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Just thirteen months after the signature of its Accession Protocol, Montenegro officially became NATO’s 29th Allied Nation. Across the Alliance, NATO welcomed its newest member. The Military Committee and its Chairman, General Petr Pavel, also marked this significant event during their first meeting with Montenegro, no longer an “Invitee” but a full-fledged Ally. Montenegro’s membership […]

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The 11th edition of the Joint Personnel Recovery Staff Course (JPRSC), a project initiated and supported by the European Defence Agency (EDA), was organised and hosted by the Hungarian Defence Forces from 22 May to 2 June in Veszprém, Hungary.  A total of 15 students from five contributing countries (The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Norway, and […]

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The European Council is to establish military planning and conduct capability (MPCC) within the EU military staff (EUMS). The terms of reference of the EUMS, which is part of the EEAS, have also been amended and approved. The MPCC will assume command of EU non-executive military missions, currently: EU Training Mission (EUTM) Somalia, EUTM République Centrale […]

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A concept of a future variant of BAE Systems’ Hawk aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time at the Company’s military aircraft facility in Warton, Lancashire. Packed with a host of new features including a new type of pilot display, a redesigned wing and defensive aids, the Advanced Hawk will meet market […]

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The UK Government describes cybersecurity as a tier 1 threat. This means cybersecurity is considered a threat to national security in the same way that terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and espionage are. So, what does that really mean? It means that our government wants the UK to remain a safe and prosperous […]

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The United States has welcomed Canada’s announcement of its intention to increase its defence budget and boost its military numbers. Defence Minister, Harjit Sajjan, announced details of the policy during a news conference in the Canadian capital of Ottawa. Earlier, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told Parliament that Canada could no longer rely on the United […]

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Canada set to increase defence spend amid concerns of the future role of the United States on the world stage. Canadian foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, said a “substantial investment” would be made in its military capability as President trump’s administration look to retreat from the US’s traditional role as the world’s policeman. Speaking in the […]

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European Commission launches European Defence Fund to ensure money is spent more efficiently. Today ( 7 June 2017), the European Commission is launching a European Defence Fund to help Member States spend taxpayer money more efficiently, reduce duplications in spending, and get better value for money. The fund is designed to coordinate, supplement and amplify […]

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Every year, the Ministry of Defence spends £19 billion with UK industry. The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and is the single largest customer for UK industry, putting a huge range of contracts, from utility services to aircraft carrier projects, out to competitive tender. Here, David Reeves, Director of […]

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Wood Group has been awarded a new industrial services contract by BAE Systems Submarines. Effective immediately, the two-year contract is to provide insulation installation services to the UK Royal Navy’s Astute class submarines based in Barrow-in-Furness, and includes up to three one-year extension options. Wood Group is currently contracted by BAE Systems to provide a […]

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In a major step forward for EDA’s innovative Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D-printing) in defence project, the AM lab completed a successful test flight on-board a Spanish C-130, fulfilling all airlift requirements for a military deployment and civilian transport. The test flight,  part of the simulated deployment the 3D-printing facility is currently undergoing at the […]

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Naval leaders from the UK, France and United States sign agreement for anti-submarine warfare activities. MANAMA, Bahrain — Naval leaders from the United Kingdom, France and the United States signed an agreement June 1 designed to increase coordination for anti-submarine warfare activities of the three countries as they operate in the 5th Fleet area of […]

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NATO has made significant step in strengthening its ties with Baghdad following the UK’s Paul Smith assuming office as NATO Senior Civilian in Iraq. Mr. Smith will represent the NATO Secretary General and the Alliance at large, as NATO continues to help strengthen the Iraqi security institutions in their fight against terrorism. He will work […]

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