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Most Britons back more defence spending for first time
Fifty-six per cent of Britons want the government to spend more on defence, the first majority since the question was first asked, according to the British Social Attitudes survey published by the National Centre for Social Research.
New nuclear missile sub budget stays within estimate
Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said the forecast cost of the four Dreadnought submarines remains within the £41 billion estimated in 2015, with the first entering service in the early 2030s.
EU decision to shape Britain’s counter-hypersonic plans
Britain’s next steps towards a counter-hypersonic capability will be informed by a European Defence Fund decision from May 2027 on whether to progress HYDIS or HYDEF, and the UK already observes HYDIS.
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UK weighs cost of further repairs to HMS Protector
The Ministry of Defence is assessing whether further repair of HMS Protector is worth the cost, and her continued service depends on investment across a range of systems.
US shipbuilder gave input on SSN-AUKUS, but UK holds design
Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding has given advice and technical input on inserting US technology into the SSN-AUKUS design, while design authority remains with the UK.
New nuclear missile sub budget stays within estimate
Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said the forecast cost of the four Dreadnought submarines remains within the £41 billion estimated in 2015, with the first entering service in the early 2030s.
Babcock adds Saab Denmark to Arrowhead frigate push
Babcock and Saab Denmark have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore integrating shipborne communications systems into future Arrowhead frigates, including possible ships for Denmark.
Government will not publish nuclear weapons cost forecasts
The government has no plans to publish whole-life nuclear weapons cost forecasts, citing national security.
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UK won’t reveal issues raised in restricted F-35 report
A report on the F-35 programme is under handling restrictions that stops the Government detailing any issues.
Zelenskyy backs ICEYE and Nokia plan for Ukrainian satcom
ICEYE and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to explore building sovereign satellite communications for the country.
Chinese inputs in sustainable fuel used by UK forces
China is one of several contributors to the sustainable aviation fuel used by Britain’s forces and represents a small proportion of it, Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, has said.
EU decision to shape Britain’s counter-hypersonic plans
Britain’s next steps towards a counter-hypersonic capability will be informed by a European Defence Fund decision from May 2027 on whether to progress HYDIS or HYDEF, and the UK already observes HYDIS.
Ground Based Air Defence requirement not cut, minister says
No elements have been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement, and a fall in the programme’s reported whole-life cost reflects a change in the reporting basis.
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Palantir must compete like others for UK targeting web
Palantir will have to go through the same Challenge Book process as the rest of industry for any new role in the Digital Targeting Web.
US infantry fire Spike NLOS from light vehicle in Army test
US Army infantry soldiers carried out most of 17 Spike NLOS missile firings from an Infantry Squad Vehicle at Dugway Proving Grounds, the first launches from that vehicle.
Most Britons back more defence spending for first time
Fifty-six per cent of Britons want the government to spend more on defence, the first majority since the question was first asked, according to the British Social Attitudes survey published by the National Centre for Social Research.
Gun maker who posted printed sub-machine gun jailed
Luke Fortune, a 23-year-old who converted blank firing guns into lethal weapons and sent a 3D printed sub-machine gun through the post, has been jailed for 13 years and eight months at Bristol Crown Court.
Concept phase for Britain’s new assault rifle due to end next year
Project Grayburn, the programme examining a replacement for the SA80 family of weapons, is due to complete its concept phase in the second quarter of 2027, according to defence minister Luke Pollard.
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