NAVAL NEWS
Drone shots show British carrier departing Singapore
Newly released images show HMS Prince of Wales docked at night in Singapore, as the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completes the latest phase of its Operation Highmast deployment through the Indo-Pacific.
Britain lays battle plans to secure Atlantic against Russia
The plans are designed to ensure safe passage for reinforcement shipping into Europe in the event of crisis or war, particularly in response to an evolving Russian naval threat.
Poland launches first Saab-built intelligence ship
Commissioned under the DELFIN programme, the ship is the first of two planned SIGINT platforms designed to enhance Poland’s maritime electronic intelligence capabilities.
AVIATION NEWS
Anduril and Rheinmetall to develop European drones
Anduril Industries and Rheinmetall have announced a new strategic partnership aimed at developing and producing advanced autonomous air systems and solid rocket motors for European defence.
British military aircraft evacuates UK citizens from Israel
The airlift operation, which ran over three days, saw Atlas aircraft flying from RAF Brize Norton and Cyprus to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, before returning with evacuees to Larnaca.
MP warns of ‘major risk’ to UK’s Wedgetail AEW programme
Calvin Bailey MP has raised alarm over the UK’s troubled E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning programme, warning of “a pretty major risk” amid delays, reduced orders and doubts over US commitment.
LAND NEWS
York Council ‘bans’ military kit from Armed Forces Day
Military kit will be absent from York’s Armed Forces Day after the council, citing resident concerns — a move some suggest was due to protest fears.
Healey and Norman clash over MoD transparency
Defence Secretary John Healey was challenged in robust terms by Jesse Norman MP during a Defence Committee hearing, with tensions flaring over ministerial accountability, responsiveness to Parliament, and the rollout of the Strategic Defence Review.
MPs clash over cost of Diego Garcia deal
The UK is not required to seek permission from Mauritius before taking military action from Diego Garcia—only to notify them afterwards, the Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard clarified.
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