London man Jailed for encouraging attacks during pandemic
A West London man has been sentenced to five years in prison for encouraging violent attacks in response to government policies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
UK Defence Journal earns top credibility score for 3rd year
For the third consecutive year, the UK Defence Journal has achieved a perfect score from NewsGuard, reaffirming its position as a source of credible, transparent, and accurate reporting on defence issues.
UK Government outlines steps to strengthen NATO role
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to NATO and outlined plans to reinforce its leadership in European and transatlantic security.
British Army aims to enhance Combat Brigade capabilities
Luke Pollard MP, Armed Forces Minister, provided details on the measures being implemented to ratchet up the British Army’s lethality, mobility, and protection.
British firm BAE building new artillery factory in Sheffield
The aim is to deliver long-term artillery production capabilities for the UK, as well as provide opportunities for exports.
Treasury silent on defence budget growth concerns
The Treasury has refused to answer questions raised over the nature of the Government’s reported growth in defence spending outlined in the Autumn Budget., leaving questions around the transparency and substance of the increase.
UK defence spending to rise by 0.01% of GDP by 2026
The Ministry of Defence has provided detailed projections of the UK’s defence budget for the upcoming financial years.
Birmingham man convicted of terrorism offences
A 19-year-old man from Birmingham, Shaan Farooq, has been found guilty of terrorism offences after distributing extremist material linked to the banned terrorist group, Islamic State.
Police officer arrested for allegedly supporting Hamas
A serving Gloucestershire Police officer has been arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing South West officers on suspicion of providing support to a proscribed organisation, namely Hamas.
Ministry of Defence using AI to improve productivity
The Ministry of Defence has detailed its approach to improving productivity through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data, with a focus on addressing barriers to efficient working.
