United Kingdom government department responsible for implementing the defence policy
Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
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Body found in water in search of missing Faslane worker Josh Gayton: The Royal Navy aided police in 'extensive searches' for Josh Gayton who worked at ...
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A body has been found in the search for a sailor missing from Faslane Navy base.
Joshua Gayton, 21, was last seen in Helensburgh in the early hours of April ... Show more www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/body-found-search-scots-sailor-32639387
New British nuclear submarine named HMS Agamemnon: Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the sixth of seven Astute submarines being built by BAE ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-nuclear-submarine-named-hms-agamemnon/
RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
news.sky.com/story/raf-shot-down-a-number-of-drones-in-irans-attack-on-israel-pm-confirms-13115066
What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-are-the-royal-navys-land-attack-capabilities/
Royal Navy patrol ship HMS Tamar in Tonga: The latest leg of the Portsmouth-based warship’s Pacific patrol took her to the island chain to underscore ties ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-patrol-ship-hms-tamar-in-tonga/
Royal Navy frigates getting sonar upgrade: The system, which is likely to be trialled later in 2024, automatically determines the optimum deployment depth of an ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-frigates-getting-sonar-upgrade/
Sarah Ferguson pays tribute to Queen on what would have been her birthday: The Duchess of York took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the beloved monarch ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter/newsletter-entertainment/sarah-ferguson-pays-tribute-queen-32635852
Britain’s ‘most lethal tank’ rolls off the production line: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-most-lethal-tank-rolls-off-the-production-line/
Operation in the Indian Ocean: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: The British navy has stopped drug smugglers in the Indian Ocean and discovered goods worth ...
spiegel.de/panorama/einsatz-im-indischen-ozean-britische-marine-beschlagnahmt-3-7-tonnen-drogen-a-e0cb0b59-a196-4dd1-b8d5-e319f8ba1692
809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year: 809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/809-naval-air-squadron-to-deploy-operationally-next-year/
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
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Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
Zelenskyy after intelligence report: Russia will try to intensify their offensive, but we will respond
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451372/
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451469/
NATO Secretary General comments on downing of Russian Tu-22: Ukraine has the right to self-defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452039/
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Huge drugs haul worth £33,000,000 seized by Royal Navy warship: The Portsmouth-based warship was on its first day of a security patrol when its Wildcat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/huge-drugs-haul-worth-33-000-000-seized-royal-navy-warship-20643943/
Future of Teesside Docks safeguarded by new £250m Royal Navy deal: UK Docks will support five Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels in the eight-year ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/future-teesside-docks-safeguarded-new-28977965
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence drones strike 4 Russian Su-30 jets and 1 amphibious aircraft in Yeysk, Russia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450126/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief on Taurus missiles: Great weapons that could make our lives easier
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450144/
Navy seizes £33m of drugs in 24 hours: The Royal Navy has seized nearly £33m worth of illegal drugs from traffickers in the Middle East.
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-seizes-33m-drugs-9222828
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief reveals details of downing of Russian Tu-22 bomber
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452051/
Missing Faslane sailor fined for urinating in public minutes before he vanished: Police are concerned for the welfare' of Josh Gayton who was last seen near ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/missing-faslane-sailor-fined-urinating-32627194
UK to Deploy Royal Navy to Deliver Food, Supplies to Gaza Strip: The UK will deploy a Royal Navy ship to increase its humanitarian support to Gaza ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/uk-to-deploy-royal-navy-to-deliver-food-supplies-to-gaza-strip
Ukrainian intelligence, Security Service and Special Operations Forces are behind multiple-drone attack on 8 Russian regions – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452129/
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-agreement-cooperate-arms-production-2024-04-10/
The military has reportedly formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of misuse of authority against former spymaster retired Lt Gen Faiz Hamid ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828131 #DawnToday
Model maker gets Navy advice to construct Barrow-built submarine: A MODEL builder received tips on how to construct his own miniature version of a Barrow-built ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24244780.model-maker-gets-navy-advice-construct-barrow-built-submarine/
NEW: The Ministry of Defence has objected to plans for a wind farm in Scotland over fears RAF jets could collide with the turbines ... Show more
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
UK’s Rwanda plan rejected by Lords after vote to exempt Afghan soldiers: LONDON: The UK’s House of Lords rejected the government’s plan to send migrants to ...
