UK Defence Journal

Launching a childcare scheme for forces families in Scotland, the Defence Secretary told the UK Defence Journal it will match support in England and address "punitive" costs that have led some personnel to consider relocating south. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=67747

Project HORUS seeks rapidly deployable uncrewed sensors to detect drones, missiles and aircraft at sea. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-see…

If we were to play a game of Pin-the Tankie on the map, most of us would correctly pin the fucker somewhere in the vicinity of Shannon Airport - protesting the transfer of US military assets. Yet very few would pin them on the Green ship west of Foynes below. A ship coming for

Training continues as the build progresses Ships Company continues their Duty Watch training as Glasgow moves closer to VAD 💪🏼🫡

The United Kingdom and a group of international partners have signalled readiness to take action to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following a joint statement condemning recent Iranian activity in the region. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-signal…

HMS Mersey, supported by a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron, was deployed to monitor the movements of the Steregushchiy-class frigate RFN Soobrazitelny alongside the sanctioned oil tanker MV Anatoly Kolodkin. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-sha…

The Ministry of Defence accepted that it is operating under increasing strain, with rising global demands and ongoing capability gaps placing pressure on force readiness and delivery. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=67716

The Ministry of Defence say that potential upgrades to the Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigates remain on the table, including options to adapt the ships for evolving operational roles. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-not-ruling-…

A Russian Su-30 fighter jet crossed into Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island say Estonian authorities. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-fighte…

HMS Bangor is expected to complete structural repairs by the end of April 2026, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-bangor-rep…

Plans for a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe have moved forward after the UK Government committed millions to upgrade infrastructure at the Port of Rosyth. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-dunkirk…

The new-generation 🇫🇷 aircraft carrier will be named “France Libre” 310m long, 80,00 tonnes, it will be the biggest naval vessel in Europe The France Libre, a nod to the Resistance, will replace the Charles de Gaulle in 2038

The proportion of British Army recruits failing to complete initial training has fallen to 19 percent, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Defence. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-training-…

Rt @MeretMarine France confirms its next-generation aircraft carrier will feature 3 electromagnetic catapults (EMALS), a key design choice to boost sortie rates, redundancy, and operational autonomy. The third catapult enables up to ~60 daily air sorties, faster launch cycles, and a fallback if one system fails, marking a major leap from the current 2 catapult setup on Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.

The Ministry of Defence set out plans to move away from annual budgeting towards a 10-year Defence Investment Plan and a new procurement model, marking a significant change in how the department plans and delivers military capability. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/defence-shifts…

Dans les (très belles) vues d'artiste du porte-avions de nouvelle génération, publiées dans le dossier de presse du MinArm sur le PA-NG, nulle trace d'un NGF embarqué. Absence éloquente

Report by NAO flags weak data, housing shortages and management gaps as risks to completing the GBP 5.7bn Afghan resettlement programme. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/audit-warns-af…

Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-bombers-avo…

Boeing was described as a troubled partner during evidence on delays to the UK Wedgetail airborne early warning programme. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/boeing-trouble…