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UK expected to place Clyde frigate order to plug Norwegian gap
The UK has confirmed that some Type 26 frigate build slots are being transferred to Norway, with the Government stating that the difference "is to be made up through additional orders", meaning new ships will need to be ordered to keep the Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate fleet at eight.
Government explores private investment to drive defence
The Defence Secretary and Chancellor have met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance to explore how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness.
Exail and JFD partner on UK mine countermeasure support
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis puts mine countermeasures back in the spotlight, Exail and JFD have agreed to partner on supporting Royal Navy next gen mine warfare capability.
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Royal Navy tests drone tech for North Atlantic sub hunting
The Royal Navy has completed a four-month trial with industry partners testing off-the-shelf drone and autonomous technology for anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic, under the Atlantic Bastion programme.
Dreadnought cost data withheld on national security grounds
The Ministry of Defence has formally withheld all detailed budget and financial forecast information for the Dreadnought nuclear submarine programme.
UK in talks with telecoms industry on undersea cable threat
The Ministry of Defence has been engaging with the private sector to discuss the threat posed to undersea infrastructure by Russian sub-threshold interference.
UK expected to place Clyde frigate order to plug Norwegian gap
The UK has confirmed that some Type 26 frigate build slots are being transferred to Norway, with the Government stating that the difference "is to be made up through additional orders", meaning new ships will need to be ordered to keep the Royal Navy Type 26 Frigate fleet at eight.
Exail and JFD partner on UK mine countermeasure support
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis puts mine countermeasures back in the spotlight, Exail and JFD have agreed to partner on supporting Royal Navy next gen mine warfare capability.
AVIATION NEWS
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.
UK reaffirms F-35 commitment but questions remain over 138
The UK has committed to 138 F-35s "across the life of the programme" but with only 74 planned in total and 48 already delivered, it remains unclear what the 138 figure actually means or when, if ever, it will be reached.
Meteor F-35 integration shows no signs of urgency
The UK has been trying to arm its F-35s with Meteor since 2019. The US-led programme has now pushed the timeline to the early 2030s.
Delayed SPEAR 3 review note set for imminent submission
A long-delayed review note that will formally set out a new timeline for the SPEAR 3 missile programme is close to being submitted for approval.
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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.
UK assessing risks from Chinese electric vehicles
Labour MP Graeme Downie has asked the MoD to assess the national security threat from Chinese electric vehicles, including remote kill switch capabilities. The government says it is working to manage the risks.
Government explores private investment to drive defence
The Defence Secretary and Chancellor have met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance to explore how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness.
Northern Ireland to be boosted by defence growth deal
The UK government has launched a multimillion-pound defence growth deal for Northern Ireland, aimed at helping smaller firms and start-ups break into the defence supply chain.
New Scottish defence summit targets SME growth push
The new DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit aims to link SMEs with defence buyers as investment rises.
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