The UK and Ireland have signed a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening defence cooperation, with a focus on maritime security, cyber defence and information sharing.

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Royal Marines commandos conducted a covert raiding mission from a German submarine during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in Norway, emerging from the icy waters of an Arctic fjord to reconnoitre enemy positions before directing naval gunfire.

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The U.S. Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected defence technology firm Anduril to participate in a programme aimed at developing extra-large autonomous underwater vehicles.

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The Royal Navy did not make a formal offer earlier this year to deploy a Type 45 destroyer before HMS Dragon was eventually sent to the eastern Mediterranean, the Ministry of Defence has claimed.

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A small, non-combat-related fire broke out aboard the US aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford while it was operating in the Red Sea, according to the US Navy.

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The UK and Australia are examining ways to strengthen cooperation between their steel industries to support the AUKUS submarine programme.

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Royal Navy general-purpose frigates will still play a central role in the emerging Atlantic Bastion concept for defending the North Atlantic.

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Port Glasgow shipyard launches its largest apprentice recruitment drive in five years as new vessel contracts promise a steady pipeline of work.

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A decision on the full business case for the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme is expected during 2026.

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Details remain unclear on the UK contribution to NATO Standing NATO Maritime Group One (SNMG1) following the emergency deployment of HMS Dragon to the eastern Mediterranean.

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