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Ex-MoD employee sentenced to 30 months in UK prison in Saudi corruption case : Jeffrey Cook found guilty last month of receiving more than £70 ...
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Ex-UK Ministry of Defence official jailed for taking illicit payments: The former managing director of an Airbus subsidiary was on Friday jailed for two and a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ex-uk-ministry-defence-official-jailed-taking-illicit-payments-2024-04-12/
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
Britain has 77,000 former troops liable for call out: Britain has 22,676 Army Regular Reservists with recall liability under Section 22 of the Reserve Forces Act ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-has-77000-former-troops-liable-for-call-out/
David Cameron warns Israel that UK support not unconditional: UK government calls for ‘urgent reform’ and safety assurances for aid workers in Gaza
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-cameron-royal-navy-b2524594.html
Merlin helicopters utilise air weapons range in Scotland: These exercises allow the Merlin helicopters to practice various tasks, including target engagement and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/merlin-helicopters-utilise-air-weapons-range-in-scotland/
Five activists arrested after red paint sprayed on Ministry of Defence headquarters
standard.co.uk/news/london/mod-red-paint-london-israel-palestine-protest-whitehall-police-arrests-b1150640.html
BAE apprentices describe meaning behind their work: "We're building ships to help protect people, not just for the navy but for our loved ones as well ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-apprentices-describe-meaning-behind-their-work/
Britain speeding up the fitting of laser guns to warships: BREAKING NEWS - The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on Royal Navy warships for the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-speeding-up-the-fitting-of-laser-guns-to-warships/
Strike on Dzhankoi airfield: Ukraine's intelligence reports hitting 4 Russian S-400 systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451807/
MOD detail number of employees earning over £100k: Dr Andrew Murrison MP has provided clarity on the number of officials within the MoD with earnings exceeding ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-detail-number-of-employees-earning-over-100k/
Rolls-Royce expansion approved despite concerns over traffic: A new multi-storey car park and footbridge will be built near The Wyvern
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/rolls-royce-expansion-gets-go-9208833
UK announces major tender for maritime support in Cyprus: The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender notice for comprehensive marine base support services ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-announces-major-tender-for-maritime-support-in-cyprus/
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
Can Starmer be trusted with Trident?: The political impetus which makes Sir Keir Starmer so emphatic about his support for the nuclear deterrent makes this lack ...
spectator.co.uk/article/who-will-scrutinise-the-value-of-trident-now/
‘World-leading’ laser beam that travels at speed of light to be fitted on Royal Navy ships by 2027
independent.co.uk/tv/news/royal-navy-laser-dragonfire-drone-mod-video-b2527605.html
Sailor's death inquest to examine ‘security of weapons and ammunition’ on ships: Jon Errington Paxton passed away following an incident on HMS Cattistock last ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-sailors-gunshot-death-inquest-32598273
MOD issues notice for illumination shells: The Ministry of Defence is looking for 16,000 105mm illumination shells.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-issues-notice-for-illumination-shells/
Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
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Royal Navy: Nearly £17m worth of drugs seized in Caribbean: HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat following a port visit to the island of Martinique.
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What a sight 😍 Two Lincolnshire icons in one photo as the Red Arrows flew over Lincoln Cathedral earlier this week.
