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The US Navy has commissioned a new Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer ship for the DDG 51 program.

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Britten-Norman is in the process of delivering an upgrade for the BN-2T Islander R Mk1 fleet. The aircraft, which recently moved to Royal Air Force control, form part of the UK military’s ISTAR fleet. The upgrade of the aircraft is being carried out by BN Defence, the military support subsidiary of the aircraft OEM, Britten-Norman, […]

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Air Force personnel have prepared F-35 equipment in Vermont ahead of the Lightning II Mission.

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Members of the 435th Contingency Response Programme provided training in offload methods at Powidz Air Base in Poland.

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The RAF has announced a new project from the Dstl to develop novel concepts for unmanned aircraft.

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The Red Arrows will tour across Canada with appearances in Halifax, Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Vancouver, and Victoria. Final preparations are being made for the Red Arrows biggest-ever tour to North America, which includes performance or flypasts over 6 Canadian cities. Aviation fans in Halifax, Ottawa-Gatineau, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Vancouver, and Victoria will have a […]

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A new whitepaper from Imperial College London discussing how the NHS can improve cybersecurity has been presented at the House of Lords.

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DASA is expected to launch the second phase of ‘A Joint Effort’ seeking advanced materials for military use.

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Personnel from the Royal Navy have played a significant role in a US-led peace mission in the Pacific Rim.

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The UK will send troops to Mali as part of UN peacekeeping operations to improve stability in the Sahel region.

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A new system to quantify terror threat levels has come into effect that aims to encompass all forms of terrorism. 

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Royal Navy vessel HMS DUNCAN has arrived in the Gulf, where she will support the safe passage of British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz along with HMS MONTROSE. The Type 45 Destroyer, HMS DUNCAN, will work with the Type 23 Frigate HMS MONTROSE until she comes off duty in late August, ensuring the continuous […]

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The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced the appointment of Anita Friend as its new Head. Anita Friend comes from the Home Office where she was responsible for increasing our resilience to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive attacks. Accepting the role she said: “I am really excited to be taking on this role. DASA’s […]

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The Defence Secretary has announced that the lowest-paid members of the armed forces will receive a pay rise of 6%.

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