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Welsh Cavalry sharpen marksmanship in live-fire training
Soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards have completed a week of live-fire marksmanship training in Cumbria aimed at maintaining combat readiness and weapons proficiency, according to the British Army.
UK rules out expeditionary force role in Greenland security
The UK has played down suggestions that the Joint Expeditionary Force could be deployed to Greenland, stressing that the island’s security is already guaranteed through NATO.
Defence plans £750m digital workplace services overhaul
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a major recompetition of its digital workplace services, with a future contract potentially worth up to £750 million over five years, according to a prior information notice.
UK enters assessment phase for Patria 6×6 vehicle
The UK has entered the assessment phase of a multinational armoured vehicle programme centred on the Patria 6x6, with no procurement decision yet taken, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Future of surplus Challenger 2 tanks remains undecided
No decision has yet been taken on the future of the Challenger 2 tanks that will not be upgraded under the Challenger 3 programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has said no weapon system has yet been selected for the Royal Navy’s planned uncrewed helicopter, while confirming that the Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this month.
NAVAL NEWS
UK rules out expeditionary force role in Greenland security
The UK has played down suggestions that the Joint Expeditionary Force could be deployed to Greenland, stressing that the island’s security is already guaranteed through NATO.
MOD distances itself from naval college upkeep
The Ministry of Defence has said it works closely with organisations linked to the Old Royal Naval College but does not hold responsibility for the site’s heritage upkeep, employment or day-to-day public access.
American warship arrives in Scotland
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius is taking part in a routine port visit to Scotland.
UK warns of Russian threat to offshore energy assets
Responding to a series of written questions from Labour MP Graeme Downie, defence minister Al Carns said Russia continues to pose a sustained challenge to Euro-Atlantic security.
AVIATION NEWS
Royal Navy’s Proteus drone to fly in January
The Ministry of Defence has said no weapon system has yet been selected for the Royal Navy’s planned uncrewed helicopter, while confirming that the Proteus demonstrator is expected to achieve its first flight this month.
UK rules out expanding nuclear deterrent via F-35A
The government has said it has no plans to expand the UK’s nuclear deterrent beyond its submarine-based system.
UK keeps combat drone plans under wraps
The Ministry of Defence has declined to disclose details on the weapons, naming or timelines associated with a planned air-launched collaborative uncrewed air vehicle, citing commercial sensitivity and security concerns.
Denmark to buy 100 American Hellfire anti-tank missiles
Denmark has requested to buy up to one hundred AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.
LAND NEWS
UK confirms closure of less-lethal weapons advisory body
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons has been closed, with its advisory role transferred to a Home Office body.
Welsh Cavalry sharpen marksmanship in live-fire training
Soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards have completed a week of live-fire marksmanship training in Cumbria aimed at maintaining combat readiness and weapons proficiency, according to the British Army.
Defence plans £750m digital workplace services overhaul
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a major recompetition of its digital workplace services, with a future contract potentially worth up to £750 million over five years, according to a prior information notice.
UK enters assessment phase for Patria 6×6 vehicle
The UK has entered the assessment phase of a multinational armoured vehicle programme centred on the Patria 6x6, with no procurement decision yet taken, the UK Defence Journal understands.
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