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British troops train in Finland for major NATO exercise
British Army soldiers have been operating deep inside Finland’s frozen forests as part of a large-scale Arctic warfare exercise with one of NATO’s newest members, testing their ability to fight close to Russia’s border.
UK defends AUKUS submarine rotation despite SSN pressure
The Government has insisted it remains realistic and strategically necessary for the Royal Navy to deploy an Astute-class submarine to Australia under the AUKUS partnership, despite concerns over the size and availability of the UK’s attack submarine fleet.
SAMP/T NG completes long-range trials in France and Italy
The SAMP/T New Generation long-range air and missile defence system has completed two successful live firing trials in France and Italy.
UK launches early engagement for new Light Mobility Vehicle
The Ministry of Defence has formally opened early market engagement with industry for its future Light Mobility Vehicle programme to replace long-serving platforms such as Land Rover and Pinzgauer across the Armed Forces.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport profit takes off
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has recorded a sixth consecutive year of operating profit, driven largely by continued growth in its cargo operations and steady recovery across its wider business.
UK sanctions RSF commanders over alleged Sudan atrocities
The UK has imposed sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces over alleged atrocities in El Fasher and announced additional humanitarian funding for the country.
NAVAL NEWS
UK defends AUKUS submarine rotation despite SSN pressure
The Government has insisted it remains realistic and strategically necessary for the Royal Navy to deploy an Astute-class submarine to Australia under the AUKUS partnership, despite concerns over the size and availability of the UK’s attack submarine fleet.
BAE Systems to modernise American warship
BAE Systems has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to carry out modernisation work on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman.
Ukraine strikes Russian submarine with underwater drones
Ukraine says it has carried out the first recorded anti-submarine combat strike using underwater attack drones, targeting a Russian Navy Kilo-class submarine at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
US carries out more lethal strikes on alleged narco vessels
US forces carried out lethal strikes against three vessels in international waters on 15 December, killing eight men described by Washington as “narco-terrorists”, as the Trump administration continues its expanding maritime campaign in the Caribbean.
AVIATION NEWS
SAMP/T NG completes long-range trials in France and Italy
The SAMP/T New Generation long-range air and missile defence system has completed two successful live firing trials in France and Italy.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport profit takes off
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has recorded a sixth consecutive year of operating profit, driven largely by continued growth in its cargo operations and steady recovery across its wider business.
B-52 bomber completes first flight with new radar
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has completed a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base in California following the installation of a new modernised radar, a key milestone in the bomber’s long-term upgrade programme.
MP pushes blueprint to make UK hub for uncrewed systems
Labour MP and ex-Royal Marine Fred Thomas is urging sweeping reforms to streamline regulation, expand test sites and create a single authority so the UK can rapidly develop, test and field uncrewed military systems.
LAND NEWS
Conscription not planned but not ruled out by defence chief
Speaking to Andrew Marr on LBC, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton said there are currently no plans for conscription, but declined to rule it out longer term.
British troops train in Finland for major NATO exercise
British Army soldiers have been operating deep inside Finland’s frozen forests as part of a large-scale Arctic warfare exercise with one of NATO’s newest members, testing their ability to fight close to Russia’s border.
UK launches early engagement for new Light Mobility Vehicle
The Ministry of Defence has formally opened early market engagement with industry for its future Light Mobility Vehicle programme to replace long-serving platforms such as Land Rover and Pinzgauer across the Armed Forces.
UK sanctions RSF commanders over alleged Sudan atrocities
The UK has imposed sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces over alleged atrocities in El Fasher and announced additional humanitarian funding for the country.
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