NAVAL NEWS
Huge section of new warship moved into Glasgow shipyard hall
The Aft block of HMS Belfast, the third Type 26 City Class entered the Janet Harvey Hall earlier this week at BAE Systems' shipyard in Glasgow.
UK ‘ready to fight’ Russia but risks remain
Britain would be ready to fight as part of a NATO response in 2025, but senior defence leaders today acknowledged there are still risks to the UK’s fighting readiness.
British Royal Marine Commandos ‘storm’ American warship
Royal Marine Commandos have conducted a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard a United States Navy warship. Don't worry, it's not 1812, this was part of joint maritime security training exercise.
AVIATION NEWS
British firm could manufacture new RAF jets in Scotland
AERALIS has chosen Prestwick Airport as the site for its UK final assembly line, a decision that could mark the return of full-scale aircraft manufacturing to the region.
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.
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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