Army cadets ammunition levels ‘sufficient’
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that sufficient stocks of 5.56mm ammunition are available to support all Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) activities for the 2025-26 training year, including shooting training requirements and national competitions.
Over 500,000 rounds sent to Ukraine from Britain
The UK has confirmed it has supplied Ukraine with over 500,000 rounds of artillery ammunition worth more than £1.5 billion since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
NATO nuclear policy symposium opens in Helsinki
NATO’s annual Nuclear Policy Symposium began in Helsinki on 29 April 2025, bringing together leading experts and senior officials from across the Alliance to address the growing challenges of nuclear deterrence.
An update on our comments section
Some of our readers may have noticed recent issues affecting the comments section of the UK Defence Journal.
Scots soldiers train in Hawaii with US and Indonesian Forces
Troops from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), have taken part in a major multinational exercise in Hawaii.
Estonia receives first HIMARS from Lockheed Martin
The new systems offer both strike depth and interoperability, supporting integrated NATO fire missions and allowing Estonia to contribute more robustly to collective defence.
MOD sets out military housing overhaul timeline
The Ministry of Defence has provided a detailed update on its plans to transform military family accommodation, confirming that a full Defence Housing Strategy will be published later in 2025.
BAE awarded contract for US Marine Corps vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million (£150 million) full-rate production contract by the United States Marine Corps to supply 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
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.
MOD completes £98.5m Longtown defence storage facility
The Ministry of Defence has officially taken ownership of its new £98.5 million Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, a state-of-the-art warehouse that significantly boosts the UK’s defence readiness and supply chain resilience.
