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American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs
The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.
New Trident training facility opens at Clyde
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".
Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation
Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps
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Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year
Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.
American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs
The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.
New Trident training facility opens at Clyde
Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".
Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation
Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps
Babcock to open Plymouth city centre hub for 2000 staff
Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.
AVIATION NEWS
British Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State in Syria
RAF Typhoon jets carried out a joint air strike with French aircraft against a suspected Daesh facility in Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence.
UK considering land-based missile defence options
The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.
UK defence shifts towards faster adaptation after Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has said the UK is reshaping its approach to warfare, procurement and supply chains in response to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a greater focus on speed, resilience and new technologies.
Design contract for next-generation British fighter jet
GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.
UK and France begin work on Meteor successor missile
The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to begin studying a next-generation air-to-air missile to succeed Meteor, one of Europe’s most advanced beyond-visual-range weapons.
LAND NEWS
Recruitment rises but trained strength still slips in forces
The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.
MOD expands defence apprenticeships with skills push
The Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to expand defence-related apprenticeships as part of a wider effort to strengthen the sector’s skills base.
UK to parade Trident through Edinburgh to boost union
The UK government has announced plans to stage a colossal military parade through the heart of Edinburgh, featuring controversial Trident nuclear missiles, in an effort to drum up support for the union.
NATO places huge tank ammunition order with Rheinmetall
NATO has placed a EUR 200 million order for 120mm tank ammunition through its procurement agency, as part of a wider effort to rebuild Allied stockpiles and strengthen deterrence, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency said.
Princess Royal observes drills on Salisbury Plain
The Princess Royal has visited The King’s Royal Hussars during a major field exercise on Salisbury Plain, where troops demonstrated modern warfighting techniques ahead of a planned NATO deployment to Estonia.



































