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UK brigade held ready to repel Russian attack
A British Army brigade is being held at readiness in the UK to reinforce forces in Estonia as part of NATO plans for responding to a potential Russian attack on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
Defence counter-intelligence unit fully operational in 2027
The Ministry of Defence’s new Defence Counter Intelligence Unit is not expected to become fully operational until 2027, with the unit having been launched in December 2025 using existing Defence Intelligence resources.
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Dreadnought sea trial timing kept quiet due to security
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to begin sea trials, arguing that releasing the timetable could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces..
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
Gun requirement pulled from Fleet Solid Support contract
The automatic small calibre gun requirement has been removed from the Fleet Solid Support manufacture contract with Navantia UK, at a cost of £1.7 million recorded as a constructive loss, because it no longer matches the Royal Navy's likely future gun solution.
Ministers hold to Swiftsure dismantling deadline this year
The Ministry of Defence remains committed to dismantling the former submarine Swiftsure by the end of 2026 despite the challenges recorded against the Submarine Dismantling Project in the latest major projects report.
Burnham and Kristersson discuss Joint Expeditionary Force
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, with the two leaders discussing the importance of the relationship between the two countries both bilaterally and through the Joint Expeditionary Force.
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UK brings forward maritime role for Protector drones
Britain is bringing forward plans to give the RAF Protector drone a maritime capability, with a review of the programme now under way.
UK keeps door open to more E-7 Wedgetails
Britain remains open to buying additional E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft, but any further procurement will depend on available funding.
Brimstone 3 moves closer to Protector clearance
Brimstone 3 integration with the RAF’s Protector remotely piloted aircraft has moved into the analysis stage after further weapons testing in the United States and UK.
MOD details fate of nine removed Chinook helicopters
The Ministry of Defence has detailed what happened to nine Chinook helicopters removed from the fleet between 2024 and 2026, with aircraft retained for training, heritage and spare parts while five are being disposed of.
Streeting says UK ‘won’t flinch’ in support for Ukraine
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting says Britain "won't flinch" in its support for Ukraine, as the UK pledges £100m for air defence and thousands more drones before winter.
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Programme GRIFFIN leads UK work on NATO medical readiness
The Ministry of Defence has established Programme GRIFFIN to coordinate the UK military contribution to NATO’s Medical Action Plan.
Forces yet to decide rehab staffing increases for major war
The Ministry of Defence has not yet decided whether to increase the number of military and civilian physiotherapists or other rehabilitation staff as it considers the medical workforce required for a large-scale conflict in Europe.
UK brigade held ready to repel Russian attack
A British Army brigade is being held at readiness in the UK to reinforce forces in Estonia as part of NATO plans for responding to a potential Russian attack on the Alliance’s eastern flank.
Defence counter-intelligence unit fully operational in 2027
The Ministry of Defence’s new Defence Counter Intelligence Unit is not expected to become fully operational until 2027, with the unit having been launched in December 2025 using existing Defence Intelligence resources.
US tells Europe to prepare for protracted Ukraine war
European countries should prepare for the possibility that the war in Ukraine continues for years while simultaneously rebuilding their own armed forces, a senior US defence official has told allies.
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