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Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy is expected to bring the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into service later this year, according to the Ministry of Defence.
New atlas urges seapower focus to make UK ‘pivotal power’
The atlas presents 12 strategic maps examining Britain’s security, economic interests and exposure to global threats.
Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has urged the government to intervene after a £200 million contract for naval support vessels was awarded to Dutch shipbuilder Damen.
UK considers role in multilateral security bank for Ukraine
Labour MP Alex Baker pressed ministers on whether the UK should back a multilateral defence and security bank to underpin long-term support for Ukraine, with the government confirming discussions are under way.
Trump warns U.S. defence firms over profits and production
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a public warning to American defence contractors, accusing parts the industry of prioritising shareholders over military readiness and signalling potential restrictions on executive pay unless production and maintenance improve.
Government rejects security amendments to Diego Garcia bill
The government has pushed back against proposed changes to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, arguing they are unnecessary and could undermine long-term security arrangements for the joint UK US facility.
NAVAL NEWS
Powerful new missile to enter Royal Navy service this year
The Royal Navy is expected to bring the Norwegian-designed Naval Strike Missile into service later this year, according to the Ministry of Defence.
New atlas urges seapower focus to make UK ‘pivotal power’
The atlas presents 12 strategic maps examining Britain’s security, economic interests and exposure to global threats.
Calls to review £200m Navy workboat deal awarded abroad
GMB has urged the government to intervene after a £200 million contract for naval support vessels was awarded to Dutch shipbuilder Damen.
AN/AQS-24 paired with US Navy drone vessel
Northrop Grumman has demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a U.S. Navy Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle, completing initial open-water testing within 45 days of contract award, according to the company.
AVIATION NEWS
Government rejects security amendments to Diego Garcia bill
The government has pushed back against proposed changes to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, arguing they are unnecessary and could undermine long-term security arrangements for the joint UK US facility.
F-35 pilots test CCA teaming in U.S. Navy simulation
U.S. Navy F-35 pilots have completed a tactical demonstration focused on integrating crewed fighters with the U.S. Navy’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft inside the Joint Simulation Environment.
Italian SOF test F-35 integration for NATO ACE concept
The Italian Air Force has completed a special operations exercise demonstrating the integration of special forces with fourth- and fifth-generation air assets in support of NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept.
U.S. accelerating pace of intercepter missile production
Lockheed Martin has signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War aimed at accelerating production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors, with annual output planned to rise substantially.
LAND NEWS
Armed Forces at work inside Scotland’s largest NHS board
The opening article of our Armed Forces at Work in Scotland series looks inside NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where support for Armed Forces Community staff is woven into a large and complex workforce.
UK considers role in multilateral security bank for Ukraine
Labour MP Alex Baker pressed ministers on whether the UK should back a multilateral defence and security bank to underpin long-term support for Ukraine, with the government confirming discussions are under way.
Trump warns U.S. defence firms over profits and production
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a public warning to American defence contractors, accusing parts the industry of prioritising shareholders over military readiness and signalling potential restrictions on executive pay unless production and maintenance improve.
Iron Fist APS selected for European CV90 fleets
Elbit Systems has secured contracts worth a combined $150 million to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System for integration on CV90 infantry fighting vehicles operated by European NATO member states.
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