UK Defence Journal

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@UKDefJournal

Independent website publishing British defence news and analysis.

United Kingdom Katılım Ocak 2014
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Helping to disrupt, deter and degrade Russia’s shadow fleet... The #RoyalNavy's Gibraltar Squadron tracked and gathered vital intelligence as part of a @MarineNationale operation to intercept and board a sanctioned Russian oil tanker. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/marc…
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The Scottish Government has outlined a series of immediate measures to drive adoption of artificial intelligence as part of its new five-year strategy aimed at boosting economic growth and productivity. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scotland-sets-…
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Jerome Starkey
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🚨 Two suspected Iranian spies have been arrested after attempting to enter HMNB Clyde, Britain's nuclear submarine base yesterday (19 Mar, 2026). Armed police swooped on 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman. Their car was searched by sniffer dogs for explosives.
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The United Kingdom is open in principle to expanding the GCAP jet project to additional nations, Defence Secretary John Healey told the UK Defence Journal, as Poland signals interest in joining the effort. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-open-to-exp…
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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
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Dan the “Shadow Tanker Buster”
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
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HMS_Glasgow
HMS_Glasgow@HMS_GlasgowRN·
Training continues as the build progresses Ships Company continues their Duty Watch training as Glasgow moves closer to VAD 💪🏼🫡
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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…
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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…
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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
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