andrew crisp
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Last year was one of HS2's most productive yet – completing six major milestones ahead of schedule. Here's what we achieved: 🚇 All tunnelling between Old Oak Common and Birmingham Curzon Street completed 🏗️ 80% of major structures (bridges, viaducts and tunnels) complete or under construction ✅ 70% of major earthworks finished.
RFA Fort Victoria is due to begin a refit in September 2026, with a possible return to service in 2027 if crew can be found. The primary driver for this challenging task is to generate suitably qualified and experienced people to crew the Fleet Solid Support Ships when they enter service. navylookout.com/rfa-head-of-se…
A @RoyalAirForce Rivet Joint aircraft operating in international airspace over the Black Sea was dangerously intercepted by Russian military jets – flying as close as six metres and triggering onboard emergency systems. Despite these reckless manoeuvres, RAF crew completed their mission safely. The aircraft was conducting a routine flight in support of @NATO operations, contributing to the security of the Alliance’s eastern flank. The RAF Rivet Joint is a specialist reconnaissance aircraft equipped with advanced electronic surveillance sensors, providing critical situational awareness to help safeguard NATO territory. This incident reflects ongoing Russian aggression and heightened military activity across Eastern Europe and the High North – the UK will continue to stand firm with its allies, united in the defence of NATO.
The RAF has integrated APKWS onto Typhoon jets operating over the Middle East. The rocket system, built by BAE Systems and tested at QinetiQ ranges, went from development to combat-ready status on the platform in under two months.
