Accommodation for Service personnel ‘shocking’
A Defence Committee report published today finds that accommodation for service personnel and their families is “shocking”, with two-thirds of service family accommodation needing major work to meet modern standards.
British Army vehicle fires high energy laser weapon
The trial against moving aerial targets marks a significant milestone in integrating advanced directed energy weapons into the British Army’s arsenal.
UK confirms meeting with Israeli Defence Chief Herzi Halevi
The purpose of the meeting, say the Government, was a concerted international effort to de-escalate tensions and promote peace in the Middle East.
Reflecting on 11 years of the UK Defence Journal
As 2024 comes to a close, the UK Defence Journal (UKDJ) celebrates an incredible milestone—11 years of delivering trusted defence and security news.
Government avoids specifics on defence steel supply
The Ministry of Defence has sidestepped a request for details about the role of UK-based steel companies in defence supply chains, instead emphasising general commitments to supporting the domestic steel sector.
Figures show 84% of defence equipment spending stayed in UK
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the proportion of defence equipment procured domestically versus abroad.
Serious Fraud Office investigates defence firm Thales
The Serious Fraud Office has initiated an investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption involving the multinational aviation and defence electronics group Thales.
Five Eyes Alliance warns of rising extremism threat to children
The Five Eyes alliance, comprising intelligence and law enforcement agencies from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, has issued an unprecedented call to action to address the growing threat of child radicalisation by online extremists.
Ukraine strikes Russian air defences in Crimea
Ukrainian Armed Forces have successfully destroyed elements of a Russian S-400 air defence system in Simferopol, Crimea, marking a significant blow to Russia's military capabilities.
Defence spending should go beyond 2.5% argues MP
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, argues that the UK government’s 2.5% GDP defence spending target should be a baseline rather than a cap.
