Russian activity in UK waters up two fifths, says Streeting
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
Atlantic Future Forum ends in Oslo with pacts and deals
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
Hybrid Navy could make Britain an autonomy export leader
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.
Royal Navy has turned a corner, says First Sea Lord
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.”
UK and Norway seal Royal Navy mine-hunting mothership deal
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 ‘undefended’ claim talks down troops, says minister
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.
Economic security vital to defence, says Douglas Alexander
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
Pollard takes controls of Plymouth-built missile drone boat
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
Royal Navy autonomous squadron will defend British coast
The Royal Navy’s new 1st Autonomous Squadron will use uncrewed boats to watch Britain’s approaches and protect critical infrastructure, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said. #ISPC
Royal Marines to get AI battle software from British firm
The Royal Navy has agreed a multi-million pound deal with British firm Arondite to put its Cobalt AI software across UK Commando Force. #AFF26
