Nearly 60,000 UK forces applications rejected on medical grounds
Almost 60,000 applications to join the British armed forces have been rejected on medical grounds since July 2024, according to new figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
Thales readies Storm 2 wearable counter-drone jammer
Ahead of the official unveiling at the Future Soldier Technology conference, the UK Defence Journal spoke with Timothy Coley, Product Line Manager for cyber and electromagnetic activities at Thales, about the new Storm 2 system.
Scottish Ambulance Service highlights reservist support
The Scottish Ambulance Service illustrates a model where support is delivered through practical arrangements and organisational culture rather than through comprehensive workforce monitoring.
Hull man charged with terrorism offences after police probe
A 23-year-old man from Hull has been charged with multiple terrorism offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East supported by Humberside Police.
MOD to award intelligence data deal to Janes
The Ministry of Defence plans to award a contract worth up to GBP 17.5 million to Janes for access to defence intelligence databases and analytical tools.
Woman jailed for smuggling arsenal of military-grade weapons
A woman who smuggled a cache of firearms, ammunition and heroin into the UK has been jailed for nine years following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
British Army now has women serving at every rank
For the first time in its history, the British Army has a servicewoman serving at each of its 18 ranks, from recruit through to four-star general.
BAE wins contract for Paladin artillery vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth more than USD 500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army.
UK rocket launcher deliveries and ammo replenishment begin
New rocket artillery launchers and munitions are beginning to arrive in the UK as the Ministry of Defence expands the Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System capability.
Britain reveals military repair facilities inside Ukraine
The UK has revealed for the first time that it is operating a network of military maintenance facilities inside Ukraine to repair battle-damaged equipment.
