Elbit has secured a series of naval defence contracts worth approximately $330 million from international customers, including NATO member states, as the Israeli firm strengthens its position in the maritime sector.

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The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to using defence investment as a tool for economic development across the nations and regions of the UK, including the west of Scotland.

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The UK has conducted its most extensive artificial intelligence (AI) defence trial to date, involving land, sea, and air platforms.

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The Swedish Navy’s five Visby-class corvettes will be upgraded with the British-designed Sea Ceptor air defence missile system, under a new contract awarded by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to Saab.

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HMS Dragon, a Type 45 destroyer, was sent to track the Russian intelligence collection ship Yuri Ivanov as it lingered off the Outer Hebrides.

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The Ministry of Defence has published its Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update, acknowledging rising delivery risks with Dreadnought, warhead infrastructure, and skills availability.

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The Ministry of Defence has pledged to enhance transparency around nuclear safety incidents at HM Naval Base Clyde, following direct concerns raised by SNP defence spokesperson Dave Doogan MP.

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Rolls-Royce has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and handling systems for the first three ships in Canada’s River-class destroyer programme.

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Navantia UK has launched 55 new apprenticeships in Belfast and Appledore as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Fleet Solid Support (FSS) shipbuilding programme, which will provide logistical support to the Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group.

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins has formally taken command of the Royal Navy as First Sea Lord, following a ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

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