Trade union Unite has warned that continued delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan are putting UK defence jobs and industrial skills at risk.

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NATO chief meets with Denmark and Greenland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has hosted Denmark's Defence Minister and Greenland's Foreign Minister at NATO Headquarters for talks.

Progress on counter-drone engagement policy

The Ministry of Defence has set out its current approach to developing policy for the active engagement of unmanned aerial systems, following a parliamentary question on counter-drone measures, the department stated.

UK says military data remains sovereign under Palantir deal

The Ministry of Defence has said that all data analysed using Palantir software remains under UK control, following concerns raised in Parliament over the risk of foreign government access, according to the department.

UK firm unveils next-gen uncrewed mine clearer

Pearson Engineering has announced a 1.5 million investment in the development of a new uncrewed mine and route clearance system, marking the launch of the MineWolf MW370 Next Generation.

UK reviews impact of Scottish defence support policy

"We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy," Pollard said.

Defence data shows most equipment spending stays in UK

The Ministry of Defence has said the majority of its equipment spending is placed with UK industry, while acknowledging it does not track the full origin of components or materials used in production.

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UK reviews impact of Scottish defence support policy

"We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy," Pollard said.

Scottish steel cash crisis threatens naval support ships

The programme to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is facing early disruption after a cash shortage at Liberty Steel Dalzell raised concerns over the supply of plate steel.

US warship fires weapons during South China Sea patrol

A U.S. Navy destroyer has carried out live-fire training while operating in the South China Sea as part of routine deployment activity with a carrier strike group, according to the service.

Sweeney warns vessel delays risk shipyard job losses

"The Scottish Government have failed to purchase a new vessel with a Scottish shipyard in over a decade," warned Paul Sweeney MSP.

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Unite warns defence job losses amid investment plan delay

Trade union Unite has warned that continued delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan are putting UK defence jobs and industrial skills at risk.

Progress on counter-drone engagement policy

The Ministry of Defence has set out its current approach to developing policy for the active engagement of unmanned aerial systems, following a parliamentary question on counter-drone measures, the department stated.

UK confirms no end date for anti-Daesh strike mission

The UK government has said there are no plans to bring Operation Shader to an end, confirming the long-running military mission against Daesh in Iraq and Syria remains ongoing, according to the Ministry of Defence.

Avenger jet drone conducts simulated intercept

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has completed another autonomous flight demonstration using its MQ-20 Avenger jet, including a simulated aerial intercept against a live, piloted aircraft, according to the company.

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NATO chief meets with Denmark and Greenland

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has hosted Denmark's Defence Minister and Greenland's Foreign Minister at NATO Headquarters for talks.

UK says military data remains sovereign under Palantir deal

The Ministry of Defence has said that all data analysed using Palantir software remains under UK control, following concerns raised in Parliament over the risk of foreign government access, according to the department.

UK firm unveils next-gen uncrewed mine clearer

Pearson Engineering has announced a 1.5 million investment in the development of a new uncrewed mine and route clearance system, marking the launch of the MineWolf MW370 Next Generation.

Defence data shows most equipment spending stays in UK

The Ministry of Defence has said the majority of its equipment spending is placed with UK industry, while acknowledging it does not track the full origin of components or materials used in production.

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