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Apprenticeships and reskilling in Harland and Wolff rebuild
With more than 220 apprentices already in training and further recruitment under way, Navantia UK is expanding training, reskilling and outreach as part of rebuilding the workforce behind Belfast’s shipyard revival.
A third UK naval prime anchored in Belfast
Navantia UK says investment across its four yards is intended to support a "third UK naval prime", combining Belfast integration with design access, group expertise and a broader industrial footprint.
Belfast’s new build line at Harland and Wolff
Inside the new Belfast extension, Harland and Wolff is reorganising how steel moves through the yard, linking stockyard staging, cutting machinery and a 200-metre panel line designed for higher throughput.
Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic
Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
UK defence exports grow as Europe becomes top market
European defence spending and major export deals have pushed demand for UK defence equipment higher, according to official statistics.
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Navantia is remaking Harland and Wolff for a new era
Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
Apprenticeships and reskilling in Harland and Wolff rebuild
With more than 220 apprentices already in training and further recruitment under way, Navantia UK is expanding training, reskilling and outreach as part of rebuilding the workforce behind Belfast’s shipyard revival.
A third UK naval prime anchored in Belfast
Navantia UK says investment across its four yards is intended to support a "third UK naval prime", combining Belfast integration with design access, group expertise and a broader industrial footprint.
Belfast’s new build line at Harland and Wolff
Inside the new Belfast extension, Harland and Wolff is reorganising how steel moves through the yard, linking stockyard staging, cutting machinery and a 200-metre panel line designed for higher throughput.
Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic
Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
AVIATION NEWS
UK defence exports grow as Europe becomes top market
European defence spending and major export deals have pushed demand for UK defence equipment higher, according to official statistics.
Families moved away from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus
The Ministry of Defence has said non-essential personnel and families at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus have been relocated to temporary accommodation elsewhere on the island as part of measures to strengthen security at the base.
Decision on new low-cost air defence missile yet to be made
The Ministry of Defence has said a decision on whether the UK will procure a proposed new low-cost air defence missile has not yet been taken.
UK airborne forces deepen US and French ties
16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France's 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.
RAF rules out F-35 reservist pilot scheme
The Royal Air Force has assessed the possibility of allowing reservist pilots to operate F-35 fighter jets but concluded that such a model is not suitable for the UK at present, the Ministry of Defence said.
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UK remains committed to landmine ban treaty
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines despite recent withdrawals.
Minister says defence investment plan will be published when ready
A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
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