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ukdefencejournal.org.ukUK Defence Investment Plan Still Unpublished One Year After Review but Due Before NATO Summit
The Public Accounts Committee faulted the government for delays that left defence firms and allies without spending guidance. The Prime Minister has said the plan will appear before next month's NATO summit.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukUK to Publish Long-Delayed Defence Investment Plan Ahead of Nato Summit After Securing £6bn in Spending Cuts
Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks £6bn in spending cuts to fund a long-delayed defence report due before the early-July Nato summit.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukUK to Publish Defence Investment Plan Before NATO Summit Amid PAC Criticism of Delays
The Public Accounts Committee said the postponement has raised costs and weakened the UK's standing with allies ahead of next month's NATO meeting.
EuronewsUS Announces European Troop Reduction as Hegseth Urges Europe to Lead Its Own Conventional Defence
Pete Hegseth spoke in Normandy on the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. His remarks followed a U.S. announcement of troop reductions in Europe.
news.sky.comHMS Prince of Wales Suffers Propeller Shaft Issue, Expected Back at Sea in Days After Norway Stop
Britain's £3bn aircraft carrier has been forced into port in Norway. The breakdown comes ahead of the expected publication of the Defence Investment Plan.
financialexpress.comU.S. Defence Industry Delegation Visits Taiwan for Four-Day Talks
A group of 41 American defence executives arrived in Taipei on Tuesday for meetings on arms deliveries and joint weapons production. The visit was organised by the US-Taiwan Business Council.
BBC NewsRAF jet carrying UK defence secretary loses GPS near Russian border
A British government aircraft experienced satellite navigation jamming during a return flight from Estonia. Pilots switched to backup systems for the three-hour journey. Russia is suspected of carrying out the electronic interference.
conservativehome.comBritain Holds About 6,000 Drones, Officials Say Stockpile Would Last One Week in War
British military officials stated the current drone inventory would be depleted within days if used at rates reported in Ukraine. They cited an exercise that modeled a 2030 conflict scenario and noted procurement funding shortfalls.
al-monitor.comRoyal International Air Tattoo Cancelled Over Middle East Military Operations
The Royal International Air Tattoo has been cancelled due to uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford. Organizers cited ongoing military operations linked to the Iran war. The event was scheduled for July 17-19 at the active Royal Air Force base.
calgaryherald.comFederal Government Allocates $5 Million for Ontario Tech University Defence Lab Expansion
The federal government will provide $5 million to expand a research and testing facility at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa. The project targets military vehicle testing and broader defence-sector technology development.
Al JazeeraIranian Civilians Receive Light Weapons Training in Mosques
Iranian men and women attended defence training sessions on light weapons held in mosques across several cities. State television broadcast the sessions as part of public readiness measures.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukAeralis Enters Administration After Qatar Funding Withdrawal
Aeralis filed for administration on Friday after its primary backer Barzan Holdings withdrew funding. The company had positioned itself to build a British advanced jet trainer to replace the Hawk fleet retiring in 2030. Administrators cited delays to the UK Defence Investment Pla…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNATO Secretary General Holds Talks with Czech Prime Minister in Prague
The NATO Secretary General met with the Czech Prime Minister in Prague to discuss security issues. Topics included the current security environment, defence investment, production, and Ukraine. The meeting took place in Czechia.