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More join British Armed Forces than leave for full year
More people joined the UK's Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, resulting in a net gain.
Britain wants laser armed ground vehicle drones
Britain is seeking counter-drone technology that could lead to autonomous laser weapons mounted on Army vehicles and, later, uncrewed ground vehicles.
NATO warns Russia over submarine build up ‘We see them’
NATO says it is closely monitoring Russia's submarine force in the High North, including new-generation nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines operating from the Kola Peninsula.
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Dreadnought supplier contract ended after security reviews
A contract within the supply chain for Britain’s new Dreadnought-class nuclear ballistic missile submarines was terminated following security reviews.
German warship secretly fires ballistic missile in Atlantic
A German frigate secretly fired a powerful, long range Israeli LORA ballistic missile in the North Atlantic, with NATO sending a very clear message to potential adversaries.
Two new British support ships named at Appledore
The second and third ships in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new Fleet Solid Support programme will be named RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful.
NATO warns Russia over submarine build up ‘We see them’
NATO says it is closely monitoring Russia's submarine force in the High North, including new-generation nuclear-powered cruise missile submarines operating from the Kola Peninsula.
NATO sealift assumptions ‘obsolete’, report warns
NATO can no longer assume that commercial ships will be available to move forces during conflict, with declining fleets, shortages of seafarers and limited integration with commercial shipping leaving reinforcement plans exposed.
AVIATION NEWS
Argentina is not a credible power able to threaten Falklands
Currently, Argentina is not a credible military force able to seriously threaten the Falkland Islands.
Construction of British deep space radar to begin in 2027
Construction of the British site for the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability will begin in April 2027.
Spy planes swarm Russia’s borders in rare surge
Two RC-135W Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft, at least two P-8A Poseidons and American tanker support are operating across the High North in a concentration of intelligence-gathering flights rare in both scale and composition.
RAF aircraft finally to get boom refuelling capability
The Royal Air Force will develop a boom air-to-air refuelling system to complement the probe and drogue arrangement it currently operates.
American forces strike IRGC targets in Iran
US forces have carried out a wave of strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets inside Iran, hitting air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and other military facilities.
LAND NEWS
UK moves to secure critical minerals for defence
The MOD is moving to reduce defence reliance on high-risk critical mineral supply chains through allied sourcing, recycling and alternative supplies, Minister Luke Pollard says.
Badenoch says UK must prepare for possible war by 2030
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said Britain must increase defence, warning that the country could face a major conflict within the next four years.
More join British Armed Forces than leave for full year
More people joined the UK's Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, resulting in a net gain.
Britain wants laser armed ground vehicle drones
Britain is seeking counter-drone technology that could lead to autonomous laser weapons mounted on Army vehicles and, later, uncrewed ground vehicles.
UK seeks vehicle-mounted laser defence against drone swarms
The UK has opened a competition for new counter-drone techn intended to protect deployed troops from mass aerial threats, with particular interest in laser directed-energy weapons.
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