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The first of the new medium-lift military helicopters for the UK is expected to enter service in January 2031.
Due to an unprecedented volume of applications, the British Army is not currently accepting new applications from Commonwealth citizens, other than for those who wish to be musicians, whilst it processes those who have already applied.
The UK government has confirmed that United States forces are authorised to use British military bases only for limited defensive strikes against Iranian missile facilities, according to a series of parliamentary answers from the Ministry of Defence.
Western forces have concentrated airborne surveillance capability in a small number of high-end platforms, a more distributed model may now be required argues Justin Hedges of Prevail Partners.
Port Glasgow shipyard launches its largest apprentice recruitment drive in five years as new vessel contracts promise a steady pipeline of work.
A decision on the full business case for the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme is expected during 2026.
Details remain unclear on the UK contribution to NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) following the emergency deployment of HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.
More than 120 British Army units are now training to operate uncrewed air systems as the Army expands its use of drones and autonomous technologies across the force.
The Royal Navy is preparing to acquire a fleet of 20 uncrewed surface vessels under a programme known as Project Beehive.
Ministers say they have held more than 70 engagements with veterans since July 2024 while discussing legislation relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles.










