NAVAL NEWS
British warship shadows Russian destroyer off UK coast
HMS Duncan earlier tracked a Russian destroyer through UK waters in a 48-hour NATO operation.
Minister warns independence would weaken UK defence
Pollard said that removing the UK’s nuclear deterrent from Scottish wates would make Britain less secure and risk thousands of defence jobs.
UK confirms 2028 service entry for new sub-hunting frigates
The UK’s next generation anti-submarine warfare fleet is on schedule for the first in class entering service in 2028, according to a written parliamentary answer from Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
LAND NEWS
UK details EU defence dialogue plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its plans for future UK-EU foreign and security policy dialogues.
MOD details medical discharge, safeguarding procedures
The Ministry of Defence has set out detailed procedures for how service personnel are discharged, including those leaving on medical grounds.
Army recruitment, skills shortages affecting major projects
Ministers have confirmed that recruitment challenges and shortages of skilled personnel are affecting a significant proportion of the British Army’s programme portfolio.
AVIATION NEWS
Britain assessing options for future Hawk jet replacement
The UK is planning a Hawk T2 jet trainer replacement as part of its £3.8bn flying training system, which trains around 650 aircrew at any one time across the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.
UK has plans to rapidly expand military pilot numbers
Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required".
RAF Astra reform cited in review of defence regulations
Astra’s work has included reforming maintenance procedures, accelerating parts delivery through digital tracking, and introducing automation and data tools.
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