Strategic Defence Review has set the clock back 40 years – to the time of a new Cold War
Defence blogger Pinstripedline says the type of threat has not changed, but the way it may come at the UK is very different
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Navy DragonFire fitted to first Type 45 destroyer by 2027 as part of £5bn drone and laser funding
The funding announcement follows guidelines in the Strategic Defence Review to transform the technology used by the military
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Hockey British Army Blades kick off 2025 Inter Services with win over Royal Navy Destroyers
A resounding 7-3 victory for the Blades saw them kick off their quest for the title with success
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Politics Aim of the SDR is to protect UK in a new era of threats, says Defence Secretary
John Healey said the SDR would provide better pay, better kit and better housing for the Armed Forces
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Tri-Service What does the Strategic Defence Review mean for each of the three services?
BFBS Forces News' Simon Newton takes a closer look at the details and the changes set to come for the Armed Forces
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Tri-Service Strategic Defence Review: Plans for the future of the UK's Armed Forces – at a glance
Investment in submarines, modernising the Army and the next generation of fighter jets have been outlined in the Government's spending plans
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Navy One new sub every 18 months? It's just impossible, says former submarine captain
While he welcomed the intent behind the announcement, Ryan Ramsey told BFBS Forces News the Government's proposed timescale was unrealistic
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Tri-Service SDR: PM Starmer outlines spending plans as UK moves to warfighting readiness
Warfighting readiness, a Nato-first stance and innovation at a wartime pace are the pillars that make up the Government's plans for defence
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Tri-Service Royal Navy's attack submarine fleet being expanded to up to 12 boats under SDR
The increase in the number of SSN-Aukus boats is one of the key elements coming out of the Strategic Defence Review
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Navy Royal Navy uses Puma drone to direct Merlin helicopter in operational first
The test in the Atlantic marks a key step towards a hybrid air wing of crewed and uncrewed systems working together
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CSG25 RFA Tidespring's Merlin completes search and rescue training after leaving CSG25
The Tide-class tanker had recently left Carrier Strike Group 25 ahead of its passage through the Suez Canal
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Navy Sitrep: First ship of new class rolled out for Royal Navy amid ongoing challenges
HMS Venturer is the first of five new Inspiration-class frigates, playing a vital role in the Navy's strategy to modernise its ageing fleet
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Navy Royal Navy ship seizes 1,000kg of heroin in latest drugs bust in the Arabian Sea
The Type 23 frigate tracked the vessel before a team of Royal Marines boarded the ship, where they found the stash of drugs
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Navy Royal Navy shadows Russian warships near UK in second mission this month
Royal Navy warships have shadowed Russian vessels in the Channel and off the Outer Hebrides
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CSG25 Carrier Strike Group 25 passes through the Suez Canal, the Royal Navy reveals
Defence Secretary John Healey has said that they had "gameplanned situations" in case the Houthis attacked the carrier strike group
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Navy General Sir Gwyn Jenkins officially takes over as First Sea Lord in HMS Victory ceremony
The Royal Marines officer now leads more than 30,000 personnel and the future direction of the Senior Service