Allies asked in writing for views on US bases in Europe
Allies have been sent a written questionnaire seeking their views ahead of the American review of United States force posture in Europe, the Pentagon's senior policy official has confirmed at #NATO HQ in Brussels.
British Army trials new battlefield radar in Canada
British Army gunners are testing the new Ground Based Surveillance Radar in Canada, using the lightweight system to track troops, vehicles, aircraft and drones and to help correct artillery fire.
UK moves to secure half of Devon tungsten output
The UK Government is backing the restart of the Hemerdon tungsten mine with up to £71 million, while seeking access to as much as half of its annual production for domestic requirements.
Lockheed fires rocket from Kodiak container launcher
Lockheed Martin has completed the first live-fire test of its Kodiak containerised launcher, demonstrating a system designed to carry up to 12 GMLRS rockets and deploy from air, land or sea platforms.
UK weapons and fighting vehicle jobs rise 51%
Employment supported by Ministry of Defence spending in weapons, ammunition and military fighting vehicle manufacturing rose from around 3,900 to 5,900 jobs in 2024/25, new government estimates show.
Army comms programme hit red rating after Morpheus pause
The Army's wider tactical communications programme received a red delivery confidence rating in February 2025, while the paused Morpheus project had already cost around £766 million.
QinetiQ forms team for British Army ZODIAC bid
QinetiQ has assembled Accenture, Northrop Grumman UK and ten specialist SMEs to compete for the Commissioning and Scaling contract within the British Army's Land Intelligence and Targeting Programme.
Putin adviser raises attacks on British drone factories
An adviser to Putin has said British factories could be attacked by what he called unknown sources, as part of a possible Russian response to UK military support for Kyiv.
Man in Bristol convicted over bid to join Islamic State
A 22-year-old man living in Bristol has been convicted of preparing acts of terrorism after travelling to Somalia with the intention of joining Daesh, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
Inside the online world of a fake Royal Marines colonel
A TikTok user built a false Royal Marines career from real operations, military imagery and AI-edited photos. UK Defence Journal checked the claims and found a story that went well beyond an invented rank.
