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Britain looking to increase the speed it builds tanks
Britain is working with industry to secure materials and reduce bottlenecks in the Challenger 3 upgrade programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Navy Christmas film shows reality of frontline duty
The Royal Navy has released its 2025 Christmas film, inspired by real operations in the Red Sea. It blends authentic footage with firsthand accounts to show the pressure, skill and sacrifice behind the demands placed on sailors and families during deployments.
Foreign Secretary announces £10m Ukraine aid at NATO talks
This morning at NATO HQ in Brussels, the UK Foreign Secretary announced £10 million to support repairs to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a doorstep statement.
Britain to begin project to build ballistic missiles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the competition for the Project NIGHTFALL missile is expected to open this month.
Build rate for new subs difficult due to infrastructure
A senior figure steering Barrow’s regeneration has warned MPs that the ambition to deliver a new SSN-AUKUS submarine every 18 months faces serious constraints.
Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe
Defence Minister Luke Pollard pointed to safety assurances from senior officials as the reason the MOD approved Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability.
NAVAL NEWS
UK cuts steel on new support ship as RFA Resurgent is...
Work has begun on the first of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support ships, RFA Resurgent, following a steel cutting ceremony at Appledore shipyard in Devon.
Royal Navy Christmas film shows reality of frontline duty
The Royal Navy has released its 2025 Christmas film, inspired by real operations in the Red Sea. It blends authentic footage with firsthand accounts to show the pressure, skill and sacrifice behind the demands placed on sailors and families during deployments.
Build rate for new subs difficult due to infrastructure
A senior figure steering Barrow’s regeneration has warned MPs that the ambition to deliver a new SSN-AUKUS submarine every 18 months faces serious constraints.
Half of British fleet at ‘high readiness or above’
The narrative accompanying the data also warns that crew shortfalls continue to affect the RFA’s ability to hold units at readiness.
AVIATION NEWS
Britain to begin project to build ballistic missiles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the competition for the Project NIGHTFALL missile is expected to open this month.
British spy plane probes Russian territory
A Royal Air Force RC-135 has carried out an intelligence-gathering orbit around Kaliningrad.
US and UK drill active-shooter response at RAF Mildenhall
US Air Force security personnel and Ministry of Defence Police officers have carried out a joint active-shooter exercise at RAF Mildenhall, testing combined response procedures and post-incident coordination.
NATO allies test counter drone system in live fire event
US, Polish and Romanian soldiers demonstrated a mobile counter unmanned aircraft system in Nowa Dęba, Poland, highlighting allied efforts to respond to rising drone activity along NATO’s eastern flank.
LAND NEWS
Britain looking to increase the speed it builds tanks
Britain is working with industry to secure materials and reduce bottlenecks in the Challenger 3 upgrade programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Foreign Secretary announces £10m Ukraine aid at NATO talks
This morning at NATO HQ in Brussels, the UK Foreign Secretary announced £10 million to support repairs to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a doorstep statement.
Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe
Defence Minister Luke Pollard pointed to safety assurances from senior officials as the reason the MOD approved Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability.
Foreign Secretary backs Ukraine as NATO urges faster buildup
The Foreign Office did not respond to repeated requests for comment, an unusual silence given the significance of the UK’s public position on Ukraine.
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