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.
Update on what’s happening in Syria
As Damascus transitions into opposition hands, the country is at a critical juncture, with questions of governance, reconstruction, and reconciliation looming large.
EU Parliamentary Group map claims Falklands for Argentina
The European People’s Party Group, the largest political bloc in the European Parliament, has drawn criticism after publishing a map that appears to show the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina.
MOD reports over 200 devices lost or stolen last year
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the number of computers, laptops, phones, and USB sticks that were either lost or stolen in 2023.
