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No figure given on two-year defence procurement target
Defence has not provided a figure showing what proportion of major modular platforms are now reaching contract within two years.
Government again commits not to extend Dreadnought sub life
The Government has confirmed that it has accepted the recommendation not to extend the service lives of the Royal Navy Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines beyond their intended end-of-service dates.
UK refuses to name Army units for Ukraine force
The Ministry of Defence has declined to identify which British Army units have been allocated to the multinational force being prepared for Ukraine, citing operational security risks around any future deployment.
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Rules for Navy uncrewed surface vessels make progress
The Ministry of Defence is continuing work with the Defence Maritime Regulator to define how uncrewed surface vessels should be regulated and classified as the Royal Navy expands its use of maritime autonomous systems.
Clyde infrastructure programme expands industry capacity
The Clyde Infrastructure Programme is expanding its industry framework arrangements to ensure sufficient capacity and capability are available to sustain delivery over the life of the programme.
Government again commits not to extend Dreadnought sub life
The Government has confirmed that it has accepted the recommendation not to extend the service lives of the Royal Navy Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines beyond their intended end-of-service dates.
Dreadnought sea trial timing kept quiet due to security
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to begin sea trials, arguing that releasing the timetable could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces..
HMS Agamemnon remains in final in-water commissioning
The sixth Astute-class attack submarine, HMS Agamemnon, is still completing the final stages of its in-water commissioning before being handed over to the Royal Navy for sea trials.
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UK studies options for retiring Army Wildcat fleet
The Ministry of Defence is examining possible uses for the Army Air Corps’ Wildcat AH1 helicopters after their planned withdrawal from service from 2027.
UK Light Guns can only parachute from allied aircraft
British L118 105mm Light Guns can still be deployed by parachute, but only from suitably cleared allied aircraft, while 16 Air Assault Brigade retains the option of flying the weapons in A400M Atlas aircraft.
Netherlands moves to buy Saab GlobalEye radar jet
The Netherlands has taken a first formal step towards acquiring Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Ukraine seeks 300 Patriot missiles from allies
Ukraine has asked allied countries to provide 300 Patriot interceptor missiles from their existing stocks as Kyiv attempts to strengthen its air defences before another winter of Russian missile and drone attacks.
UK rules out A400M firefighting role
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out adapting the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet for aerial firefighting, despite being aware of an Airbus system currently under development for the transport aircraft.
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Armed police and military to train in Cambuslang
The activity will take place at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters as part of Exercise Tartan Kukri, involving Police Scotland, the military and other emergency services.
No date yet for integrated military rail plan
The Ministry of Defence has said work is continuing on a more integrated approach to domestic and international military rail movements, but no completion date has yet been set.
Army vehicle policy breaches more than double in two years
The number of Army vehicles identified in cases involving the incorrect movement or authorisation of non-taskworthy vehicles more than doubled between 2023 and 2025.
No figure given on two-year defence procurement target
Defence has not provided a figure showing what proportion of major modular platforms are now reaching contract within two years.
UK refuses to name Army units for Ukraine force
The Ministry of Defence has declined to identify which British Army units have been allocated to the multinational force being prepared for Ukraine, citing operational security risks around any future deployment.
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