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Upgraded Russian spy ship escorted out of North Sea
The Dutch Ministry of Defence said the Russian ship Yantar was escorted out of the North Sea earlier this week after operating near vital maritime infrastructure in the Netherlands’ exclusive economic zone.
UK and Norway deepen naval ties on carrier mission
Six months of combined operations aboard HMS Prince of Wales have strengthened cooperation between British and Norwegian naval forces, the Royal Navy have stated.
Royal Navy upgrades to boost warship lethality
The Ministry of Defence has outlined ongoing work to enhance the firepower of the Royal Navy’s surface fleet as part of a broad modernisation drive.
LAND NEWS
No plans to raise minimum military recruitment age
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will not raise the minimum age of recruitment into the Armed Forces, maintaining the current threshold that allows individuals to join from the age of 16 with parental consent.
British Army recruit numbers drop 38% since 2019
Army training figures reveal continued recruitment shortfalls and rising attrition, with intake well below pre-pandemic levels and one in three recruits failing to complete training.
MOD reveals number of senior officers across UK forces
472 senior officers, including generals, admirals and air marshals, currently serve across the Armed Forces, new MOD figures show.
AVIATION NEWS
RAF maintains steady supply flights for Ukraine support
British transport aircraft continue to operate regular flights between RAF Brize Norton and Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport in southeastern Poland, sustaining the air bridge that enables the delivery of equipment to Ukraine.
UK confirms Spain overflight ban ‘no impact’ on Gibraltar ops
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that restrictions on British military aircraft entering Spanish airspace continue to apply to flights arriving at or departing from RAF Gibraltar, though officials say the measures have no operational impact.
Home Office aircraft conducts overnight Channel patrol
A specially equipped Dash 8 surveillance aircraft operated for the Home Office has been conducting overnight and early morning patrols over the English Channel.
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