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Russian activity in the UK’s maritime area of responsibility is up 41 per cent this year, says Defence Secretary Wes Streeting: "High North security is homeland security." #AFF26
A northern navies pact, Norwegian motherships for the Royal Navy, new drone deals and stark warnings on Russia: how the Atlantic Future Forum in Oslo delivered. #AFF26
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said the Hybrid Navy can give Britain an industrial lead in one of the biggest global markets of the coming decades.
Britons are “pretty savvy” and want honest advice on how to prepare for crises, says Security Minister Dan Jarvis, citing polling that 84 per cent expect it from government. #AFF26
The Royal Navy has turned a corner and is in a period of renewal, says the First Sea Lord, who leaves Oslo with hope: “Prepare for war if you want peace.”
Britain has confirmed it will buy three Norwegian-designed mine-hunting motherships, the first due in 2031, with an option for three more. #AFF26
SNP claims Scotland is undefended talk down the forces guarding it, says Douglas Alexander: Scotland “stands stronger and is safer” as part of the United Kingdom.
In a wide-ranging discussion aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander spoke to the UK Defence Journal about shipbuilding, skills and security. #AFF26
Germany must be able to move 800,000 allied soldiers from its western to its eastern borders within thirty days, says its defence policy director. #AFF26
Defence minister Luke Pollard has tested STARK’s Plymouth-built Vanta 12, an uncrewed strike boat armed with Sea Venom missiles, during a demo in Oslo. #AFF26
