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Rutte urges rapid air defence build-up across NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that the Alliance must urgently accelerate production of air defence systems and ammunition, as Defence Ministers prepare to meet in Brussels.
Army fast-tracks drones and loitering munitions via Rapstone
The Ministry of Defence has outlined a broad package of new battlefield capabilities being accelerated into service through Task Force Rapstone.
Reeves urges Europe to widen joint defence procurement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for closer defence and industrial cooperation with Europe, urging allies to pursue joint procurement and deeper interoperability as a...
UK carrier drone plan moves on without catapults
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Navy programmes Project VIXEN and Project ARK ROYAL are no longer in use, with both efforts now absorbed into a broader Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy.
NATO says 24-month rapid tech adoption target is achievable
NATO says its Rapid Adoption Action Plan can bring new tech into service within 24 months, and told the UK Defence Journal the target is realistic, with some off-the-shelf systems acquired in as little as six to nine months.
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UK carrier drone plan moves on without catapults
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Navy programmes Project VIXEN and Project ARK ROYAL are no longer in use, with both efforts now absorbed into a broader Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry to tighten grip on High North
NATO has launched a new enhanced vigilance activity in the Arctic and High North, warning the region is increasingly becoming a front line of strategic competition.
Royal Navy outlines AI drive to speed targeting cycle
The Royal Navy is pursuing a range of initiatives aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to improve decision-making speed and targeting effectiveness.
New Scottish ferry in dramatic rescue off African coast
The MV Isle of Islay carried out an unexpected rescue off the coast of Morocco during its delivery voyage to Scotland, with CalMac saying the crew saved an individual from dangerous sea conditions within minutes.
Lockheed reveals Lamprey sub drone carrier concept
Lamprey could include payloads ranging from anti-submarine torpedoes to UAV launchers, indicating the system could potentially act as an underwater carrier for deploying other effects or platforms.
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Rutte urges rapid air defence build-up across NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that the Alliance must urgently accelerate production of air defence systems and ammunition, as Defence Ministers prepare to meet in Brussels.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry to tighten grip on High North
NATO has launched a new enhanced vigilance activity in the Arctic and High North, warning the region is increasingly becoming a front line of strategic competition.
Europe’s first private hypersonic missile hits Mach 6
Hypersonica, an Anglo-German defence start-up developing what it describes as a sovereign European hypersonic strike capability, has completed its first successful hypersonic test flight in Norway.
UK urged to embrace prototype warfare
Senior defence figures have warned MPs that the UK procurement system is too slow and rigid for the pace of modern conflict, calling for a shift toward prototype warfare and rapid frontline experimentation.
Edinburgh student forum spotlights hybrid war lessons
A student-led UK-Ukraine forum brought together experts to examine drone warfare, disinformation, civil resilience and energy security, offering NATO audiences a sharp set of lessons drawn directly from Ukraine.
LAND NEWS
MoD promises faster recruitment with job offers in 10 days
The government is working towards: "delivering the ambition to make a conditional offer of employment to candidates within 10 days, and a provisional training start date within 30 days".
Reeves urges Europe to widen joint defence procurement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for closer defence and industrial cooperation with Europe, urging allies to pursue joint procurement and deeper interoperability as a...
NATO says 24-month rapid tech adoption target is achievable
NATO says its Rapid Adoption Action Plan can bring new tech into service within 24 months, and told the UK Defence Journal the target is realistic, with some off-the-shelf systems acquired in as little as six to nine months.
Ukraine defences unlikely to collapse this year say NATO
Russia is continuing to make incremental gains on parts of the front line but remains short of the conditions needed for a breakthrough, with Ukrainian defences unlikely to collapse this year, a senior NATO official told journalists.
NATO response will be ‘devastating’ if attacked
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that any attack on the Alliance would be met with a devastating response.
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