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Challenger 3 tank timetable under review
The Challenger 3 main battle tank programme is undergoing a performance review and reapproval process, with Defence yet to quantify potential delays to Initial and Full Operating Capability.
UK brings forward maritime role for Protector drones
Britain is bringing forward plans to give the RAF Protector drone a maritime capability, with a review of the programme now under way.
UK keeps door open to more E-7 Wedgetails
Britain remains open to buying additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft, but any further procurement will depend on available funding.
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Dreadnought sea trial timing kept quiet due to security
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to begin sea trials, arguing that releasing the timetable could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces..
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
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.
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UK rules out A400M firefighting role
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out adapting the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet for aerial firefighting, despite being aware of an Airbus system currently under development for the transport aircraft.
Sweden accelerates work on advanced fighter jet
Sweden is moving its future fighter beyond studies and into flying demonstrators, with Saab awarded work to mature crewed and uncrewed tech through 2028.
Protector metadata issues due to be fixed by December
Problems affecting the dissemination of Full Motion Video metadata from the RAF's Protector remotely piloted aircraft are expected to be resolved by the end of 2026, the Ministry of Defence has said.
RAF recruits wait 356 days to start training
RAF recruits waited a median of 356 days between submitting an application and starting basic training in the year to June 2026, substantially longer than applicants to the Royal Navy or Army.
Ukraine reveals ‘game changer’ RAM-2X strike drone
UKRSPECSYSTEMS has finally put its name to RAM-2X, the 180km precision-strike drone Ukraine has been using in combat since 2024. The company's UK boss tells us why it stayed quiet and what it has been doing to Russian air defence.
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Germany pledges more missiles and shells for Ukraine
Germany will transfer additional Patriot and AIM-9 missiles from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine while financing tens of thousands of long-range artillery rounds, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has announced.
Lords warn funding doubts threaten Poland defence pact
Uncertainty over Britain's defence spending plans is raising questions over its new defence treaty with Poland, a House of Lords committee has warned.
Challenger 3 tank timetable under review
The Challenger 3 main battle tank programme is undergoing a performance review and reapproval process, with Defence yet to quantify potential delays to Initial and Full Operating Capability.
Programme GRIFFIN leads UK work on NATO medical readiness
The Ministry of Defence has established Programme GRIFFIN to coordinate the UK military contribution to NATO’s Medical Action Plan.
Forces yet to decide rehab staffing increases for major war
The Ministry of Defence has not yet decided whether to increase the number of military and civilian physiotherapists or other rehabilitation staff as it considers the medical workforce required for a large-scale conflict in Europe.
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