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Forces employer National Insurance bill nears one billion
Employer National Insurance contributions for Armed Forces personnel rose from about £721 million in 2023-24 to about £765 million in 2024-25 and about £978 million in the following year.
Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform under consideration
The Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform is among the capabilities being considered for future helicopter operations, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Spanish submarine sinks patrol vessel in Atlantic with torpedo
The Spanish submarine Isaac Peral has sunk the decommissioned patrol vessel Infanta Elena with a single torpedo during Exercise SINKEX 26 in the Atlantic, the first of the new S-80 class showing it is ready for operations.
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British carrier jets strike targets on land
F-35s from HMS Prince of Wales have conducted a live land strike alongside the Norwegian Army during NATO’s Exercise Neptune Strike.
British destroyer missile upgrade second stage still under review
The Ministry of Defence continues to consider the second stage of Sea Viper Evolution, using the Aster 30 Block 1 NT missile, as part of wider capability planning, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Defence exports teams brought together under armaments chief
The teams responsible for exports promotion, capability partnerships and government-to-government relationships now work together under the National Armaments Director Group for the first time.
Spanish submarine sinks patrol vessel in Atlantic with torpedo
The Spanish submarine Isaac Peral has sunk the decommissioned patrol vessel Infanta Elena with a single torpedo during Exercise SINKEX 26 in the Atlantic, the first of the new S-80 class showing it is ready for operations.
Babcock signs Thales and Kraken for drone warship framework
Thales, Kraken Technology Group, Hensoldt, Exail, SH Defence, CUBEDIN and Stormborn have joined Babcock’s ARMOR Force framework, with Babcock acting as integrator for navies buying crewed and uncrewed fleets.
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Reform would wave white flag to enemies, says Pollard
Reform's plan for government would "wave a white flag" to Britain's enemies, Luke Pollard has warned, as Nigel Farage prepares to name the party's first defence spokesperson.
Skyhammer integrated with elements of ORCUS in UK trials
The Skyhammer drone interceptor has been successfully integrated with elements of the ORCUS counter-uncrewed air system during UK trials.
Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform under consideration
The Airborne Tactical Extraction Platform is among the capabilities being considered for future helicopter operations, according to an answer given in Parliament.
RIAT to leave RAF Fairford for Boscombe Down next year
The Royal International Air Tattoo will move from RAF Fairford to MOD Boscombe Down for RIAT27 and future events, ending more than four decades in Gloucestershire months after this year’s show was cancelled over access to the base.
RAF A400M firefighting kit ready for next year’s wildfires
The RAF is procuring an initial containerised aerial firefighting capability for the A400M Atlas, which will be available to support the 2027 wildfire season.
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Concept phase for Britain’s new assault rifle due to end next year
Project Grayburn, the programme examining a replacement for the SA80 family of weapons, is due to complete its concept phase in the second quarter of 2027, according to defence minister Luke Pollard.
Forces employer National Insurance bill nears one billion
Employer National Insurance contributions for Armed Forces personnel rose from about £721 million in 2023-24 to about £765 million in 2024-25 and about £978 million in the following year.
Defence acquisition pipeline publication withdrawn
The Ministry of Defence has withdrawn its Acquisition Pipeline publication from GOV.UK, and planned procurement activity now appears on Find a Tender through UK1 Pipeline Notices.
FN Browning completes takeover of Accuracy International
FN Browning Group has completed its purchase of Portsmouth rifle maker Accuracy International.
We are at war now, Badenoch warns aboard HMS Wellington
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told a defence rally aboard HMS Wellington that Britain is “at war now” through hybrid and unconventional warfare.
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