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Defence spending rise could create 85,000 jobs
A rise in UK defence spending to 3.5 percent of GDP could require around 85,000 additional workers across the industrial base.
Ferguson yard on track to be competitive in UK shipbuilding
Ferguson Marine has set out what it says is a more disciplined path to delivering MV Glen Rosa, while arguing that investment, management reform and future vessel work could help restore commercial shipbuilding capacity on the Clyde.
MoD accounts hit by GBP 6.1bn error, MPs told
The Ministry of Defence accounts have been hit by a GBP 6.1 billion error linked to misclassified spending, MPs were told.
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Serco wins deal to support Army boat fleet
Serco has been awarded a seven-year contract to provide in-service support for the British Army fleet of 512 boats.
Britain to board Russian shadow fleet vessels
UK forces will be able to board and detain sanctioned vessels transiting British waters under new measures aimed at disrupting the Russian shadow fleet.
Ferguson yard on track to be competitive in UK shipbuilding
Ferguson Marine has set out what it says is a more disciplined path to delivering MV Glen Rosa, while arguing that investment, management reform and future vessel work could help restore commercial shipbuilding capacity on the Clyde.
Nuclear to take up to quarter of British defence budget
The UK nuclear enterprise is expected to absorb between 20 and 25 percent of the Ministry of Defence budget in the coming years.
Scotland awards new ferry contract to Chinese yard
The contract follows a competitive tender process assessing shipyards on capability, capacity and facilities, with no UK yards submitting bids.
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RAF has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service
The Royal Air Force currently has 485 fixed-wing aircraft in service, with 86 undergoing long-term maintenance and 27 held in storage.
UK steps up counter-drone activity in Middle East
UK forces down Iranian drones as operations intensify, with 14 shot in one night and RAF jets passing 850+ hours in the region.
UK and Turkey sign Typhoon support and training deal
The UK and Turkey have signed a multi-billion-pound training and support agreement for Typhoon fighter jets.
Defence skills at risk of being lost unions warn
Delays to the Defence Investment Plan are risking the permanent loss of critical industrial skills, with trade unions warning MPs that once workers leave the sector, they are unlikely to return.
Defence spending rise could create 85,000 jobs
A rise in UK defence spending to 3.5 percent of GDP could require around 85,000 additional workers across the industrial base.
LAND NEWS
Defence delays pushing investment overseas warn industry
Industry warns that competitors such as the United States, Germany and Poland are benefitting instead of UK firms.
MoD accounts hit by GBP 6.1bn error, MPs told
The Ministry of Defence accounts have been hit by a GBP 6.1 billion error linked to misclassified spending, MPs were told.
British forces numbers recovering after ‘difficult years’
UK armed forces personnel numbers are beginning to recover as more personnel are now joining than leaving, senior Ministry of Defence officials told MPs.
Ajax safe if used within specific parameters, MPs told
Ministry of Defence officials have said the Ajax armoured vehicle can be operated safely, but only when it is maintained and used within the correct parameters.
UK and Norway deepen defence and industrial ties
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard was in Norway to deepen military and industrial cooperation.
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