UK rules out funding Scottish steel for new support ships
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will not directly fund the supply of steel slabs from British Steel Scunthorpe plant to Liberty Steel Dalzell works for use on the new Fleet Solid Support ships, placing responsibility for sourcing materials firmly with the prime contractor.
Security of Scottish islands questioned in Parliament
Ministers were pressed in the Commons to clarify whether the government is reassessing the strategic significance of Shetland and surrounding waters, amid heightened Russian maritime activity and a renewed focus on the High North.
UK prepares to shoulder greater NATO capability burden
The UK has acknowledged concerns over European reliance American capabilities, but stopped short of committing to leading the replacement should Washington reduce its presence.
UK rejects calls for second British nuclear weapon system
The government has rejected calls to explore a second sovereign method of delivering UK nuclear weapons, arguing that the existing submarine-based system remains the most credible option as nuclear risks increase.
Fleet of NATO warships heads for Baltic Sea
A multinational NATO naval force has departed southern Spain to begin the maritime phase of Exercise STEADFAST DART 26, according to the alliance.
UK warns of rising Russian, Chinese activity in High North
Ministers and senior military leaders have warned that rising Russian activity and growing Chinese interest in the Arctic and High North are driving renewed focus on UK and NATO security in the region.
UK to study Aster 30 integration for Mk41 missile launcher
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to MBDA UK to examine the feasibility of integrating the Mk41 Vertical Launching System with the Aster 30 missile.
Update given on British destroyer missile upgrade
The Sea Viper Evolution programme for the Type 45 Destroyer fleet is expected to deliver an initial ballistic missile defence capability in the early 2030s, according to a new parliamentary answer.
26 proposals assessed in Atlantic NET undersea programme
Twenty six compliant industry proposals have been assessed during the first formal tendering phase of the Atlantic NET programme, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed, following parliamentary questions about the status of emerging undersea surveillance systems.
Russian cargo vessel ordered to leave British waters
A Russian-flagged cargo vessel observed operating within approximately 3 kilometres of the UK coastline near Minehead has been ordered to leave UK waters.
