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Firms selected for Apache loyal wingman programme
Four firms have been picked to support Project NYX, the British Army's programme to develop autonomous uncrewed systems as loyal wingmen for Apache attack helicopters.
27 nations back Hormuz mission in joint statement
Twenty-seven nations have signed a joint statement affirming political support for an independent multinational military mission to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Britain takes part in nuclear security mission in Venezuela
The United Kingdom played a central role in transporting highly enriched uranium from Venezuela to the United States as part of a trilateral nuclear security operation completed in early May.
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27 nations back Hormuz mission in joint statement
Twenty-seven nations have signed a joint statement affirming political support for an independent multinational military mission to secure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
F-35 spares shortfall exposed as carrier surged to 24 jets
The UK sent a carrier to sea with 24 F-35s but spare parts for only 12, MPs reveal. PAC chair calls it "entirely unacceptable incompetence".
Inside the dramatic carrier air ambulance rescue at sea
A Maritime Medical Emergency Response Team from HMS Prince of Wales was scrambled to HMS Duncan in the Norwegian Sea during a training exercise.
British aircraft carrier arrives in Norway
HMS Prince of Wales has arrived in Stavanger, Norway, following the completion of Exercise Tamber Shield.
Spanish vessel ‘dangerous’ near British sub at Gibraltar
A Spanish Guardia Civil vessel is claimed to have approached HMS Anson at close range as the Royal Navy submarine arrived at Gibraltar, in an incident that a Gibraltar-based naval observer described as "reckless, unprofessional, dangerous".
AVIATION NEWS
Qinetiq range key to rapid Typhoon anti-drone deployment
The rapid integration and deployment of a new low-cost anti-drone missile on RAF Typhoon jets was made possible in part through trials conducted at MOD Aberporth range in west Wales, operated by QinetiQ under its Long Term Partnering Agreement with the Ministry of Defence.
RAF deploys anti-drone missile on Typhoon in Middle East
The Royal Air Force has deployed the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System on anti-drone operations in the Middle East, fitted to Typhoon fighter jets, after moving from testing to operational deployment in under two months.
Aeralis collapses blaming UK Defence Investment Plan delay
Aeralis, developing a potential Red Arrows replacement, has collapsed into administration blaming delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan.
Firms selected for Apache loyal wingman programme
Four firms have been picked to support Project NYX, the British Army's programme to develop autonomous uncrewed systems as loyal wingmen for Apache attack helicopters.
Britain takes part in nuclear security mission in Venezuela
The United Kingdom played a central role in transporting highly enriched uranium from Venezuela to the United States as part of a trilateral nuclear security operation completed in early May.
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Minister unveils powers to ban foreign state proxies
The government is to introduce fast-track legislation giving authorities new proscription-like powers to ban organisations acting as proxies for foreign states, the Security Minister has told the House of Commons.
British support for Ukraine tops 20 Billion Pounds
The UK has committed a total of GBP 21.8 billion in support to Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion, covering military, non-military, humanitarian, and reconstruction assistance across a broad range of programmes.
Government moves to nationalise British Steel
The government has introduced legislation to bring British Steel into public ownership, after negotiations with the company's current owner failed to produce terms that ministers considered a responsible use of public money.
Defence suppliers to earn more for on-time delivery
Minister Luke Pollard has told Parliament that defence suppliers who fail to deliver on time will earn less, as the government overhauls the rules governing around half of all defence equipment spending.
Glasgow refuses Royal Regiment of Scotland freedom honour
Glasgow City Council has voted to deny the Royal Regiment of Scotland the Freedom of the City, a decision that has drawn criticism from politicians across party lines, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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