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French Rafales deploy to lead Baltic air policing
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets have deployed to Lithuania to lead NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing a Spanish detachment.
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.
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.
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers walk out over pay
Seafarers serving in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have begun strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer from their employer, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Navy receives second autonomous minewarfare boat
The Royal Navy has taken delivery of its second remotely-controlled mine warfare vessel, named Adventure, as part of the ongoing Maritime Mine Counter Measures programme.
Union pushes for Fife build of Royal Navy submarine docks
GMB Scotland is calling on defence ministers to allocate Programme Euston work to deliver new out-of-water docking capability at HM Naval Base Clyde to the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, rather than opening the contract to international competition.
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.
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British Army receives new helicopters in Brunei
The British Army has taken delivery of two Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei as part of a GBP 148 million Ministry of Defence programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
French Rafales deploy to lead Baltic air policing
French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jets have deployed to Lithuania to lead NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, replacing a Spanish detachment.
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.
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Scottish Lib Dems warn of defence jobs skills gap
Scotland risks missing out on thousands of defence sector jobs due to skills shortages, warns Jamie Greene, with the Scottish Liberal Democrats calling on the government to do more to support the industry.
Chile backs Argentina on Falklands in joint statement
Chile has declared its support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, according to a joint statement issued following a meeting between the two countries’ leaders.
No plans to expand counter-extremism role in Army policing
The Ministry of Defence has said there are no plans to second homeland security personnel to the Royal Military Police to tackle far-right extremism within the Armed Forces.
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.
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