Today's defence stories includes news of the first of the Royal Navy's newest support ships arriving in Cornwall for customisation.
RFA Tidespring arrives in Cornwall
Devon Live reports that the first of the newest support ships for the Royal Navy, RFA Tidespring, has arrived in Cornwall for customisation, helping to sustain 300 UK jobs.
Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett Baldwin said:
RFA Tidespring’s UK arrival is a key milestone in 2017, the Year of the Royal Navy, which will also see the MOD develop world-class ships and submarines in support of Britain’s role as a leading naval power.
Backed by a rising Defence budget, the delivery of the Tide Class tankers is a crucial element of the Government’s £178 billion plan to ensure our armed forces have the equipment they need.
You can read more here.
Support for the Royal Jordanian Air Force
As part of The Guardian's coverage of the Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, they mention that she has agreed new support for the Royal Jordanian Air Force to improve their capability to strike Daesh targets.
You can read more about the Prime Minister's visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan here.
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