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Government targets later Parliament for readiness bill
The Government is aiming to bring forward proposals for new defence readiness legislation later in this Parliament, but has not set a specific date for introducing the measures.
Ground-based beam could keep British solar drone flying
PHASA-35, the solar-powered stratospheric aircraft developed by BAE, has been selected as the flight demo platform for a power beaming technology intended to keep high-altitude aircraft flying through the night and the winter.
National defence awareness campaign to run through 2027
A Government programme intended to raise public awareness of threats to the UK and strengthen national resilience is already under way and will continue through 2027.
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British robot sailboats test submarine picket line
Six British robotic sailboats are testing a distributed acoustic picket line at REPMUS26, using hydrophones to detect and track underwater targets across a wide area.
US Navy lays keel for new Arleigh Burke destroyer
The keel has been laid for the future USS John E. Kilmer, DDG 134, marking the formal start of assembly of another Arleigh Burke-class destroyer for the US Navy.
National defence awareness campaign to run through 2027
A Government programme intended to raise public awareness of threats to the UK and strengthen national resilience is already under way and will continue through 2027.
Industry pushes to keep nuclear skills in Scotland
Babcock and Nuclear Restoration Services have co-chaired a showcase at the Scottish Parliament for the Scotland Nuclear Skills Hub, an initiative intended to build the workforce needed for defence and civil nuclear programmes.
US Navy orders more MK-59 decoys from British firm
The US Navy has awarded British defence company IrvinGQ a contract for further production of the MK-59 Floating Decoy System, with most of the work to be carried out in the UK.
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RAF Voyager sent to support Saudi defence operations
The UK is sending an RAF Voyager air-to-air refuelling aircraft to support Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks in the region, with the deployment agreed after a request from the Saudi Government.
Navigation and flight planning services bought for RAF E-7
Defence Equipment and Support has signed a contract with Jeppesen UK for navigation and flight planning services to support the Royal Air Force's E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft.
Ground-based beam could keep British solar drone flying
PHASA-35, the solar-powered stratospheric aircraft developed by BAE, has been selected as the flight demo platform for a power beaming technology intended to keep high-altitude aircraft flying through the night and the winter.
Britain buys new air raid sirens for its Cyprus air base
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for a rapidly deployable air raid warning system at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, according to a contract details notice published on Monday.
FQ-42 Vengeance arrives for US Air Force tests
A new FQ-42 Vengeance Collaborative Combat Aircraft has been delivered to Creech Air Force Base in Nevada, where it will join US Air Force test and evaluation work on the service’s future uncrewed combat aircraft programme.
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US backs Albania military modernisation with large loan
The United States has agreed a $302 million defence financing loan with Albania to support the modernisation of its armed forces and future purchases...
Foreign Office seeks suppliers for global security framework
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office intends to establish a Framework worth an estimated £2.7 billion, gaining access to specialists in areas including stabilisation, counter terrorism, defence support and cyber security.
Only one defence college for Scotland without match funding
Only one of the two proposed Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland will go ahead unless the Scottish Government provides match funding.
Government targets later Parliament for readiness bill
The Government is aiming to bring forward proposals for new defence readiness legislation later in this Parliament, but has not set a specific date for introducing the measures.
NATO publishes first public resilience requirements
NATO has published its resilience requirements for the first time, setting out how Allies should prepare for crises and keep essential services running.
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