UK first as crewed aircraft controls autonomous jet drone - QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first demonstration of a crewed aircraft controlling an autonomous jet drone as part of efforts to boost UK airpower. Click the image to read more.

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QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone.

The trial – which took place in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), the Royal Navy and the Air and

Status of Royal Navy's Type 23 Frigate fleet - Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not available for operations. Click the image to read more.

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What are the Royal Navy's land-attack capabilities? - Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of the Naval Strike Missile on surface ships.

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A Commando from the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron (SRS) during their live firing package in Wales.
Following their successful deployments to Norway and Alaska, the SRS are going 'back to basics' and focusing their training on Shoot, Move, Communicate and Medicate.

Ferguson Marine reports successful completion of scheduled milestones and steadfast progress towards the planned delivery date for the Glen Rosa.

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New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon - Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE Systems. Click the image to read more.

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Of the total 180 events reported across both locations and years, all were 'managed safely without any significant radiological or health impact'

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UK refuses to say if Israel sought help against Iran drones - The UK government has declined to comment on whether Israel requested British military assistance in response to Iran's drone and missile attack.

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The lack of specificity regarding the readiness, training, and current capabilities of these individuals raises questions about their effectiveness.

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Major £217m contract awarded to support Royal Navy - The contract will see 28 companies providing global support to the Royal Navy. Click the image to read more.

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The new message to the Commando Force from the Commandant General and Corps RSM has just dropped.
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Destroying Russian forces 'makes us all safer' say NATO - 'Ukraine is using the weapons we provide to destroy Russian combat capabilities. This makes us all safer.' Click the image to read more.

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How much does it cost to train a Royal Air Force pilot? - The average cost of training a Royal Air Force pilot ranges from £953,817 for multi-engine aircraft to £5,362,085 for fast jets.

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New Typhoon display aircraft paint job revealed - The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby. Click the image to read more.

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Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems - The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System' artillery systems, which will be mounted on Boxer armored vehicles.

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Britain to purchase Boxer-based RCH155 artillery systems - The UK and Germany will jointly build new 'Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery System' artillery systems, which will be mounted on Boxer armored vehicles.

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Mojave drone fires gun pods for first time - General Atomics recently released details of a live-fire demo involving its Mojave drone, the same type recently trialled onboard a British carrier. Click the image to read more.

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American nuclear sub makes supply stop in Iceland - The USS New Hampshire, a Virginia-class nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, conducted a brief logistical stop off the coast of Iceland. Click the image to read more.

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