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Ben C-M retweeted
May 22
We were proud to welcome the First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, KCB, OBE, ADC to our Devonport site today, seeing first-hand the critical work underway to support submarine availability and safeguard the operational readiness of the Royal Navy.
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Ben C-M retweeted
In my opening address to the Combined Naval Event 26, my message was clear:
We have no time to pander to cynics, we must get on and deliver a Hybrid Navy if we are going to be warfighting ready.
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Ben C-M retweeted
May 11
As a proud strategic naval partner to @NZDefenceForce, we’re pleased to see the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate under consideration for New Zealand’s future fleet - bringing a modern, multi-role, fully interoperable and combat-ready capability.
May 10
New Zealand considering the Type 31 frigate as it plans its Maritime Fleet Renewal is very positive news.
The UK stands ready to work closely with our New Zealand counterparts as they consider their options.
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Ben C-M retweeted
May 3
Interesting from the PM, suggesting the DIP will be published soon with an emphasis on the defence industrial base.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Apr 21
Babcock’s cheaper warships offer the Royal Navy hope ft.trib.al/VkhWTAG | opinion
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The triple lock should be part of conversation to raise defending spending. Excellent from @GraemeDownieMP politicshome.com/opinion/art…
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Ben C-M retweeted
Apr 18
A Labour backbencher has called for the pension triple lock to be reformed to help fund a rise in defence spending
@GraemeDownieMP wrote in The House this weekend that the government should be brave enough to ask older people who "benefited financially from peace" to make a greater contribution to future national security politicshome.com/news/articl…
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Ben C-M retweeted
Apr 17
I really like this idea of more JEF
Apr 17
Lord Robertson sets out why UK-led "Super-JEF" for Northern Europe's NATO partners delivering joint military capability would be maximised by shared industrial capacity. Interchangeability with joint equipment programs makes sense. @NATO
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Ben C-M retweeted
Mar 10
A closer look at the rollout of HMS Active at Rosyth.
The second of the Type 31 frigates for the Royal Navy emerged from the Venturer Building – another major step forward for the programme.
Watch the extended cut of the moment here.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Mar 9
Inheritance tax-exempt bonds can fill defence investment gap
Conflict in the Middle East is driving up prices, but Rachel Reeves has a way to raise money without raising tax or unsettling the bond market, writes Nicholas Lyons
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Great story from @BenGartside on the issue of 'Britishness' in defence politicshome.com/news/articl…
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 24
Here's a time lapse of the moment HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 Frigates being built by Babcock at their yard in Rosyth, was rolled out of the build hall.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 24
HMS Active under the lights.
Emerging from our purpose-built assembly hall into the night, HMS Active rolled onto the hardstand at Rosyth to a striking light and music display – a visible symbol of progress across the Type 31 programme.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 24
HMS Active roll out
Bringing prosperity and security for workers across Fife
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 24
HMS Bulldog has officially entered build.
The ceremonial Steel Cut for our fourth Type 31 frigate marks another major step forward for our programme, joining a production line that is gathering real speed.
More to come from Rosyth later this evening.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 20
We recently welcomed @JohnSwinney, First Minister of Scotland, to our Rosyth site to see first hand how our critical defence programmes are bolstering Scotland’s economic resilience and national prosperity.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 20
Honoured to meet His Excellency, @AmbJapanUK to discuss our strong working relationship with our trusted partner, Toyota whose platforms we use for our General Logistics Vehicle.
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Ben C-M retweeted
Feb 17
Latest in-depth article:
Building the Royal Navy’s general purpose frigates: Type 31 programme update
navylookout.com/building-the…
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Ben C-M retweeted
The future of the @RoyalNavy is being built right here in Scotland.
Scottish Secretary @D_G_Alexander visited @Babcockplc in Rosyth – home to 10,000 Scottish jobs, £500m annual economic contribution, and five new frigates for the Royal Navy.
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Ben C-M retweeted
The vessel design being pitched for Lulea is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes. Click image for more.
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