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British warship fires gun near Falklands in deterrence drill
HMS Medway’s recent live-fire exercise while on patrol carries a clear deterrence message, Britain is showing the Falklands are defended, with forces trained, armed and ready to respond.
UK moves to secure critical minerals for defence
The MOD is moving to reduce defence reliance on high-risk critical mineral supply chains through allied sourcing, recycling and alternative supplies, Minister Luke Pollard says.
Argentina is not a credible power able to threaten Falklands
Currently, Argentina is not a credible military force able to seriously threaten the Falkland Islands.
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Navy looks to accelerate Devonport submarine upgrades
The Ministry of Defence is examining whether work at HM Naval Base Devonport can be accelerated, as part of a wider £26 billion programme to upgrade the Royal Navy’s three main naval bases, Defence Minister Luke Pollard has said.
British aircraft carrier deploying to deter Russia
HMS Queen Elizabeth will sail from Portsmouth this weekend for a three-month deployment around the UK and northern Europe, with the Royal Navy saying the carrier will strengthen NATO deterrence, readiness and collective defence.
Russia stretched thin but still has teeth, warns analyst
Russia's disappearance from the Mediterranean shows a navy stretched thin, but the ships it does have remain dangerous and well handled warns ex-navy Commander Tom Sharpe.
British warship fires gun near Falklands in deterrence drill
HMS Medway’s recent live-fire exercise while on patrol carries a clear deterrence message, Britain is showing the Falklands are defended, with forces trained, armed and ready to respond.
Dreadnought supplier contract ended after security reviews
A contract within the supply chain for Britain’s new Dreadnought-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines was terminated following security reviews.
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Nearly half of new fighter jet jobs based in North West
Nearly half of the jobs supported by the UK’s Future Combat Air System programme are based in the North West of England, with the programme currently supporting more than 4,500 jobs across the country.
MOD restates why RAF Shadow Mk2 was cancelled
The Ministry of Defence has again confirmed that the Shadow Mk2 upgrade programme was cancelled because it was late, had failed to deliver the capability required by the Armed Forces and was facing unacceptable cost escalation.
Argentina is not a credible power able to threaten Falklands
Currently, Argentina is not a credible military force able to seriously threaten the Falkland Islands.
Construction of British deep space radar to begin in 2027
Construction of the British site for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability will begin in April 2027.
Spy planes swarm Russia’s borders in rare surge
Two RC-135W Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft, at least two P-8A Poseidons and American tanker support are operating across the High North in a concentration of intelligence-gathering flights rare in both scale and composition.
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UK to launch national resilience campaign this year
The Government will launch a national public awareness campaign later this year to prepare households for emergencies and improve understanding of state-based threats, as part of a wider effort to develop a "whole-of-society" approach to national security.
Scottish Government moves to strengthen defence industry
Scotland is preparing a Defence Industrial Growth Programme to turn rising defence spending into more jobs, skills and investment as the security of Europe changes.
UK moves to secure critical minerals for defence
The MOD is moving to reduce defence reliance on high-risk critical mineral supply chains through allied sourcing, recycling and alternative supplies, Minister Luke Pollard says.
Badenoch says UK must prepare for possible war by 2030
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said Britain must increase defence, warning that the country could face a major conflict within the next four years.
More join British Armed Forces than leave for full year
More people joined the UK's Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, resulting in a net gain.
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