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.
Marshall in 14-year sonar module deal with Thales UK
Marshall has been awarded a major 14-year contract by Thales UK to manufacture, maintain, and support sonar modules critical to the Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
U.S. and Canada conduct joint military exercise
Troops and equipment were delivered via a Royal Canadian CC-130J Hercules aircraft, with training incorporating mass static-line jumps, free-fall insertions, and coordinated ground operations.
NATO combat aircraft over Romania to ‘deter’ Russia
The multinational operation involved Greek and Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcons, Italian Eurofighter Typhoons, and a French air-to-air refuelling tanker.
NATO to hold major emergency exercise in Bulgaria
NATO has announced that its 20th multinational emergency management exercise, BULGARIA 2025, will be conducted from 7 to 12 September 2025, hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria.
SEA wins 15-year deal to support Royal Navy resilience
SEA, a Cohort plc company, has secured a 15-year, £8 million contract with Thales under the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme, supporting the long-term resilience and availability of Royal Navy vessels.
MOD cuts armed forces recruitment time by 39%
The Ministry of Defence has significantly reduced the time it takes for new recruits to join the UK Armed Forces and is implementing further reforms to streamline the process.
