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American forces strike Syria hitting terror sites
US Central Command said American forces carried out five strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria between 27 January and 2 February, destroying what it described as a communications site, logistics node and weapons storage facilities.
Norway could get in build Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has for the first time officially confirmed that Type 26 frigate build slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being assessed for potential transfer to Norway.
UK troops train for combat in live-fire Falklands exercise
An infantry company from the Royal Irish Regiment has completed its final major training exercise in the Falkland Islands, using the remote South Atlantic territory as a demanding test of soldier endurance, navigation and self-sufficiency.
Drones are reshaping warfare faster than doctrine adapts
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that drones and autonomous systems are transforming warfare at a pace that risks outstripping traditional military thinking, defence experts warned MPs.
Ferguson Marine cited as key voice in civil shipbuilding future
Port Glasgow shipbuilder Ferguson Marine has been identified as a significant contributor to Scotland’s civil shipbuilding sector in a new report by the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.
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RFA confirms 3-month crewing is optional, not default
Wording on the recruitment website for the RFA suggested that a three-month rotation was the default, that has now been removed.
Norway could get in build Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate
The Ministry of Defence has for the first time officially confirmed that Type 26 frigate build slots currently allocated to the Royal Navy are being assessed for potential transfer to Norway.
Ferguson Marine cited as key voice in civil shipbuilding future
Port Glasgow shipbuilder Ferguson Marine has been identified as a significant contributor to Scotland’s civil shipbuilding sector in a new report by the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee.
UK explores stronger underwater protection for naval bases
Britain is examining ways to strengthen underwater security around naval bases and ports as part of a broader effort to protect critical maritime infrastructure, according to new parliamentary answers from the Ministry of Defence.
No numbers yet on plan for new Atlantic drone ships
The Royal Navy has not yet set targets for the number of uncrewed surface or underwater vessels it may deploy in the Arctic or North Atlantic.
AVIATION NEWS
American forces strike Syria hitting terror sites
US Central Command said American forces carried out five strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria between 27 January and 2 February, destroying what it described as a communications site, logistics node and weapons storage facilities.
Drones are reshaping warfare faster than doctrine adapts
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated that drones and autonomous systems are transforming warfare at a pace that risks outstripping traditional military thinking, defence experts warned MPs.
UK defence must move beyond steel-era procurement, MPs told
Air Marshal (Retd) Edward Stringer has warned that the UK is still designing forces around Cold War-era assumptions centred on large platforms and prolonged specification cycles.
China quietly funding Russian war machine MPs told
China is providing decisive economic and technological backing to the Russian war effort in Ukraine, effectively sustaining the Russian ability to continue the conflict while avoiding overt military involvement, defence experts told MPs this week.
Leonardo cited as why defence must not be sidelined
The Leonardo helicopter operation in Yeovil was cited in Parliament as an example of how environmental, social and governance requirements risk undermining Britain’s defence industry if they are not matched by firm government procurement decisions.
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UK troops train for combat in live-fire Falklands exercise
An infantry company from the Royal Irish Regiment has completed its final major training exercise in the Falkland Islands, using the remote South Atlantic territory as a demanding test of soldier endurance, navigation and self-sufficiency.
Police back National Police Service plan, urge safeguards
Senior policing bodies have publicly supported the government proposal to create a National Police Service, while stressing that the reform must preserve strong links with local forces and communities.
Three jailed for 75 years over drugs and firearms plots
Three men involved in large-scale drug trafficking and discussions around the acquisition and exchange of firearms have been jailed for a combined total of 75 years following a National Crime Agency investigation.
Britain to lead new NATO special ops force
The UK is preparing to assume leadership of the NATO Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component after completing a two-year programme of preparation, training and validation.
UK revokes accreditation of a Russian diplomat.
The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador and revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in response to Moscow’s recent expulsion of a British diplomat, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has said.
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