Adam Barr
A 29-year-old freelance journalist based in Glasgow, he previously worked in the operations team at a major events company and now covers military affairs and technology for several publications.
Virtual Flag coalition drill tests multi-domain warfare
The U.S. Air Force integrated U.S. personnel alongside international partners including the Royal Air Force, UK Space Command, Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy.
UK deploys Typhoon jets to Qatar in Middle East
The deployment involves 12 Squadron, the joint UK–Qatar Typhoon unit, and is being carried out at the invitation of the Qatari government.
Royal Navy floating dock project targets early 2030s
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the long-planned additional fleet docking capability Programme Euston aims to provide new out-of-water engineering capacity at HM Naval Base Clyde in the early 2030s.
New RAF E-7 Wedgetail aircraft conducts fresh test flight
The Royal Air Force’s first E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, designated WT001, has completed another system validation flight, the service confirmed today.
UK ‘extraordinarily strong’ in NATO, Radakin insists
The Chief of the Defence Staff told MPs that the United Kingdom is not in military "deficit" and continues to play a key role in NATO’s deterrence posture against Russia, despite concerns about funding, mass, and readiness.
MOD issues procurement update on Commando Insertion Craft
The Commando Insertion Craft is intended to provide the Royal Marines with a fast, low-signature platform capable of delivering small teams from ships at distance.
Hundreds of MOD devices reported lost since July 2024
The Ministry of Defence has reported the loss of hundreds of electronic devices, including phones, laptops, and computers, since July 2024.
NATO AWACS aircraft arrives in Lithuania
NATO has deployed three E-3A Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft to Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, to support enhanced Vigilance Activities in the Baltic region.
UK aiming to speed up warship procurement
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to accelerate the procurement process for new surface fleet assets for both the Royal Navy and the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Sub infrastructure upgrades at Devonport in build phase
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future programme at HM Naval Base Devonport is moving from design into the construction phase, a milestone in efforts to restore and modernise the UK’s submarine maintenance capacity.
