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Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Ha...

Labour MP @graemedowniemp.bsky.social has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.

Downie highlights JEF role in protecting Arctic Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.

Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
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Labour MP Graeme Downie has highlighted the importance of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) in protecting critical undersea infrastructure in the High North and Arctic during a Westminster Hall debate on NATO and the region.
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UK defence exports grow as Europe becomes top market European defence spending and major export deals have pushed demand for UK defence equipment higher, according to official statistics.

European defence spending and major export deals have pushed demand for UK defence equipment higher, according to official statistics.
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UK explores modular weapon fits for hybrid navy The Royal Navy is seeking industry input on new modular weapon pods designed to be compatible with both crewed and uncrewed platforms.

The Royal Navy is seeking industry input on new modular weapon pods designed to be compatible with both crewed and uncrewed platforms.
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MP warns British naval capability has diminished Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.

Labour MP Alex Ballinger has warned that the Royal Navy’s surface fleet has sadly diminished, raising concerns about UK ability to meet growing security commitments across multiple theatres.
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Britain should double its reserve forces Steve Barclay MP, former Cabinet minister and MP for North East Cambridgeshire, argues that expanding UK reserves offers one of the most cost-effective ways to strengthen national defence and access specialist skills.

Steve Barclay MP, former Cabinet minister and MP for North East Cambridgeshire, argues that expanding UK reserves offers one of the most cost-effective ways to strengthen national defence and access specialist skills.
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UFORCE launches in UK with seed funding A new defence technology company bringing Ukrainian battlefield-tested autonomous systems to allied militaries has launched globally with its headquarters in the United Kingdom.

A new defence technology company bringing Ukrainian battlefield-tested autonomous systems to allied militaries has launched globally with its headquarters in the United Kingdom.
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More than 30 Iranian naval vessels destroyed US forces have destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the start of the current military campaign.

US forces have destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels since the start of the current military campaign.
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American forces strike Iranian drone carrier American forces struck an Iranian vessel described as a drone carrier during ongoing military operations in the region, leaving the ship ablaze.

American forces struck an Iranian vessel described as a drone carrier during ongoing military operations in the region, leaving the ship ablaze.
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UK remains committed to landmine ban treaty The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines despite recent withdrawals.

The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines despite recent withdrawals.
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Families moved away from RAF Akrotiri on Cyprus The Ministry of Defence has said non-essential personnel and families at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus have been relocated to temporary accommodation elsewhere on the island as part of measures to strengthen security at the base.

The Ministry of Defence has said non-essential personnel and families at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus have been relocated to temporary accommodation elsewhere on the island as part of measures to strengthen security at the base.
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The Ministry of Defence has said a decision on whether the UK will procure a proposed new low-cost air defence missile has not yet been taken.
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Royal Navy seeks rapid counter-drone capability for ships The Royal Navy is exploring the rapid procurement of a maritime counter-drone capability under a new pre-procurement initiative known as Project TALON.

The Royal Navy is exploring the rapid procurement of a maritime counter-drone capability under a new pre-procurement initiative known as Project TALON.
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A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
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UK airborne forces deepen US and French ties 16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France's 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.

16 Air Assault Brigade continues to strengthen interoperability with the US 82nd Airborne Division and France's 11e Brigade Parachutiste through a series of exercises and exchanges.
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RAF rules out F-35 reservist pilot scheme The Royal Air Force has assessed the possibility of allowing reservist pilots to operate F-35 fighter jets but concluded that such a model is not suitable for the UK at present, the Ministry of Defence said.

The Royal Air Force has assessed the possibility of allowing reservist pilots to operate F-35 fighter jets but concluded that such a model is not suitable for the UK at present, the Ministry of Defence said.
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More than 400 pupils and teachers from across Bristol and the South West took part in engineering and technology activities this week as part of Babcock’s national Festival of Engineering.
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Labour MP Alex Ballinger raised concerns about naval capacity as the UK faces simultaneous pressures across multiple theatres, including recent deployments connected to tensions in the Middle East.
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The Royal Navy has shadowed Russian naval and merchant vessels transiting near UK waters as part of wider NATO monitoring activity across the North Atlantic, according to the Royal Navy.
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Royal Navy certifying Astute for under-ice operations The Royal Navy seeks to maintain a certified under-ice operational capability centred on its submarine force as competition in the Arctic grows.

The Royal Navy seeks to maintain a certified under-ice operational capability centred on its submarine force as competition in the Arctic grows.
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Redefining sovereign capability for maritime resilience Writing in the UK Defence Journal, Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson argues the UK must broaden its definition of sovereign shipbuilding capability and provide long-term certainty to sustain skills, regional yards and industrial capacity.

Writing in the UK Defence Journal, Ferguson Marine CEO Graeme Thomson argues the UK must broaden its definition of sovereign shipbuilding capability and provide long-term certainty to sustain skills, regional yards and industrial capacity.
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British F-35B downs drone in first operational kill A British F-35B has shot down a hostile drone over Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.

A British F-35B has shot down a hostile drone over Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.
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Britain deploys warship to protect against drones The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean.

The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean.
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Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has set out a detailed case for far wider reform of Scotland's commercial shipbuilding model.
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YFQ-44A tests dual autonomy stacks in flight Anduril has announced that its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has flown with two different mission autonomy software suites from separate vendors during a single sortie.

Anduril has announced that its YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft has flown with two different mission autonomy software suites from separate vendors during a single sortie.
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Sweeney presses for shipbuilding finance reform Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged ministers to treat the proposed four-vessel award to Ferguson Marine as a starting point for wider reform.

Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney has urged ministers to treat the proposed four-vessel award to Ferguson Marine as a starting point for wider reform.
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Ferguson Marine secures four-vessels from Scottish Government Ferguson Marine has secured a direct award from the Scottish Government covering four new vessels, a move the yard says will provide a five-year pipeline of work and safeguard hundreds of jobs on the Clyde.

Ferguson Marine has secured a direct award from the Scottish Government covering four new vessels, a move the yard says will provide a five-year pipeline of work and safeguard hundreds of jobs on the Clyde.
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Navantia UK to hire 35 apprentices in Scotland Navantia UK has announced plans to recruit 35 apprentices across its Scottish facilities in Methil and Arnish, the company stated.

Navantia UK has announced plans to recruit 35 apprentices across its Scottish facilities in Methil and Arnish, the company stated.
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No concurrency risk to Firecrest or Cabrit, says MOD The Ministry of Defence has said it has identified no concurrency risks to key overseas commitments despite planning for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

The Ministry of Defence has said it has identified no concurrency risks to key overseas commitments despite planning for a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
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