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UK summons Iran ambassador after Faslane entry attempt
The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador following the charging of two individuals under national security legislation after an alleged attempt to enter Faslane.
Fate of troubled Ajax vehicle to be announced after Easter
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it has received the final Army safety investigation report into the Ajax armoured vehicle programme, with ministers set to update Parliament on next steps after the Easter recess.
British warship ‘fights off’ attack drones in serials
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan recently successfully tracked and neutralised multiple drone threats during a live-fire training exercise off the Welsh coast, as part of a QinetiQ-led programme designed to replicate modern warfare conditions.
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Scotland awards new ferry contract to Chinese yard
The contract follows a competitive tender process assessing shipyards on capability, capacity and facilities, with no UK yards submitting bids.
UK summons Iran ambassador after Faslane entry attempt
The UK has summoned the Iranian ambassador following the charging of two individuals under national security legislation after an alleged attempt to enter Faslane.
British warship ‘fights off’ attack drones in serials
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan recently successfully tracked and neutralised multiple drone threats during a live-fire training exercise off the Welsh coast, as part of a QinetiQ-led programme designed to replicate modern warfare conditions.
Starmer pushes at high level for Danish Type 31 frigate deal
Speaking to MPs, Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed efforts were ongoing at the highest levels to secure a win for Type 31 in the Danish Frigate competition.
Starmer insists no delays to Type 83 destroyer
The Prime Minister has said he is insisting there be no delays to the future Type 83 destroyer programme, amid concern over budget pressures.
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UK warns Iran has launched 3,500 missiles and drones
The UK has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, with additional aircraft, air defence systems and naval assets deployed as Iranian attacks across the region intensify, Defence Secretary John Healey has said.
L3Harris delivers 100,000 military GPS units
L3Harris Technologies has delivered more than 100,000 next-generation military GPS receivers to U.S. and allied forces under the Modernised GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 1 programme, the company stated.
Iran poses no current direct threat to UK say Government
UK says Iran poses no current threat despite recent missile capability concerns.
French-German air transport squadron moves U.S. Marines
A U.S. Marine Corps rifle company has been airlifted in the Arctic by a joint French-German air transport squadron for the first time.
US C-17 completes first nuclear microreactor airlift
U.S. Air Force personnel, including reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, have supported the first military airlift of a transportable micro-nuclear reactor.
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British forces numbers recovering after ‘difficult years’
UK armed forces personnel numbers are beginning to recover as more personnel are now joining than leaving, senior Ministry of Defence officials told MPs.
Ajax safe if used within specific parameters, MPs told
Ministry of Defence officials have said the Ajax armoured vehicle can be operated safely, but only when it is maintained and used within the correct parameters.
UK and Norway deepen defence and industrial ties
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard was in Norway to deepen military and industrial cooperation.
Government defends SDR priorities after questions on cuts
The Ministry of Defence has said the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets both explicit and implicit priorities for what the Armed Forces should scale back, as it moves to implement reforms through the delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
Defence SME Action Plan to follow Defence Investment Plan
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work is underway on a new Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan, but its publication will be delayed until after the Defence Investment Plan is completed.
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