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German warship secretly fires ballistic missile in Atlantic
A German frigate secretly fired a powerful, long range Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, with NATO sending a very clear message to potential adversaries.
Two new British support ships named at Appledore
The second and third ships in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support programme will be named RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful.
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.
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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.
German warship secretly fires ballistic missile in Atlantic
A German frigate secretly fired a powerful, long range Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, with NATO sending a very clear message to potential adversaries.
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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.
RAF aircraft finally to get boom refuelling capability
The Royal Air Force will develop a boom air-to-air refuelling system to complement the probe and drogue arrangement it currently operates.
American forces strike IRGC targets in Iran
US forces have carried out a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets inside Iran, hitting air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and other military facilities.
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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.
Britain wants laser armed ground vehicle drones
Britain is seeking counter-drone technology that could lead to autonomous laser weapons mounted on Army vehicles and, later, uncrewed ground vehicles.
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