AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefence & Readiness: Former First Sea Lord Admiral Lord West says the Royal Navy is in its worst state for 350 years, warning that recent cuts leave just five working frigates and only one of six hunter-killer subs available for deployment. UK Defence Spending: The UK’s £298B Defence Investment Plan faces criticism over whether it’s enough and whether some commitments are being overstated, with concerns also raised about troubled Army equipment programmes. Shipbuilding Jobs: Scottish Labour MSP Paul Sweeney warns BAE Systems needs a major new warship design contract within 18 months to avoid hundreds of design-engineering and naval-architecture layoffs on the Clyde. Aviation & Logistics: East Midlands Airport will host RAF A330 Voyager aircraft from July to November while RAF Brize Norton undergoes resurfacing, supporting ongoing global logistics and humanitarian missions. South Atlantic Fisheries: A Spanish investigation links the rise of Asian squid fleets in international waters to pressure on the European frozen-squid market and knock-on effects for South Atlantic fishing income, including activity tied to Falklands licences. Energy Deal: Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas gets final approval to transfer its 85% stake in Namibia’s offshore PEL 98 to Lamda Energy, with further farm-out steps underway. Polar & Maritime Heritage: A Canadian-led expedition plans high-detail digital mapping of the Shackleton-era ship Quest wreck, while a 3D Shackleton wreck model goes on public display in Scotland.
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