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Scot Gov yet to respond to defence college match funding
The Scottish Government has not responded to a request from UK ministers to match fund a GBP 10 million commitment to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland, Minister Luke Pollard confirmed.
Iran conflict has not hit defence manufacturing, UK says
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that the Iran conflict has so far had no significant impact on the UK's ability to manufacture defence equipment, though it is continuing to monitor potential disruption to critical supply chains.
UK rejects suggestion British jets downed Russian drones
UPDATED: The UK has clarified that both RAF Typhoons returned to base without engaging any targets, after Romania's Ministry of National Defence reported the jets were authorised to engage drones near the Ukrainian border and that multiple explosions subsequently followed.
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UK warship builder warns it may run out of British work
Babcock has warned there is currently no UK programme confirmed to follow the Type 31 frigate at Rosyth, with the company looking to export orders to sustain the workforce while calling on government to provide long-term contract certainty.
HII wins Royal Navy underwater drone support contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a GBP 3 million contract to HII Unmanned Systems Inc for in-service support of the Royal Navy's REMUS 100 and REMUS 300 unmanned underwater vehicle fleets.
British carrier puts to sea to prepare to protect Atlantic
HMS Prince of Wales has sailed from Portsmouth to begin preparations for the deployment of the Carrier Strike Group to the High North and North Atlantic later this year, the Royal Navy confirmed, with the carrier set to operate under NATO's Arctic Sentry mission.
Britain is about to have two aircraft carriers at sea
Britain is set to have two aircraft carriers at sea for the first time in over a year, after HMS Queen Elizabeth completed a major maintenance period at Babcock's Rosyth dockyard this week and HMS Prince of Wales is due to sail from Portsmouth this evening.
Royal Navy seeks low-cost small drone boats for targets
The Royal Navy is looking for industry options to convert a rigid hull inflatable boat or similar vessel into a remotely operated uncrewed surface vehicle to be used as a mobile target in naval exercises.
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British jets scrambled as Russian drones at NATO border
British Typhoon jets were scrambled from Romania and authorised to engage Russian drones near the Ukrainian border in the early hours of Saturday morning, though both aircraft returned to base without firing.
UK rejects suggestion British jets downed Russian drones
UPDATED: The UK has clarified that both RAF Typhoons returned to base without engaging any targets, after Romania's Ministry of National Defence reported the jets were authorised to engage drones near the Ukrainian border and that multiple explosions subsequently followed.
German maritime patrol aircraft deploys to Scotland
A German Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has been deployed to RAF Lossiemouth for the first time under the Trinity House Agreement.
RAF puts aircraft painting contract out to tender
The MoD has launched a tender for a contract to provide surface finishing and painting services across all RAF fixed and rotary wing aircraft at stations in the UK and overseas, estimated at just under £100 million over a decade.
Former MoD permanent secretary rejects fall guy claim
The former Permanent Secretary of the MoD has pushed back on suggestions he was made the "fall guy" for the Afghan data breach.
LAND NEWS
Defence workers being refused bank accounts
Defence workers are being refused bank accounts by challenger banks and defence firms cannot find landlords willing to rent them property, senior industry figures told the Scottish Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
UK declares Falklands sovereignty ‘steadfast and consistent’
The UK government has flatly rejected calls by the President of Argentina for renewed negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Scot Gov yet to respond to defence college match funding
The Scottish Government has not responded to a request from UK ministers to match fund a GBP 10 million commitment to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland, Minister Luke Pollard confirmed.
Iran conflict has not hit defence manufacturing, UK says
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that the Iran conflict has so far had no significant impact on the UK's ability to manufacture defence equipment, though it is continuing to monitor potential disruption to critical supply chains.
UK armour to remain in Estonia for foreseeable future
The UK will keep armour in Estonia for the foreseeable future, with the Forward Land Forces battlegroup continuing to draw on lessons from Ukraine as part of NATO's eastern flank deterrence.
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