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British Army receives new helicopters in Brunei
The British Army has taken delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a GBP 148 million Ministry of Defence programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers walk out over pay
Seafarers serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have begun strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer from their employer, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Scottish Lib Dems warn of defence jobs skills gap
Scotland risks missing out on thousands of defence sector jobs due to skills shortages, warns Jamie Greene, with the Scottish Liberal Democrats calling on the government to do more to support the industry.
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Royal Navy tests deep-water survey system in Denmark
A specialist Royal Navy team has conducted the first sea trials of a new autonomous underwater surveying system, deploying it from a research vessel off the coast of Denmark.
HII partners with robotics firm to speed up shipbuilding
America's largest shipbuilder HII has signed a memorandum of understanding with California-based GrayMatter Robotics to explore integrating AI-driven robotic systems into its shipbuilding operations.
Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers walk out over pay
Seafarers serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have begun strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer from their employer, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Navy receives second autonomous minewarfare boat
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of its second remotely-controlled mine warfare vessel, named Adventure, as part of the ongoing Maritime Mine Counter Measures programme.
Union pushes for Fife build of Royal Navy submarine docks
GMB Scotland is calling on defence ministers to allocate Programme Euston work to deliver new out-of-water docking capability at HM Naval Base Clyde to the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, rather than opening the contract to international competition.
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South Korean pilots to train at UK test pilot school
QinetiQ's Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a training agreement with the Republic of Korea Air Force, bringing South Korean students to the UK's oldest test pilot school for the first time.
BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD seeker production
BAE Systems has signed a seven-year agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to significantly expand production of the infrared seeker used in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor missile.
Massive ‘dog fight’ concludes over Britain
The Royal Air Force has hosted its biannual Cobra Warrior exercise, bringing together allied air forces from Germany and Poland for high-end tactical air training in the United Kingdom.
British Army receives new helicopters in Brunei
The British Army has taken delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a GBP 148 million Ministry of Defence programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
French Rafales deploy to lead Baltic air policing
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets have deployed to Lithuania to lead NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing a Spanish detachment.
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Rolls-Royce building first UK battery storage site
Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a large-scale battery energy storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, marking the company's first such project in the United Kingdom.
UK exposes Russian router hijacking for cyber spying
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has revealed that Russian military intelligence operatives have been hijacking commonly used internet routers to intercept web traffic and steal login credentials.
Scottish Lib Dems warn of defence jobs skills gap
Scotland risks missing out on thousands of defence sector jobs due to skills shortages, warns Jamie Greene, with the Scottish Liberal Democrats calling on the government to do more to support the industry.
Chile backs Argentina on Falklands in joint statement
Chile has reiterated its support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, according to a joint statement.
No plans to expand counter-extremism role in Army policing
The Ministry of Defence has said there are no plans to second homeland security personnel to the Royal Military Police to tackle far-right extremism within the Armed Forces.
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