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Trump to unveil plans for new U.S. ‘battleship’, reports say
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for a new class of large US Navy surface combatants he has described as “battleships”.
UK rules out keeping Warrior armoured vehicles in service
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out any extension to the planned withdrawal of the Warrior armoured vehicle, confirming it will leave service in 2027 as scheduled.
Britain talks ‘pre-war’ while its forces quietly shrink
Despite repeated claims that Britain has entered a pre-war era, the evidence points to shrinking capability, delayed modernisation and hollowed-out forces across all three services, argues one of our senior editors.
UK would fight wars differently to Ukraine, MPs told
Giving evidence to the Defence Committee, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly said comparisons with Ukraine needed to be treated carefully, warning against drawing the wrong conclusions from a conflict fought under different conditions.
UK defends decision to stay out of EU SAFE scheme
On the UK decision not to proceed in the EU Security Action for Europe programme, SNP MP Kirsty Blackman questioned whether staying outside the scheme risked weakening long-term support for Ukraine.
MPs press government to seize frozen Russian assets
The Government faces renewed Commons pressure to act on frozen Russian state assets after Reform UK MP Richard Tice urged unilateral use to support Ukraine.
NAVAL NEWS
No current plans for laser weapons on UK carriers
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there are currently no plans to fit defensive laser weapons directly to the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
Trump to unveil plans for new U.S. ‘battleship’, reports say
President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans for a new class of large US Navy surface combatants he has described as “battleships”.
France to build large new nuclear aircraft carrier
France has formally decided to proceed with the construction of a next-generation nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.
Rosyth facility timeline linked to Dreadnought Barrow exit
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the planned Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard will be delivered in line with HMS Dreadnought’s departure from Barrow.
AVIATION NEWS
Francois warns helicopter delays threaten Leonardo UK future
Conservative MP Mark Francois has warned that continued delays to UK defence procurement risk undermining Leonardo’s long-term presence in Britain.
MPs warn UK lags behind allies on drones
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have faced blunt criticism from MPs over the pace at which the UK is fielding drones and one-way effectors, amid warnings that British forces lag behind key European allies in deployed capability.
No decision yet on how many drones to fly with Apache
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on how many Land Autonomous Collaborative Platforms could ultimately be procured to operate alongside the Army’s AH-64E Apache helicopters, as it set out the formal competition timeline for Project NYX.
British Apache gunships to be fitted with APKWS rockets
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) will be part of the weapons mix for the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with integration planned for 2027.
LAND NEWS
UK rules out keeping Warrior armoured vehicles in service
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out any extension to the planned withdrawal of the Warrior armoured vehicle, confirming it will leave service in 2027 as scheduled.
UK would fight wars differently to Ukraine, MPs told
Giving evidence to the Defence Committee, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly said comparisons with Ukraine needed to be treated carefully, warning against drawing the wrong conclusions from a conflict fought under different conditions.
UK defends decision to stay out of EU SAFE scheme
On the UK decision not to proceed in the EU Security Action for Europe programme, SNP MP Kirsty Blackman questioned whether staying outside the scheme risked weakening long-term support for Ukraine.
MPs press government to seize frozen Russian assets
The Government faces renewed Commons pressure to act on frozen Russian state assets after Reform UK MP Richard Tice urged unilateral use to support Ukraine.
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