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Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
BAE Systems wins mega $1.7Bn U.S. Navy weapons contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a five year contract by the United States Navy for the continued production of APKWS laser guidance kits.
Britain launches new Military Intelligence Services
The new Military Intelligence Services, or MIS, consolidates defence intelligence functions under one organisation for the first time.
New British long range strike system ‘on track’
Written answers published this week confirm that Project Brakestop, the UK's effort to field a low-cost long-range one-way strike system, remains "broadly on track".
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
NAVAL NEWS
American warship fires five inch main gun off Morroco
U.S. Navy destroyer USS Paul Ignatius has conducted a live firing of its Mk 45 five-inch gun during a naval surface fire support drill in the Atlantic Ocean, according to information released by the service.
Ministers ‘blindsided’ by offshore award of naval tug fleet
UK ministers were 'blindsided' by the offshore award of a 24-vessel naval support programme, Paul Sweeney MSP told us, after the procurement structure left them without direct oversight of the decision.
SNP MSP says ‘foolish’ planning sank Ferguson Marine bid
An SNP MSP has publicly criticised Ferguson Marine’s former management in the Scottish Parliament, saying foolish decisions in a previous business plan left the state-owned yard uncompetitive and led to a failed vessel tender.
American nuclear attack submarine arrives in Scotland
A Virginia-class nuclear submarine of the U.S. Navy has arrived in Scotland for a routine port visit.
AVIATION NEWS
BAE Systems wins mega $1.7Bn U.S. Navy weapons contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a five year contract by the United States Navy for the continued production of APKWS laser guidance kits.
New British long range strike system ‘on track’
Written answers published this week confirm that Project Brakestop, the UK's effort to field a low-cost long-range one-way strike system, remains "broadly on track".
Raybird recon drone shows UK potential in Iron Titan trials
Skyeton Prevail Solutions says its battle-tested Raybird unmanned aircraft has completed its first UK deployment during the British Army’s Iron Titan exercise.
British maritime patrol aircraft surge to Iceland
The RAF has carried out its largest ever deployment of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, sending three jets from 120 Squadron to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland as part of NATO vigilance activity.
LAND NEWS
Britain launches new Military Intelligence Services
The new Military Intelligence Services, or MIS, consolidates defence intelligence functions under one organisation for the first time.
Defence Committee chair warns of Army vehicle ‘shambles’
The Defence Committee chair said the Army’s armoured vehicle woes now amount to "an absolute shambles," as ministers ordered external experts to investigate fresh Ajax injuries and wider failures across key land fleets.
British armed forces member dies in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has announced that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in Ukraine on Tuesday, 9 December, following what officials described as a “tragic accident” during a weapons trial conducted by Ukrainian forces.
Anduril and GKN join forces for British Army combat drone
Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace have signed an exclusive teaming agreement to deliver the airframe for the British Army’s Project NYX.
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