The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy will trial Helsing’s SG-1 Fathom underwater glider in December as part of its emerging Atlantic Bastion undersea network, but has not disclosed any order quantities.

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British spy plane probes Russian territory

A Royal Air Force RC-135 has carried out an intelligence-gathering orbit around Kaliningrad.

Foreign Secretary backs Ukraine as NATO urges faster buildup

The Foreign Office did not respond to repeated requests for comment, an unusual silence given the significance of the UK’s public position on Ukraine.

US and UK drill active-shooter response at RAF Mildenhall

US Air Force security personnel and Ministry of Defence Police officers have carried out a joint active-shooter exercise at RAF Mildenhall, testing combined response procedures and post-incident coordination.

American tanks fire guns in Lithuania

US soldiers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a multinational live-fire exercise in Lithuania, where an M1A3 Abrams tank fired its main gun during joint training at Pabradė Training Area.

Manchester police arrest man over synagogue attack

Counter Terrorism Policing North West has arrested a thirty one year old man at Manchester Airport in connection with the 2 October attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, the police stated.

Gurkha recruits achieve full pass rate at Catterick

The Gurkha Training Company has reported a one hundred percent pass rate for its latest intake, with all 274 recruits completing the 39 week Combat Infantry Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick.

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Royal Navy will trial SG-1 drone subs under Atlantic Bastion

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy will trial Helsing’s SG-1 Fathom underwater glider in December as part of its emerging Atlantic Bastion undersea network, but has not disclosed any order quantities.

NATO mine group joins Finnish-led Freezing Winds exercise

Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 has returned to Finnish waters for Exercise Freezing Winds 25, reinforcing allied readiness in the northern Baltic Sea.

Man charged in Belfast over suspected people smuggling

A twenty five year old Afghan man has been charged with assisting unlawful immigration following his arrest in Belfast as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into suspected cross border people smuggling.

NATO warships begin high north deployment

Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 has started its second High North deployment of the year, reinforcing allied awareness and presence in the Norwegian Sea.

AVIATION NEWS

British spy plane probes Russian territory

A Royal Air Force RC-135 has carried out an intelligence-gathering orbit around Kaliningrad.

US and UK drill active-shooter response at RAF Mildenhall

US Air Force security personnel and Ministry of Defence Police officers have carried out a joint active-shooter exercise at RAF Mildenhall, testing combined response procedures and post-incident coordination.

NATO allies test counter drone system in live fire event

US, Polish and Romanian soldiers demonstrated a mobile counter unmanned aircraft system in Nowa Dęba, Poland, highlighting allied efforts to respond to rising drone activity along NATO’s eastern flank.

Hungarian Gripens finish Baltic air policing rotation

The Hungarian Air Force has completed a four month air policing mission from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania, providing round the clock protection of allied airspace in the Baltic region.

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Foreign Secretary backs Ukraine as NATO urges faster buildup

The Foreign Office did not respond to repeated requests for comment, an unusual silence given the significance of the UK’s public position on Ukraine.

American tanks fire guns in Lithuania

US soldiers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a multinational live-fire exercise in Lithuania, where an M1A3 Abrams tank fired its main gun during joint training at Pabradė Training Area.

Manchester police arrest man over synagogue attack

Counter Terrorism Policing North West has arrested a thirty one year old man at Manchester Airport in connection with the 2 October attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, the police stated.

Gurkha recruits achieve full pass rate at Catterick

The Gurkha Training Company has reported a one hundred percent pass rate for its latest intake, with all 274 recruits completing the 39 week Combat Infantry Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick.

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