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Doogan says Defence Investment Plan delay impacting industry
SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan has criticised continued delays to the UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan, warning of uncertainty for industry and a lack of coordination within government.
NATO drills mine warfare in Baltic exercise
NATO forces have conducted a major mine countermeasures exercise in the Baltic Sea, bringing together ships and specialist units from multiple Allied and partner nations to test readiness and interoperability, NATO stated.
Scottish Government invests in maritime infrastructure
The Scottish Government has announced GBP 6 million in funding to support offshore wind and maritime infrastructure projects in the Inner Moray Firth and Stornoway, including investment in Navantia UK's Arnish yard.
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Royal Navy aids French boarding of Russian tanker
The Royal Navy has supported a French-led operation targeting a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean, providing tracking and intelligence gathering, the Royal Navy stated.
New British frigate enters the water for the first time
HMS Active, one of the Royal Navy's new Type 31 frigates, being built by Babcock, has entered the water for the first time at Rosyth.
American assault ship heading towards Iran
The United States is deploying the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the Middle East in what has been described as an accelerated deployment tied to ongoing operations.
NATO drills mine warfare in Baltic exercise
NATO forces have conducted a major mine countermeasures exercise in the Baltic Sea, bringing together ships and specialist units from multiple Allied and partner nations to test readiness and interoperability, NATO stated.
Scottish Government invests in maritime infrastructure
The Scottish Government has announced GBP 6 million in funding to support offshore wind and maritime infrastructure projects in the Inner Moray Firth and Stornoway, including investment in Navantia UK's Arnish yard.
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L3Harris delivers 100,000 military GPS units
L3Harris Technologies has delivered more than 100,000 next-generation military GPS receivers to U.S. and allied forces under the Modernised GPS User Equipment (MGUE) Increment 1 programme, the company stated.
Iran poses no current direct threat to UK say Government
UK says Iran poses no current threat despite recent missile capability concerns.
French-German air transport squadron moves U.S. Marines
A U.S. Marine Corps rifle company has been airlifted in the Arctic by a joint French-German air transport squadron for the first time.
US C-17 completes first nuclear microreactor airlift
U.S. Air Force personnel, including reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing, have supported the first military airlift of a transportable micro-nuclear reactor.
BAE to upgrade U-2 defensive system
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract to modernise and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 Advanced Defensive System on the U.S. Air Force’s U-2 reconnaissance aircraft.
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UK backs Mosmorran site with 9m funding, touts defence links
The UK Government has committed up to GBP 9 million to support the future of the Mossmorran industrial site in Fife following the closure of its ethylene plant, with ministers pointing to its proximity to energy and defence industries as part of its investment potential.
Rolls-Royce to develop future European tank drive system
Rolls-Royce and ZF have been commissioned to develop a hybrid drive system for the future European Main Ground Combat System (MGCS), a joint initiative between Germany and France to replace the Leopard 2 and Leclerc main battle tanks.
Doogan says Defence Investment Plan delay impacting industry
SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan has criticised continued delays to the UK Government’s Defence Investment Plan, warning of uncertainty for industry and a lack of coordination within government.
Downie urges Arctic push to cut China mineral reliance
Labour MP Graeme Downie has called for a coordinated Western strategy in the Arctic to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals, warning that the region is becoming central to future economic and security competition.
UK terror arrests rise slightly in 2025 data
Terrorism-related arrests in the UK rose slightly in 2025, with 255 arrests recorded across the year and a record number of individuals held in custody for such offences, Counter Terrorism Policing said.
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