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Military submarine at sea launches a missile from its rear, bright flame and smoke rising as stormy clouds loom overhead.

Rules for Navy uncrewed surface vessels make progress

The Ministry of Defence is continuing work with the Defence Maritime Regulator to define how uncrewed surface vessels should be regulated and classified as the Royal Navy expands its use of maritime autonomous systems.

No date yet for integrated military rail plan

The Ministry of Defence has said work is continuing on a more integrated approach to domestic and international military rail movements, but no completion date has yet been set.

UK Light Guns can only parachute from allied aircraft

British L118 105mm Light Guns can still be deployed by parachute, but only from suitably cleared allied aircraft, while 16 Air Assault Brigade retains the option of flying the weapons in A400M Atlas aircraft.

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Royal Navy embracing social creators to reach new audiences

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Military submarine at sea launches a missile from its rear, bright flame and smoke rising as stormy clouds loom overhead.

Rules for Navy uncrewed surface vessels make progress

The Ministry of Defence is continuing work with the Defence Maritime Regulator to define how uncrewed surface vessels should be regulated and classified as the Royal Navy expands its use of maritime autonomous systems.

Clyde infrastructure programme expands industry capacity

The Clyde Infrastructure Programme is expanding its industry framework arrangements to ensure sufficient capacity and capability are available to sustain delivery over the life of the programme.

Government again commits not to extend Dreadnought sub life

The Government has confirmed that it has accepted the recommendation not to extend the service lives of the Royal Navy Dreadnought-class ballistic missile submarines beyond their intended end-of-service dates.

Dreadnought sea trial timing kept quiet due to security

The Ministry of Defence has declined to say when HMS Dreadnought is scheduled to begin sea trials, arguing that releasing the timetable could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces..

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Russian air defence stocks significantly depleted

Russian long-range air defence interceptor stocks have been depleted to the point where Moscow is having to make serious decisions about where it deploys them, a Western official has told the UK Defence Journal.

UK studies options for retiring Army Wildcat fleet

The Ministry of Defence is examining possible uses for the Army Air Corps’ Wildcat AH1 helicopters after their planned withdrawal from service from 2027.

UK Light Guns can only parachute from allied aircraft

British L118 105mm Light Guns can still be deployed by parachute, but only from suitably cleared allied aircraft, while 16 Air Assault Brigade retains the option of flying the weapons in A400M Atlas aircraft.

Netherlands moves to buy Saab GlobalEye radar jet

The Netherlands has taken a first formal step towards acquiring Saab's GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.

Ukraine seeks 300 Patriot missiles from allies

Ukraine has asked allied countries to provide 300 Patriot interceptor missiles from their existing stocks as Kyiv attempts to strengthen its air defences before another winter of Russian missile and drone attacks.

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Russia passes a million and a half casualties in Ukraine

Russia has sustained its one and a half millionth military casualty since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with half a million of confirmed dead, the Chief of the Defence Staff has said
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Is Putin being lied to?

Vladimir Putin may be fighting his brutal and costly war against Ukraine with a distorted picture of what his forces are achieving, according to Britain’s most senior military officer.

Veterans who help Russia face prosecution, minister warns

Former British service personnel who assist the Russian state can be prosecuted under national security legislation long after leaving the armed forces, the Defence Secretary told the Commons.

Armed police and military to train in Cambuslang

The activity will take place at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters as part of Exercise Tartan Kukri, involving Police Scotland, the military and other emergency services.

No date yet for integrated military rail plan

The Ministry of Defence has said work is continuing on a more integrated approach to domestic and international military rail movements, but no completion date has yet been set.

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