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Marine engineering centre planned for Clyde dry dock site
Plans for a marine engineering centre of excellence at Inchgreen in Inverclyde have taken a step forward with a partnership agreement between the local council, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and West College Scotland.
Navy would ‘probably lose’ without autonomous shift
The Royal Navy would probably lose to an opponent that had made the shift to autonomous warfare while Britain had not, the First Sea Lord tells the Council on Geostrategy's Defence Talks podcast.
Sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil confirmed by ministers
HMS Bulwark is to be sold to the Brazilian Navy, the Ministry of Defence has officially confirmed.
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Royal Navy Russian vessel monitoring rises 25%
Royal Navy activations to monitor Russian vessels around the UK increased by 25% during the first eight months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, with ships dispatched on four operations involving Russian vessels during August alone.
First Sea Lord admits allies struggling with Russian subs
Britain and its allies are struggling to contain Russian submarines, the First Sea Lord has said, in an unusually direct assessment given in an interview for the Council on Geostrategy's Defence Talks podcast.
British warships shadow Russian vessels for 72 hours
Three Royal Navy warships and a Merlin helicopter have completed a 72-hour operation tracking Russian naval vessels and sanctioned cargo ships through the North Sea and English Channel.
MP questions Royal Navy support for Irish defence summit
John Cooper MP has accused Ireland of "freeloading" on defence and questioned why British forces should help secure next week’s EU defence meeting.
Navy wargamed hybrid fleet and still needs crewed warships
The Royal Navy has wargamed its hybrid fleet across the service, and the answer keeps coming back that crewed warships are still needed, the First Sea Lord has said.
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UK seeks £37m support deal for helicopter forces
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a contract worth an estimated £37 million to provide additional engineering, logistics and support personnel for the UK's Support Helicopter Force and Commando Helicopter Force at RAF Odiham, RAF Benson and RNAS Yeovilton.
RAF Envoy support extended after Phase 2 competition fails
The Ministry of Defence is extending support for the RAF's two Envoy IV business jets by two years at a cost of up to £26 million after the competition intended to deliver their longer-term support and military modification produced only one bid, which was deemed unaffordable.
South Korea cleared for 103 AIM-9X missiles
The United States has approved a possible $125 million Foreign Military Sale to South Korea covering 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, additional guidance units and associated support.
UK troops to trial foot-launched military paragliders
British troops are preparing to trial a new foot-launched military paraglider developed by Wiltshire-based start-up Blakcro with around £6 million in Ministry of Defence support.
Castelion raises $1bn for hypersonic weapons
US defence technology company Castelion has announced a $1 billion Series C financing round intended to expand production of its Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile.
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Finland orders Saab RBS 70 NG air defence system
Finland has placed an initial order with Saab for the RBS 70 NG short-range air defence system, extending its use of the Swedish company's ground-based missile family.
Netherlands orders Saab mobile camouflage systems
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence has signed a multi-year agreement with Saab covering the Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System, with an initial order placed for equipment to be fitted to Royal Netherlands Army Fennek reconnaissance vehicles.
Babcock extends Plymouth Argyle partnership
Babcock has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle for a further three years, expanding its support for the club's women's team and taking naming rights to its Foulston Park training facility.
Minister acknowledges Challenger 3 supply chain delays
Ministers acknowledge Challenger 3 supply chain delays, but say the Defence Investment Plan gives industry the certainty to work through them.
BAE gets £4m UK artillery parts framework
BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement worth up to £4 million to supply artillery, howitzer and armoured vehicle weapon-system components to the UK Ministry of Defence, including parts associated with the 105mm Light Gun.
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