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War is not just missiles, defence experts warn Britons
The authors of the defence review have warned that the public fails to understand it is already experiencing the early stages of conflict, because people associate war with missiles rather than what is targeting the country on a daily basis.
US approves 10,000 precision kill weapon systems for Israel
The US has approved an emergency USD 992 million sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rounds to Israel, bypassing standard congressional review on national security grounds.
Defence review chief says PM yet to act on key pledge
The man who led the Strategic Defence Review has told MPs that the Prime Minister has still not launched the national conversation on defence and security he committed to, despite having personally accepted the recommendation.
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British carrier deploys to northern waters to deter Russia
HMS Prince of Wales has left Scotland to begin a deployment to Nordic waters and the High North after spending the bank holiday weekend loading ammunition and supplies.
L3Harris wins Miecznik frigate management system deal
L3Harris Technologies has been selected to provide its Integrated Platform Management System for Poland's new Miecznik-class frigates, in a contract awarded by state-owned shipyard PGZ Stocznia Wojenna.
Royal Navy maintains unbroken watch on Russian warship
Royal Navy warships and helicopters maintained an unbroken watch on a Russian frigate and its accompanying vessels around UK waters throughout April.
US approves huge submarine weapons systems sale to Britain
The US has approved a USD 1 billion sale to the UK covering AUKUS submarine weapons systems, vertical deployment tubes and embedded personnel to support the joint design of the next generation nuclear-powered attack submarine.
Britain needs more Scottish built frigates MP warns
The MP for Dunfermline and Dollar has warned that Britain should consider itself already in conflict with Russia and that the UK needs more Type 31 frigates to meet the threat.
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US approves 10,000 precision kill weapon systems for Israel
The US has approved an emergency USD 992 million sale of 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System rounds to Israel, bypassing standard congressional review on national security grounds.
US approves sale of 1,500 JDAM guidance kits to Ukraine
The US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Ukraine of 1,532 Joint Direct Attack Munition tail kits.
RAF search and rescue saves 26,000 lives over seven decades
The RAF's search and rescue legacy spans more than eight decades, from the creation of the first Search and Rescue unit in 1941 to today's Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft crews monitoring traffic over the North Sea.
Sikorsky, Robinson win US Marine autonomous logistics work
Robinson Unmanned will deliver the first R66 TURBINETRUCK to Sikorsky for integration, test and evaluation and demonstration.
Northrop Grumman delivers 70th E-2D Hawkeye to US Navy
Northrop Grumman has delivered the 70th E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft to the US Navy.
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Take Falklands threats seriously, review author warns
A co-author of last year's defence review has warned that US comments about the Falkland Islands should be taken seriously and engaged with directly.
Defence review co-author warns UK looks like soft target
The co-author of the Strategic Defence Review has warned that Britain increasingly looks like a soft target, telling MPs the country is extraordinarily vulnerable to foreign interference.
Labour MP urges Treasury to back international defence bank
The Treasury has been urged by Labour MP Will Stone to back the Defence and Security Resilience Bank, warning the UK risks being sidelined as Canada and major banks push the initiative forward.
Patria signs with Czech state firms for armoured vehicle bid
Finnish defence company Patria has signed memoranda of understanding with three Czech state enterprises under the Ministry of Defence as it seeks to position its AMV XP 8x8 armoured vehicle for the Czech Armed Forces' re-equipment programme.
War is not just missiles, defence experts warn Britons
The authors of the defence review have warned that the public fails to understand it is already experiencing the early stages of conflict, because people associate war with missiles rather than what is targeting the country on a daily basis.
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