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 ...
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UK expands Airbus H145 helicopter fleet: The new Airbus H145 helicopters are expected to assume their operational roles in Brunei and Cyprus by 2026.
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The rising tide of abuse against journalists: A significant factor contributing to the increase in journalist abuse is the intense intertwining of personal and ...
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Argentina has purchased 24 F-16 fighter jets: Argentina has officially signed for 24 ex-Danish F-16A/B aircraft in addition to Sidewinder and AMRAAM missiles.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/argentina-has-purchased-24-f-16-fighter-jets/
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 ...
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Glasgow frigate shipyard keen for international orders: The Govan shipyard is not just looking ahead to future British naval projects but is also eyeing ...
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E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...
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UK affirms support to Black Sea security: The conference aims to enhance the collaboration between the Black Sea states and partners in response to Putin’s ...
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Quick Glance: Close to Agreement: Black Sea Shipping Deal Between Ukraine and Russia
- Following extensive negotiations on the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea, an agreement was reached in March but was rejected by Kyiv at the eleventh hour.
- The United Nations and Turkey played crucial roles in mediating the talks.
- Shortly after the deal fell through, Russia initiated targeted attacks on ports in southern Ukraine.
- Even though Ukraine did not formally sign the document, it agreed for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to make the announcement on March 30.
British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting: In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side ...
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NATO Deputy Secretary General ‘We must support Ukraine’: NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană visited the Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) Headquarters in ...
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Previously, the UK Defence Journal was given exclusive access to a Merlin MK4 by 845 Naval Air Squadron. Here's the video report, enjoy!
AUKUS alliance plans expansion, according to UK: Australia, the UK and US are considering the potential for involving Japan in some elements of the alliance.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/aukus-alliance-plans-expansion-according-to-uk/
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 ...
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UK pulled jets from Romania to intercept Iranian drones: The RAF's involvement in operations in the Middle East further stretches its resources ...
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🇬🇧 Here's a mock-up of Britain's future fighter jet. Tempest is planned to be able to fly unmanned, and use swarming technology to control drones ... Show more
A closer look at BAE Systems’ new ‘frigate factory’ in Glasgow: "This new hall will probably become the largest building by enclosed volume in Glasgow ...
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NATO releases strategy on biotech and human enhancement: Biotechnology and Human Enhancement technologies were identified as a priority emerging ...
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BAE target dramatic reduction in frigate build time: BAE Systems' Govan shipyard is set to significantly increase the speed at which they can build and ...
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Glasgow frigate shipyard keen for international orders: The Govan shipyard is not just looking ahead to future British naval projects but is also eyeing ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/glasgow-frigate-shipyard-keen-for-international-orders/
Leeds man sentenced for supporting Hamas: Ozain Ibn Yousef admitted publishing pro-Hamas content on his X account last year.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leeds-man-sentenced-for-supporting-hamas/
UK funding boost for international space projects: Vertical Future is developing a robotic ‘space farm’ facility to grow plants in space ...
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DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
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Sweden ‘vital’ to NATO alliance: "Their unique capabilities will provide a remarkable boost to Allied underwater domain awareness."
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sweden-vital-to-nato-alliance/
British jets assisting Israel against Iran drone attack: Israel’s Channel 12 have reported that US and UK fighter jets shot down Iranian drones near the ...
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New ferry Glen Rosa launched and officially named: MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow ...
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Royal Navy in £33m double drugs blow: HMS Lancaster seized nearly £33m of illegal drugs as she struck twice against traffickers in the Middle East within 24 ...
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Leeds man pleads guilty to hosting ‘racist terrorist website’: A 46-year-old man from Leeds has pleaded guilty to four terrorism offences at Sheffield Crown ...
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I went onboard the worlds most advanced anti-sub frigate: On a brisk morning in the heart of Glasgow, I found myself at BAE Systems' Govan shipyard about to ...
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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 ...
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MOD issues notice for illumination shells: The Ministry of Defence is looking for 16,000 105mm illumination shells.
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BAE to maintain and repair light guns in Ukraine: The L119 Light Gun has proved to be a trusted system that Ukrainian forces have favoured because of its ...
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Report reveals economic impact of Typhoon project: The report shows Typhoon as responsible for GDP contribution of €90 billion and supporting more than 98 ...
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Spanish police boat crashes while in Gibraltar waters: Despite sustaining damage, the boat managed to reach Spain after leaving British Gibraltar Territorial ...
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What we know about the Iranian attack on Israel: Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone attack on Israel on April 13, 2024, here are the details.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-we-know-about-the-iranian-attack-on-israel/
British jets to intercept Iranian drones heading to Israel: British combat aircraft are to intercept any Iranian airborne attacks against Israel.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-jets-to-intercept-iranian-drones-heading-to-israel/
BAE Systems address national skills gap in shipbuilding: The shipbuilding industry in Scotland and across the UK faces a significant challenge but BAE Systems ...
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The U.S. Army demonstrated Lockheed Martin's next-generation Extended-Range rockets against a target set at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
The Type 26 Frigate – where even the plumbing is quiet: When being shown HMS Cardiff, I was surprised to learn that the attention to limiting noise extends to ...
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UK clarifies position on citizens fighting for Israel: Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon stated that British dual nationals are permitted to serve in recognised foreign ...
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What percentage of GDP has the UK spent on defence?: In 2010, the UK spent 2.47% of GDP on defence, last year it was 2.28%.
