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HMS Albion being used to get HMS Bulwark ready for handover
HMS Albion is being retained at Devonport to support preparations for the sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil, however, no disposal plans have yet been confirmed for Albion itself.
UK tips Leonardo for Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat radio deal
The UK intends to award Leonardo UK a contract for repair and post-design support services for avionics communications equipment used across the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopter fleets.
RFA seafarers vote overwhelmingly for strike action
Maritime union RMT has welcomed what it described as an overwhelming vote for strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers, warning that management could not demonstrate it was complying with minimum wage legislation.
Type 32 frigate programme remains in limbo
The Ministry of Defence has again declined to provide clarity on the future of the Royal Navy’s Type 32 frigate programme, saying all platform decisions will be taken as part of the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
No timetable yet on expanding reserve forces
The UK will increase the number of Active Reserves by 20 percnt only "when funding allows", says MOD.
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HMS Albion being used to get HMS Bulwark ready for handover
HMS Albion is being retained at Devonport to support preparations for the sale of HMS Bulwark to Brazil, however, no disposal plans have yet been confirmed for Albion itself.
RFA seafarers vote overwhelmingly for strike action
Maritime union RMT has welcomed what it described as an overwhelming vote for strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) seafarers, warning that management could not demonstrate it was complying with minimum wage legislation.
Defence giant about to start work on new warship in Glasgow
BAE Systems has said preparations are well underway to begin construction of the sixth Type 26 frigate for the Royal Navy, HMS Newcastle.
BAE Systems reports record sales and GBP 83.6bn order backlog
BAE Systems has reported another year of strong growth, with record sales and a rising order backlog as the company says it is well positioned to benefit from increased defence spending.
Ferguson Marine appoints Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair
Ferguson Marine has appointed shipbuilding veteran Duncan Anderson as permanent Chair of its Board, following a period serving as Interim Chair, the company stated.
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UK tips Leonardo for Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat radio deal
The UK intends to award Leonardo UK a contract for repair and post-design support services for avionics communications equipment used across the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopter fleets.
UK firm to begin work on US Air Force Wedgetail aircraft
A UK-based aviation company has been contracted by Boeing to undertake the initial conversion work on the first two US Air Force E-7 Wedgetail aircraft.
Largest U.S build up since Gulf War happening now near Iran
A surge in US military air activity across Europe and the Middle East is being described as the most significant movement of American aircraft in decades during a period of heightened tensions with Iran.
American stealth fighters arrive in UK in Iran build-up
Six US Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have been tracked arriving in the United Kingdom, with the jets inbound to RAF Lakenheath supported by aerial refuelling tankers.
UK awards contract for common one-way effector launcher
The Ministry of Defence has issued a contract award notice for the purchase of additional Threod CATA launchers to support the British Army's emerging one-way effector (OWE) capability under the ASGARD programme.
LAND NEWS
Men jailed over foiled Islamic terror plot
Three men have been jailed after being convicted over a foiled terrorist plot aimed at the Jewish community in Greater Manchester.
UK holds off on confirming next Ajax upgrade timeline
The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when it expects to begin reliability growth trials for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle at its planned Capability Drop 4 standard, as ministers continue to await the outcome of ongoing investigations.
Polling shows Britons feel less safe than five years ago
Polling suggests Britons feel less safe than five years ago, while strong majorities back rapid modernisation of UK forces through expanded drone capability.
UK rules out buying light tank capability
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army currently has no requirement for a light tank capability.
MOD confirms Palantir contract was direct award
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its agreement with Palantir for defence data analytics was awarded through a direct award process, citing a lack of viable alternatives.
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