarine combat systems, technical assistance and personnel as part of the AUKUS programme.
UK rules out shift to French nuclear weapons
The UK has ruled out moving away from Trident to the French M51 nuclear weapon system.
Iranian arrested attempting to enter British nuke sub base
Police confirm arrests at HM Naval Base Clyde, home to the UK nuclear submarine fleet, after two people tried and failed to gain entry.
French carrier position exposed by fitness app
A French naval officer has inadvertently revealed the position of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after uploading a routine workout to a public fitness app.
AVIATION NEWS
Major defence projects slipping as delays mount
Even where costs appear contained, delays can erode capability, disrupt planning and drive further expense over time.
Hundreds of jobs to be created at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Ryanair expansion backed by public funding will grow maintenance capacity and apprenticeships at Scottish airport.
UK open to expanding GCAP as Poland signals interest
The United Kingdom is open in principle to expanding the GCAP jet project to additional nations, Defence Secretary John Healey told the UK Defence Journal, as Poland signals interest in joining the effort.
Russian fighter jet breaches NATO airspace
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities.
US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs
Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran.
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Reserve recruitment rises but conversion remains weak
Applications to join the Army Reserve have reached their highest level in five years, but concerns remain over the number of candidates progressing into trained personnel.
Scotland sets out first-year actions in AI strategy
The Scottish Government has outlined a series of immediate measures to drive adoption of artificial intelligence as part of its new five-year strategy aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity.
UK steps in on Scotland forces childcare funding gap
Launching a childcare scheme for forces families in Scotland, the Defence Secretary told the UK Defence Journal it will match support in England and address "punitive" costs that have led some personnel to consider relocating south.
Army training dropout rate falls
The proportion of British Army recruits failing to complete initial training has fallen to 19 percent, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UK below NATO targets, short on heavy force capability
The UK is currently below the level required by NATO capability targets and does not yet have the full heavy force mass sought for high-intensity operations, Ministry of Defence officials told MPs.
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