Sweden’s A26 submarine picked for Poland
Poland has selected Sweden’s A26 design as its preferred option to replace its ageing Kilo-class submarine.
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Multiple London councils faced a cyberattack
Multiple London councils, including Chelsea and Westminster, faced a cyberattack that may have exposed resident data. Authorities are actively investigating the incident. A cyberattack struck multiple London councils, including Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, which share IT systems. Officials say residents’ data may have been compromised and have notified the UK Information Commissioner’s Office. The […]
A look at the Defence news 17 – 23 November
In the week of 10 to 14 November, the M-frigate HNLMS Van Amstel of the Royal Netherlands Navy took part in an anti-submarine warfare exercise in the Baltic Sea, together with units from the Swedish, German and French navies, among others.
Downie accuses SNP of fuelling ‘misinformation’ over Rosyth
Dunfermline and Dollar MP Graeme Downie used Commons questions this morning to deliver remarks on nuclear work at Rosyth, accusing SNP figures of circulating misleading claims that risk undermining skilled job opportunities in his constituency.
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A conversation with Ferguson Marine’s new chief
Exclusive – We spoke with Ferguson Marine’s new CEO Graeme Thomson about the direction he wants to take the yard and the work underway to build long term capability. Part one of our three part series is now out.
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U.S. Navy axes Constellation-class frigate programme
The US Navy has formally cancelled the bulk of its Constellation-class frigate programme, ending plans for a 20-ship fleet and confirming that only the first two vessels already under construction will be completed.
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Emergency alerts go dark after cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED
Cyberattack on OnSolve CodeRED disrupted emergency alert services for U.S. state, local, police, and fire agencies. A cyberattack on the OnSolve CodeRED alert platform disrupted emergency notification services used by U.S. state and local governments, police, and fire agencies. OnSolve CodeRED is a cloud-based emergency alert system used by U.S. state and local governments to […]
Royal Navy shadows Russian vessels twice in two weeks
The Royal Navy has carried out two interceptions in as many weeks after Russian vessels entered UK waters, including an intelligence-gathering ship whose crew shone lasers at RAF pilots and caused GPS disruption to ships in the area, according to a Royal Navy update. Type 23 frigate HMS Somerset spent eight days tracking the Russian […]
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NATO teams test submarine-rescue system on Scottish coast
Royal Navy specialists have completed a two-week exercise in Scotland with French and Norwegian counterparts to prove that NATO’s submarine rescue system is ready.
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New Medium Helicopter decision imminent
Until the Defence Investment Plan is published, the future of the programme, and of the UK’s only remaining helicopter manufacturing plant, remains uncertain.
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