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Type 31 schedule challenges being monitored
The Type 31 frigate programme continues to face schedule challenges linked to its ambitious build timeline and the integration, testing and assurance of ship systems, the Ministry of Defence has said.
War Books to be rewritten by the end of this year
The government has committed to rewriting the War Books by the end of this year as part of an accelerated Home Defence Programme, with defence planning feeding into the work.
Private finance for the defence estate to be studied
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation intends to commission a study on options for private finance across the Ministry of Defence estate, feeding into a plan for investment and disinvestment over the next decade.
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Frigate work at risk without enough skilled workers
The workforce needed to build the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates will struggle to meet demand at current training levels, according to the Scottish Affairs Committee.
Type 31 schedule challenges being monitored
The Type 31 frigate programme continues to face schedule challenges linked to its ambitious build timeline and the integration, testing and assurance of ship systems, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Split of hybrid navy money to be worked out with industry
Defence will invest at least £1.5 billion over the next four years to begin delivering the hybrid navy, with the breakdown between different types of vessel to be developed in consultation with industry.
Royal Navy embracing social creators to reach new audiences
The Royal Navy has been making use of third-party independent content creators since July 2024 as part of efforts to reach new audiences and support recruitment.
Rules for Navy uncrewed surface vessels make progress
The Ministry of Defence is continuing work with the Defence Maritime Regulator to define how uncrewed surface vessels should be regulated and classified as the Royal Navy expands its use of maritime autonomous systems.
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Britain flies new turbojet drone engine in seven months
Britain has developed a new family of domestically produced turbojet engines suited for drones and other similar applications.
America in push to get more bombers airborne
The US Air Force has launched a new readiness drive aimed at getting more B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer bombers available for operations, with early work cutting some critical parts delivery times from more than a week to as little as two or three days.
British Army seeks suppliers for FPV drone training
The Army is asking industry whether it can supply affordable, scalable first person view drone training systems, in an expression of interest covering the small uncrewed aircraft element of Project UBIQUITY.
Direct award planned for helicopter load equipment deal
The Ministry of Defence intends to amend its contract with AmSafe Bridport for helicopter under slung load equipment and airdrop cargo nets without a competition
Talks under way over Britain’s next batch of F-35s
Discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office are ongoing regarding the procurement profiles and delivery schedule for Britain's next batch of aircraft.
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MPs call for action over debanking of defence firms
Defence companies are being refused bank accounts because of the sector they work in, and the practice should be brought to an end, according to a report by the Scottish Affairs Committee which describes the situation as unacceptable.
SNP accused of hostility towards Scotland’s defence sector
The Scottish Conservatives have accused the SNP government of being hostile to the defence industry and of undermining it through what they call grievance politics, responding to a Scottish Affairs Committee report.
Scotland risks missing out on defence spending boost
Scotland is well placed to benefit from increased defence spending but risks missing out unless skills shortages are addressed, according to a report.
UK says Falklands defences remain robust
Britain maintains a "robust" air, land and maritime military presence in the South Atlantic and considers current force levels sufficient to defend the Falkland Islands, a Minister has said.
War Books to be rewritten by the end of this year
The government has committed to rewriting the War Books by the end of this year as part of an accelerated Home Defence Programme, with defence planning feeding into the work.
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