Ajax – What went wrong and what’s going on?

The Ajax armoured vehicle programme has faced numerous challenges but it's back on track - here's a brief guide.

MoD reveal loss of weapons, munitions and electronic devices

In a recent Freedom of Information request, the Ministry of Defence disclosed the loss of weapons, hundreds of munitions, and over one hundred electronic devices throughout 2022.

Rail accidents stir suspicions of sabotage

In the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine, an increase in Russian rail accidents near the Ukrainian border has been reported.

Russian fuel depot fire linked to suspected drone strike

On 3 May 2023, a fire erupted at a Russian fuel depot in Volna, situated on the Russian mainland side of the Kerch Strait, close to the Crimean Bridge.

Russian state TV advocates ‘training Scottish terrorists’

In a bizarre move, Russian state television has taken a leap away from reality, with so-called "experts" advocating for the training of Scottish terrorists in Russia.

Ukraine’s defence against Russian cyber offensive

A new report from the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative highlights the strength of Ukraine's defence against an "unprecedented" Russian offensive.

UK and Germany team up to develop advanced tank ammunition

Germany and the United Kingdom have announced their collaboration on the next phase of development for advanced armour-piercing tank ammunition.

Bluesky gains traction as new Twitter competitor

It is understood that around 1.2 million people are currently on the platform's waitlist.

UK spends £1.54m on NATO ‘Wide Wet Gap’ crossing project

John Healey, Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, recently inquired about the funding provided by the UK and Germany to the Wide Wet Gap Crossing defence procurement project.

UK Defence Journal drone thwarts gang starting fire

George Allison, a UK Defence Journal team member, was out flying his drone to capture the sunset when he inadvertently spotted a gang igniting a fire in a wasteland near a factory in Glasgow.

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