Russia accuses UK Defence Journal of ‘anti-Russian hysteria’
Kremlin falsely accuses UK Defence Journal and others of fueling 'anti-Russian hysteria,' singling out editor George Allison for his reporting on Ukraine.
UK awards £71m to maintain military vehicle fleet
The Ministry of Defence has announced a £71 million contract with NP Aerospace to maintain thousands of military land vehicles over the next four years.
New British main battle tank in first public unveiling
The most advanced tank ever operated by the British Armed Forces, the new Challenger 3, has made its first public appearance at #DVD2024.
Supacat unveils new Light Mobility Vehicle at defence show
The vehicles on display include the Tactical Light Mobility Vehicle and a new Armoured Closed Cab variant of the High Mobility Transporter. #DVD2024
No plan to align previous Gurkha pensions with Army standard
The UK government has confirmed that it does not plan to bring the pensions of Gurkha soldiers who retired before 1997 in line with those of the standard British Army.
British Army receives new artillery hunting radar from Saab
The British Army has officially received Saab's 'TAIPAN' system which will enhance the Army’s ability to detect and locate enemy artillery.
MOD reviews training budgets amidst financial deficit
While no immediate cuts to the training budget have been confirmed, the broader government spending review may impact future allocations for military training.
Scottish man convicted of terrorism and firearms offences
A 54-year-old man from Falkirk has been convicted of terrorism and firearms offences following an investigation by Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit.
Britain estimates 610,000 Russian casualties in Ukraine
According to the latest update from UK Defence Intelligence, Russia has likely suffered over 610,000 casualties (killed and wounded) since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine.
UK stocking up on night-vision equipment for armed forces
A new £120 million agreement is expected to deliver advanced night vision equipment to support front-line units through 2031.