📸 Corporal Phil Dye/MoD
UK ‘must send carrier strike group to Middle East in show of force to Iran’: Former Navy chief Lord West says HMS Prince of Wales should be sent to protect UK ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-must-send-carrier-strike-group-middle-east-show-force-iran-3006137
Britain has 77,000 former troops liable for call out: Britain has 22,676 Army Regular Reservists with recall liability under Section 22 of the Reserve Forces Act ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-has-77000-former-troops-liable-for-call-out/
Clean up the MoD graffiti!: When I first saw the Ministry of Defence building splattered in blood-red paint, I assumed that it had only just happened ...
spectator.co.uk/article/clean-up-the-mod-graffiti/
Is Whitehall ready for war?: James Heappey, who will soon step down as Conservative MP for Wells after nearly a decade, may have won more column inches in the ...
spectator.co.uk/article/is-whitehall-ready-for-war/
Ukraine strikes Russia with weapons of its own production – ISW: Ukraines strikes on Russian military infrastructure, oil refining and exports ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451920/
Percentage of women in RFA reaches double digits: In 2010, the number of women was recorded at 121, constituting 5.2% of the total personnel. By 2024 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/percentage-of-women-in-rfa-reaches-double-digits/
Head of Ukraine's intelligence says Russians are preparing another assassination attempt on him
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452339/
#British sailors, Royal Marines and a #US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboatsaudigazette.com.sa/article/641857
Ukrainian drones attack aviation training centre in Russia – video: Voronezh Oblast Governor says the oblast was attacked by drones; Russian media later reported ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/9/7450359/
UK intelligence says Ukraine's strikes on occupied Sevastopol likely led to Russia shooting down its own warplane
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/6/7450026/
Boost for Prince William on Issue Behind Prince Harry Argument: "He hated the idea of me enjoying a perk he'd been denied," Harry wrote of brother William in his ...
newsweek.com/prince-william-boost-prince-harry-argument-beard-army-1891115
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant drone strike: Russia often resorts to false-flag attacks
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Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Britain, America and Japan to hold joint drills: The UK, US and Japan will hold regular trilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific from 2025 to boost ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-america-and-japan-to-hold-joint-drills/
Royal Gibraltar Regiment return following exercise: The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has concluded its annual firing camp, Ex Jebel Tarik, in the UK and is now ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-gibraltar-regiment-return-following-exercise/
British MOD official jailed for secret payments: A former Ministry of Defence official, Jeffrey Cook, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for misconduct in ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-mod-official-jailed-for-secret-payments/
UK-donated Ukrainian Navy minehunters to operate from base in England - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/12/uk-donated-ukrainian-navy-minehunters-to-operate-from-base-in-england/
How is the UK involved in Israel-Iran conflict and what happens next – explained: Biden told Netanyahu that the US will not participate in offensive operations ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-involved-israel-iran-conflict-what-next-3006355
Fear of Ukrainian strikes link to Russian friendly fire blunders: UK intel: The MoD said that reports of friendly fire could highlight a "lack of situational ...
businessinsider.com/fear-ukrainian-strikes-link-russian-friendly-fire-blunders-uk-intel-2024-4
Cordon and closures after 'unexploded bomb' found at home: Police and bomb disposal experts were called to St Edward Gardens yesterday afternoon (April 16)
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/unexploded-bomb-found-plymouth-home-9229161
Status of Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigate fleet: Five Type 23 Frigates are available and the remaining six are in various stages of refit and therefore are not ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/status-of-royal-navys-type-23-frigate-fleet/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports fire on Russian Serpukhov missile ship – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450284/
RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Sunak says: The UK was one of several countries, including the US, which helped counter Iran's unprecedented attack ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642067
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Russian secret service attempts to recruit agents in Canada – Ukrainian intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450641/
A quaint local festival in South Africa's Cape Town celebrates the life of Just Nuisance, the first dog to receive a Royal Navy rank www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/why-scores-of-great-danes-are-descending-on-cape-town-this-weekend
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports destroying Mi-8 helicopter at Russia's Samara airfield – photo, video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451612/
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