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BAE receives $79m from U.S. Marine Corps to build ACV-R test vehicles: The ACV-R will provide direct field support, maintenance, and recovery to the ACV family ...
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OP PROSPER announced to boost veteran employment: The scheme will support veterans in securing high paid jobs, where they can hone the skills that they developed ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/op-prosper-announced-to-boost-veteran-employment/
Ukrainian warships to operate from base in England: "We haven't been telling too many people the ships are coming, but now they’re here they will be ...
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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 ...
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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/
A breakdown of the progress of each Type 26 Frigate: HMS Glasgow is about to have her gun fitted, HMS Cardiff will soon be in the water ...
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Scottish shipbuilding sees increase in jobs: Employment in Scotland's shipbuilding industry is experiencing a significant uptick ...
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F-35 users talk capabilities and deterrence in Europe: By 2030, more than 600 F-35s are expected to be operational in Europe.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/f-35-users-talk-capabilities-and-deterrence-in-europe/
809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year: 809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and ...
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American destroyer arrives in Cyprus: The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke recently arrived in Larnaca, Cyprus.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-destroyer-arrives-in-cyprus/
Lockheed conducts test with four LRASM anti-ship missiles: The U.S. Navy, in partnership with Lockheed Martin, successfully conducted a Long-Range Anti-Ship ...
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3200 mile row across the Atlantic by RAF Regiment Gunners: A 3200-mile row across the Atlantic has been completed by RAF Regiment Gunners.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/3200-mile-row-across-the-atlantic-by-raf-regiment-gunners/
Falkland Islands airfield resurfacing project completed: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed an £8.9 million project to resurface the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/falkland-islands-airfield-resurfacing-project-completed/
Greece moves forward on UH-60M Black Hawk procurement: Greece has signed a 'Letter of Offer and Acceptance' making official its intent to procure 35 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/greece-moves-forward-on-uh-60m-black-hawk-procurement/
UK Space Agency backing for nuclear space reactors: Rolls-Royce has announced it has secured funding from Phase 2 of the UK Space Agency’s International ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-space-agency-backing-for-nuclear-space-reactors/
Elbit unveil Airkeeper ISR/EW aircraft: Elbit has unveiled Airkeeper, an aircraft designed to integrate Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/elbit-unveil-airkeeper-isr-ew-aircraft/
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/
Impressive drone shots show new minehunting mothership: Dave Cullen captured the moment RFA Stirling Castle arrived in Edinburgh.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/impressive-drone-shots-show-new-minehunting-mothership/
Delivery of first CE-145C Vigilance to Canada: This marks the initial phase of a programme that will see a total of three CE-145C Vigilance aircraft delivered to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/delivery-of-first-ce-145c-vigilance-to-canada/
When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?: When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/when-will-the-type-32-frigate-enter-service/
AUKUS alliance to work with Japan on military capability: Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/aukus-alliance-to-work-with-japan-on-military-capability/
Quick Glance: US, UK, Australia Consider Japan's Cooperation in AUKUS Security Pact
- The USA, UK, and Australia are considering collaborating with Japan under the AUKUS security pact to counter China's power in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Consultations on future cooperation between AUKUS partners and other nations, including Japan, are set to commence this year.
- Obstacles remain for Japan's potential involvement in advanced AUKUS projects, such as the need for improved cyber defenses and stricter rules for safeguarding secrets, despite its strong defense partnerships with the three countries.
- The AUKUS security pact, formed in 2021, aims to push back against China's influence, with one pillar focusing on delivering advanced technologies and capabilities in areas like quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Italy hands over SNMG2 to France: This is the first time France has taken command of an SNMG.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/italy-hands-over-snmg2-to-france/
9 Regiment RLC ‘delivers the goods’: It is the duty of the Royal Logistic Corps to supply and maintain the British Army whenever and wherever it is called upon ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/9-regiment-rlc-delivers-the-goods/
Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia: As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/work-ongoing-for-uk-nuclear-sub-to-operate-from-australia/
Arctic for Aviation Task Force 2: The raison d’etre behind the training was to prove that NATO can keep open the sea lines of communication across the Atlantic.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/arctic-for-aviation-task-force-2/
SPY-7 radar on Japanese ship tracks objects in space: Lockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the first live track AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar for the Aegis System ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/spy-7-radar-on-japanese-ship-tracks-objects-in-space/
Drone shots show milestone in build of new frigate factory: The building will be one of the largest in Scotland when completed.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drone-shots-show-milestone-in-build-of-new-frigate-factory/
USMC to designate its Wild Weasel UAV as MQ-58B: Kratos announced the successful completion of the first phase of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/usmc-to-designate-its-wild-weasel-uav-as-mq-58b/
British jets deploy to Romania to protect NATO border: For the next four months, jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland will carry out enhanced air policing ...
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Availability of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters is hoped to increase thanks to a new engine support contract award which runs through to 2030.
Almost £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy: British sailors, Royal Marines and a US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat ...
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Scottish ferries ‘should be built in Scotland’ say Alba: The ALBA Party have warned that next week will see the last ever ship launched in the Lower Clyde if the ...
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Britain sending warship to Gaza to deliver aid: A Royal Navy warship is now enroute to the Eastern Mediterranean to support efforts to get life-saving aid to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-warship-to-gaza-to-deliver-aid/
UK outlines commitment to nuclear weapons: "The threats facing the UK and our allies are increasing in scale, complexity and diversity" ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-outlines-commitment-to-nuclear-weapons/
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