The Ministry of Defence has defended the combat effectiveness of the UK’s F-35B fleet after MPs pressed the department on how it intends to address the aircraft’s lack of a dedicated standoff strike weapon.

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UK workshare in FSS programme to rise on later ships

The Ministry of Defence says UK labour hours in the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme will rise despite shifting some ship-1 fabrication to Spain, arguing that increased work on ships 2 and 3 ensures no loss of domestic output.

UK weighs value of joining EU defence projects

Defence minister Luke Pollard said the UK’s exclusion stemmed from the post-Brexit deal struck by the previous government, which “did not include UK participation in Security Action For Europe”.

BAE, Boeing and Saab offer T-7 for UK Hawk replacement

BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have agreed a Letter of Intent to mount a joint bid for the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer, proposing a UK-assembled version of the T-7 as the core of a new, integrated training system.

Veterans warn trust with allies breaking over Troubles bill

Veterans at an Onward event ahead of the second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill said the legislation is destroying confidence in government promises and corroding trust among serving personnel and key allies.

UK still weighing sites for new ‘always on’ munitions plants

The Ministry of Defence says decisions on the locations of six new ammunition factories remain under consideration.

F-35 to serve into 2060s as sixth-gen timeline left vague

The Ministry of Defence has said the UK’s F-35 fleet will remain in frontline service into the 2060s.

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UK workshare in FSS programme to rise on later ships

The Ministry of Defence says UK labour hours in the Fleet Solid Support Ship programme will rise despite shifting some ship-1 fabrication to Spain, arguing that increased work on ships 2 and 3 ensures no loss of domestic output.

Is UK defence ready for rising electronic warfare threats?

Electronic warfare is evolving at great speed worldwide, revealing UK shortfalls in skills, coordination and resilience that could undermine both defence and essential services, argues Lord Ravensdale.

Second Sea Lord welcomes new sailors at HMS Raleigh

Sixty-four recruits have completed ten weeks of initial naval training at HMS Raleigh and formally joined the Royal Navy during a pass-out parade attended by the Second Sea Lord.

British carrier strike group now under NATO command

British carrier HMS Prince of Wales has reached full operating capability and is now under NATO command.

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UK questioned on F-35 standoff weapons gap

The Ministry of Defence has defended the combat effectiveness of the UK’s F-35B fleet after MPs pressed the department on how it intends to address the aircraft’s lack of a dedicated standoff strike weapon.

BAE, Boeing and Saab offer T-7 for UK Hawk replacement

BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have agreed a Letter of Intent to mount a joint bid for the Royal Air Force’s next fast-jet trainer, proposing a UK-assembled version of the T-7 as the core of a new, integrated training system.

F-35 to serve into 2060s as sixth-gen timeline left vague

The Ministry of Defence has said the UK’s F-35 fleet will remain in frontline service into the 2060s.

F-22 jet controls MQ-20 combat drone in advanced trials

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Lockheed Martin, and L3Harris have completed a new crewed-uncrewed teaming demonstration in which an F-22 Raptor directly commanded an MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet.

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UK weighs value of joining EU defence projects

Defence minister Luke Pollard said the UK’s exclusion stemmed from the post-Brexit deal struck by the previous government, which “did not include UK participation in Security Action For Europe”.

Veterans warn trust with allies breaking over Troubles bill

Veterans at an Onward event ahead of the second reading of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill said the legislation is destroying confidence in government promises and corroding trust among serving personnel and key allies.

UK still weighing sites for new ‘always on’ munitions plants

The Ministry of Defence says decisions on the locations of six new ammunition factories remain under consideration.

Russia preparing for war against NATO says top General

Poland’s Chief of the General Staff, General Wiesław Kukuła, has warned that a recent wave of cyberattacks and suspected sabotage marks a "pre-war" phase preparing the conditions for possible future aggression.

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Tucked on the edge of Scotland’s capital, this facility has quietly transformed into one of the UK's most important defence hubs, shaping the future of air combat and surveillance. We were given access to see what goes on behind the scenes.

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