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Russian fighter jet breaches NATO airspace
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities.
HMS Bangor repairs set to finish by April
HMS Bangor is expected to complete structural repairs by the end of April 2026, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Rosyth–Dunkirk ferry moves closer with funding boost
Plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe have moved forward after the UK Government committed millions to upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Rosyth.
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Royal Navy seeks rapidly deployable drone picket ships
Project HORUS seeks rapidly deployable uncrewed sensors to detect drones, missiles and aircraft at sea.
Britain signal readiness to help secure Hormuz shipping
The United Kingdom and a group of international partners have signalled readiness to take action to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following a joint statement condemning recent Iranian activity in the region.
Royal Navy shadows Russian warship in Channel
HMS Mersey, supported by a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron, was deployed to monitor the movements of the Steregushchiy-class frigate RFN Soobrazitelny alongside the sanctioned oil tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin.
British forces under strain as demand rises and gaps persist
The Ministry of Defence accepted that it is operating under increasing strain, with rising global demands and ongoing capability gaps placing pressure on force readiness and delivery.
UK not ruling out potential upgrades to Type 31 frigates
The Ministry of Defence say that potential upgrades to the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates remain on the table, including options to adapt the ships for evolving operational roles.
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UK open to expanding GCAP as Poland signals interest
The United Kingdom is open in principle to expanding the GCAP jet project to additional nations, Defence Secretary John Healey told the UK Defence Journal, as Poland signals interest in joining the effort.
Russian fighter jet breaches NATO airspace
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities.
US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs
Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran.
Boeing ‘troubled partner’ on Wedgetail delays
Boeing was described as a troubled partner during evidence on delays to the UK Wedgetail airborne early warning programme.
Audit warns Afghan resettlement still lacks control
Report by NAO flags weak data, housing shortages and management gaps as risks to completing £5.7bn programme.
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UK steps in on Scotland forces childcare funding gap
Launching a childcare scheme for forces families in Scotland, the Defence Secretary told the UK Defence Journal it will match support in England and address "punitive" costs that have led some personnel to consider relocating south.
Army training dropout rate falls
The proportion of British Army recruits failing to complete initial training has fallen to 19 percent, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UK below NATO targets, short on heavy force capability
The UK is currently below the level required by NATO capability targets and does not yet have the full heavy force mass sought for high-intensity operations, Ministry of Defence officials told MPs.
UK continues efforts to strengthen defence supply chain
The UK government says it is continuing to assess the strength of the country’s defence industrial base as it seeks to expand domestic industry capacity.
British Army announces senior leadership changes
The British Army has announced three senior leadership appointments involving new three-star roles.
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