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
More defence cash to come at spending review, says Streeting
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said more defence spending will come at next year’s spending review, but he also said that it must be spent more wisely. #AFF
Ferry Glen Rosa heads out on the Clyde for sea trials
MV Glen Rosa has begun builder’s sea trials on the Firth of Clyde as Ferguson Marine enters the final stage of the 102-metre ferry’s build.
Old America is not coming back, Norway warns allies
Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said the era of Pax Americana is over.
Britain has an open border with Russia, warns First Sea Lord
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said Britain has an open border with Russia to its north through the Atlantic, and that Norway is its first line of defence.
Europe must shoulder more of its own defence, says minister
Lord Wood of Anfield, a Foreign Office minister, has said Europe must take more responsibility for its own defence, an ambition Britain will take to the UK-EU summit.
