UK Defence Journal

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…

Police confirm arrests at HM Naval Base Clyde, home to the UK nuclear submarine fleet, after two people tried and failed to gain entry. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/iranian-arrest…

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-…

🚨 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.

Ryanair expansion backed by public funding will grow maintenance capacity and apprenticeships at Scottish airport. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hundreds-of-jo…

A French naval officer has inadvertently revealed the position of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after uploading a routine workout to a public fitness app. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-carrier…

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…

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…

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

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…