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Royal Navy completes NATO submarine rescue trials

The Royal Navy has completed a four-day trial of the NATO Submarine Rescue System in Scotland, testing the alliance’s ability to respond to a distressed submarine.

AI tested to support battlefield medical decisions

UK and US scientists have trialled the use of artificial intelligence to support battlefield medical decision-making, examining whether personnel are willing to trust and delegate life-and-death choices to AI.

Babcock reshuffles executive team ahead of CEO exit

Babcock International Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including the formal confirmation of a successor to chief executive David Lockwood.

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Royal Navy boosts ocean data collection with new contract

The Royal Navy is set to expand its ocean data gathering capability under a new contract with Teledyne Marine, aimed at strengthening environmental intelligence for operations.

Royal Navy completes NATO submarine rescue trials

The Royal Navy has completed a four-day trial of the NATO Submarine Rescue System in Scotland, testing the alliance’s ability to respond to a distressed submarine.

Babcock reshuffles executive team ahead of CEO exit

Babcock International Group has announced a series of executive leadership changes, including the formal confirmation of a successor to chief executive David Lockwood.

Tender launched to replace MV Lord of the Isles

Caledonian Maritime Assets has launched a procurement process for the detailed design and build of a new passenger and vehicle ferry to replace MV Lord of the Isles on the Mallaig to Lochboisdale route.

Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.

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NATO seeks industry input for air defence sensing trials

NATO Allied Air Command has launched an industry engagement effort to identify new sensing technologies for future air and missile defence, ahead of planned experimentation in Europe.

Portuguese F-16s take over Baltic air policing mission

Portuguese Air Force F-16 fighter jets have deployed to Estonia to take over the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing an Italian detachment, according to NATO Allied Air Command.

Boeing to expand PAC-3 seeker production under US deal

Boeing has agreed a seven-year framework to significantly expand production of PAC-3 missile seekers.

UK tests airborne defences with new EREBUS system

A new UK flight test capability designed to trial aircraft defensive systems in real-world conditions has been developed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, working with industry partners.

BAE wins contract for mobile air defence system

BAE Systems has secured a contract worth USD 180 million from Sweden for its TRIDON Mk2 air defence system, the company said.

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UK sets out funding plan for new munitions factories

The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated early engagement notice outlining plans to support the construction of new UK energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities.

Government reviewing fallout report after nuclear test concerns

The government has said it will examine the implications of a previously restricted report into nuclear fallout contamination, following renewed scrutiny over its handling and potential impact on past legal cases involving veterans.

AI tested to support battlefield medical decisions

UK and US scientists have trialled the use of artificial intelligence to support battlefield medical decision-making, examining whether personnel are willing to trust and delegate life-and-death choices to AI.

Police highlight role of online intelligence in terror work

Counter Terrorism Policing has highlighted the role of online intelligence in preventing attacks, as part of a new podcast episode featuring a specialist working in the field.

Ukraine claims 1.3m Russian losses since invasion began

Ukraine has said total Russian casualties, killed and wounded, have reached around 1,302,370 personnel since February 2022.

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