Automated news bulletin trial shelved
This morning, UK Defence Journal trialled a new experimental tool aimed at automating the production of short-form news bulletins. We quickly found it was a terrible idea, here's why.
UK and France pledge nuclear coordination to defend Europe
Britain and France have publicly committed for the first time to coordinating their independent nuclear deterrents in response to extreme threats.
UK and France to build new missiles, deepen nuclear ties
Britain and France will jointly develop the next generation of deep-strike and anti-ship missiles to replace the Storm Shadow.
UK warship deal sustains Scot Gov owned shipyard
"This is the UK’s defence dividend in action for Scotland" – Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes new frigate contract awarded to Ferguson Marine by BAE Systems.
UK to spend £4bn on drones and autonomous systems
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will spend over £4 billion on uncrewed and autonomous military systems during this Parliament, as part of a major shift in how the UK Armed Forces fight future wars.
Ferguson Marine wins more Royal Navy frigate work
Ferguson Marine has signed a contract with BAE Systems to fabricate three major structural components for HMS Birmingham, the fourth ship in the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate programme.
Russian submarine shadowed in and around British waters
HMS Mersey was deployed alongside a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron and a Merlin Mk2 from 824 Naval Air Squadron to monitor the Russian Navy’s Kilo-class submarine Novorossiysk and her accompanying Goryn-class tug Yakov Grebelski.
Drone shots show British carrier departing Singapore
Newly released images show HMS Prince of Wales docked at night in Singapore, as the UK’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completes the latest phase of its Operation Highmast deployment through the Indo-Pacific.
MOD seeks contractor for global radome support
The Ministry of Defence has issued a £4 million tender for the in-service support of radome structures used to protect vital radar equipment across the UK and several overseas military sites.
Army sees strong interest despite Commonwealth numbers cap
The British Army continues to attract strong interest from Commonwealth citizens, but recruitment for these applicants is currently paused due to an overwhelming number of applications during the last intake window, according to the Ministry of Defence.
