Japan sends personnel to NATO Ukraine support hub
Japan has finalised a contribution of personnel to the NATO command in Germany that coordinates security assistance and training for Ukraine, a step the alliance describes as a further consolidation of Tokyo's long-standing partnership with NATO.
PAC warns MoD fraud risk is vast as recoveries fall short
The Public Accounts Committee has found the Ministry of Defence is recovering just 48p for every pound spent fighting fraud, as it warns of a GBP 1.5 billion annual fraud risk and a lack of focus and leadership on economic crime across the department.
Belgian firm to acquire British rifle maker
The acquisition of Accuracy International would bring one of Britain's last independent precision rifle makers into the Belgian group's fold, consolidating a significant share of the UK's sovereign small arms manufacturing capability under a single foreign-owned entity.
BAE Systems to invest big money in US facility upgrades
BAE Systems has announced a USD 135 million investment to upgrade facilities in Austin, Texas and Hudson, New Hampshire, with the company stating the work will strengthen the US defence industrial base.
Armed Forces pay award delayed but will be backdated
The government has confirmed that this year's armed forces pay award has not yet been announced but will be backdated to 1 April 2026 when it is finalised, the UK Defence Journal understands.
U.S. congressman calls Ukraine fight ‘good vs evil’ in Riga
Republican Congressman Don Bacon told #DroneSummit2026 that support for Ukraine is bipartisan in Congress, and that the current moment is a Churchill or Chamberlain choice.
New artillery to reach deployable capability ‘this decade’
The government has confirmed that the British Army's Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 programme will deliver a Minimum Deployable Capability within this decade.
DSEI Germany lands top military advisors for 2027 debut
Germany's most senior retired military figures have backed the inaugural DSEI Germany exhibition as Berlin accelerates its push to lead the defence of Europe.
Royal Regiment of Scotland performs guard of honour
Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland performed the guard of honour for the opening of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
British Army runs NATO corps HQ in London Tube station
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have been running a major NATO command post exercise from a disused platform at Charing Cross Underground Station in central London.
