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People smugglers jailed over Facebook boat crossings
Two Vietnamese nationals who advertised small boat crossings to the UK on Facebook have been jailed following a joint UK-French investigation, according to the National Crime Agency.
Recruitment rises but trained strength still slips in forces
The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.
British Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets carried out a joint air strike with French aircraft against a suspected Daesh facility in Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence.
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Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year
Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.
American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs
The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.
New Trident training facility opens at Clyde
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".
Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation
Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps
Babcock to open Plymouth city centre hub for 2000 staff
Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.
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Northrop tests autonomous strike drone with US Army
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated a new autonomous uncrewed aircraft system capable of targeting, strike and surveillance missions during a US Army exercise.
AI drones trialled to spot mines for British troops
AI-enabled drones have been successfully tested to help British soldiers detect landmines and explosive ordnance more quickly.
British Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets carried out a joint air strike with French aircraft against a suspected Daesh facility in Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UK considering land-based missile defence options
The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.
UK defence shifts towards faster adaptation after Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has said the UK is reshaping its approach to warfare, procurement and supply chains in response to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a greater focus on speed, resilience and new technologies.
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Ukraine claims record Russian losses in March
More than 35,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded in March according to Ukrainian officials.
MOD cancels armoured vehicle spares contract plan
The Ministry of Defence has cancelled a planned contract for artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components, according to an updated procurement notice.
MOD moves to improve finance access for defence SMEs
The Ministry of Defence has outlined steps to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector, amid concerns over how procurement rules affect bank lending.
NCSC warns of messaging app targeting by Russia-linked actors
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has warned of increasing attempts by Russia-based actors to target individuals via messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Signal and Messenger.
Recruitment rises but trained strength still slips in forces
The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.
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