Aircraft refuellers being upgraded to last another 15 years
The 5,000l-capacity Small Capacity Aircraft Refuellers (SCARs), which will supply the bulk of the fuel for helicopters including Chinook, Merlin and Apache have reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Scottish soldiers first to embed with Japanese troops
Sixteen soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) became the first British Army troops to embed with Japanese forces during a major exercise last month.
UK exposes Russia for attempted political interference
The UK and partners have called out Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes.
UK confirms citizens can legally serve in Israeli forces
"The Israel Defence Force is a recognised armed force and British nationals are both able to volunteer."
Israel orders over 55,000 rounds of artillery ammo from U.S.
The United States has approved a sale of M107 155mm projectiles and related equipment to Israel for an estimated cost of $147.5 million.
Britain takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force
British forces are taking the lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby to defend the Alliance.
Boxer armoured fighting vehicle prototypes arrive in UK
While the first 117 vehicles are being built on German production lines, UK facilities in Telford and Stockport are ramping up their manufacturing capabilities for the remaining 506.
What Ukraine needs from its European partners in 2024
In 2024, there will be three elections that have the potential to determine what might change.
Ten years of the UK Defence Journal
When we started, the point of the website was fuelled by a simple yet compelling aim: to provide accurate, insightful defence news.
Troubled Ajax armoured vehicle project ‘turns corner’
The Ajax programme is "making positive progress", say the Ministry of Defence.
