U.S. forces hit Islamic State financier in Syria raid
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that its forces carried out a raid in northern Syria killing what it described as a senior Islamic State member and key financier.
NATO chief hails Rheinmetall factory as European rearmament
Speaking at the opening of Rheinmetall’s new artillery plant, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Europe and North America face an era of long-term confrontation with Russia and China – and must answer with cash, capabilities, and industry.
Tickets on sale for 2026 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced that tickets are now on sale for its 2026 Show, A Call To Gather, which will run from 7–29 August 2026 at Edinburgh Castle.
Ukraine training shifts to leadership and instructor focus
What began as a five-week basic infantry course has steadily expanded into a more comprehensive system, with seven-week cycles and new specialist modules.
North-East firm wins £125m Army support contract
A defence contract worth up to £125 million has been awarded to Cook Defence Systems, securing 125 jobs in County Durham and strengthening the British Army’s armoured vehicle fleet.
MOD plans £26m contract for Advanced Mission Planning Aid
The Ministry of Defence has issued a Voluntary Transparency Notice confirming its intention to award a £26m contract to Enterprise Services Defence and Security UK Limited for continued support of the Advanced Mission Planning Aid (AMPA).
Britain extending training of Ukrainian troops
The UK has extended its training programme for Ukrainian troops until at least the end of 2026, in a move Defence Secretary John Healey said will ensure Ukraine is in “the strongest possible position” as peace negotiations intensify.
Hostile states are weaponising disinformation in Scotland
Findings from UK Defence Journal’s Fiona investigation show hostile states are deliberately shaping debates far beyond social media, warns Scottish MP Graeme Downie.
MOD sets out £900m framework for AI decision tools
The framework is described as a scheme of “successive frameworks” that can be reopened periodically for new suppliers, unlike traditional closed models.
Figures claim 26% of recent Scot independence posts by Iran
Around 26% of profiles discussing Scottish independence recently were fake, posting more than 3,000 posts in just six weeks claim disinformation tracking specialists Cyabra.
