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Palantir must compete like others for UK targeting web
Palantir will have to go through the same Challenge Book process as the rest of industry for any new role in the Digital Targeting Web.
UK weighs cost of further repairs to HMS Protector
The Ministry of Defence is assessing whether further repair of HMS Protector is worth the cost, and her continued service depends on investment across a range of systems.
US infantry fire Spike NLOS from light vehicle in Army test
US Army infantry soldiers carried out most of 17 Spike NLOS missile firings from an Infantry Squad Vehicle at Dugway Proving Grounds, the first launches from that vehicle.
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Second Type 26 frigate takes final shape with twin masts
HMS Cardiff, the second of the Royal Navy’s Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, has had two 17-metre pole masts fitted above her mission bay at BAE Systems’ Scotstoun yard on the Clyde, giving the ship her final profile.
UK weighs cost of further repairs to HMS Protector
The Ministry of Defence is assessing whether further repair of HMS Protector is worth the cost, and her continued service depends on investment across a range of systems.
US shipbuilder gave input on SSN-AUKUS, but UK holds design
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding has given advice and technical input on inserting US technology into the SSN-AUKUS design, while design authority remains with the UK.
New nuclear missile sub budget stays within estimate
Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said the forecast cost of the four Dreadnought submarines remains within the £41 billion estimated in 2015, with the first entering service in the early 2030s.
Babcock adds Saab Denmark to Arrowhead frigate push
Babcock and Saab Denmark have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore integrating shipborne communications systems into future Arrowhead frigates, including possible ships for Denmark.
AVIATION NEWS
UK won’t reveal issues raised in restricted F-35 report
A report on the F-35 programme is under handling restrictions that stops the Government detailing any issues.
Zelenskyy backs ICEYE and Nokia plan for Ukrainian satcom
ICEYE and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to explore building sovereign satellite communications for the country.
Chinese inputs in sustainable fuel used by UK forces
China is one of several contributors to the sustainable aviation fuel used by Britain’s forces and represents a small proportion of it, Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said.
EU decision to shape Britain’s counter-hypersonic plans
Britain’s next steps towards a counter-hypersonic capability will be informed by a European Defence Fund decision from May 2027 on whether to progress HYDIS or HYDEF, and the UK already observes HYDIS.
Ground Based Air Defence requirement not cut, minister says
No elements have been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement, and a fall in the programme’s reported whole-life cost reflects a change in the reporting basis.
LAND NEWS
Young Britons half as likely to value serving in wartime
Twenty-two per cent of Britons under 35 regard a willingness to serve in the military at a time of need as highly important, against 45 per cent of those aged 55 and over, according to the British Social Attitudes survey.
UK keeps Ukraine loan deal with EU confidential
Louise Sandher-Jones, Minister for the Armed Forces, has said Britain’s contribution agreement for the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan will stay unpublished because releasing it unilaterally could undermine relations with the EU.
Army to set new operating model for Army Reserve
The Army is developing new Reserve structures and a new Reserve Operating Model to give reservists clearer roles, missions and opportunities to contribute to national defence.
Defence budget dip is pension accounting, says minister
A forecast fall in the Ministry of Defence’s day-to-day budget for 2027-28 reflects lower pension contributions and will not cut any funding streams, say the UK.
Palantir must compete like others for UK targeting web
Palantir will have to go through the same Challenge Book process as the rest of industry for any new role in the Digital Targeting Web.
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