The government has reiterated that investment in the UK’s nuclear deterrent and warhead programmes is progressing as planned, while also stressing the importance of personnel welfare within the submarine service.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed initial participation numbers for its new Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme, as part of plans to launch the programme in early 2026, the department stated. The scheme, described as a military “gap year”, is intended to offer young people the opportunity to experience service life while developing skills and […]

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“We are liaising with Scottish Government and Scotland’s defence industry to understand the impact assessments that have been conducted on the Defence Sector Support Policy,” Pollard said.

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The programme to build three Fleet Solid Support ships for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary is facing early disruption after a cash shortage at Liberty Steel Dalzell raised concerns over the supply of plate steel.

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A U.S. Navy destroyer has carried out live-fire training while operating in the South China Sea as part of routine deployment activity with a carrier strike group, according to the service.

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“The Scottish Government have failed to purchase a new vessel with a Scottish shipyard in over a decade,” warned Paul Sweeney MSP.

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The U.S. Navy’s newest Mobile Ship Target has arrived at Port Hueneme, California, where it will be prepared for use in future weapons testing, according to the service.

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Royal Navy drone personnel have carried out joint training with their French counterparts in the Mediterranean, focused on sharing experience in the operation of uncrewed rotary-wing aircraft, the service stated.

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The Royal Netherlands Navy has completed a live-firing exercise off the UK coast focused on countering drone swarm threats, during the first participation by a NATO ally in Exercise Sharpshooter.

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The Government has reaffirmed that the United Kingdom does not operate a formal “no-first-use” nuclear policy, instead maintaining a position of deliberate ambiguity intended to support deterrence.

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