Tag: MoD
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UK Navy Tests 4ft Robotic Boats to Track Russian Submarines
Overview: A New Tool in the Anti-Submarine Toolkit The UK’s Ministry of Defence is exploring a fleet of small, autonomous boats designed to patrol coastal waters and hunt submarine activity. The subject at the center of early trials is the Oshen C-Star, a compact, 4-foot-long unmanned surface vehicle (USV) weighing about 50 kilograms. In its…
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MoD’s Review of Potential UK Sites for Explosives Production: What It Means for Public Safety and Policy
Context: Why the MoD Is Reviewing Industrial Sites The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signaled a formal review of potential locations where explosives and ammunition could be manufactured or stored in the United Kingdom. While officials have discussed a broad range of industrial facilities under consideration, the emphasis is on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and…
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MoD Weighs UK Sites for Potential Explosives and Ammunition Production
Context and Scope Britain’s Ministry of Defence has been surveying the country for suitable locations to support the production of explosives and ammunition. While such activity touches on sensitive national security concerns, officials stress that any exploration is a matter of planning and risk assessment, focused on ensuring safe, accountable processes rather than rapid development.…
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Four Roads in Margate Evacuated as Suspicious Items Are Inspected
Overview of the incident Four roads in Margate were evacuated after reports of items found inside a property, prompting a police response and the involvement of a Ministry of Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The incident, which unfolded on Wednesday afternoon, led to a cordon around the area while investigators assessed potential dangers. What…