Register for UDT 2026

MORE NEWS

Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.

MOD expands defence apprenticeships with skills push

The Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to expand defence-related apprenticeships as part of a wider effort to strengthen the sector’s skills base.

American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs

The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.

NEWSLETTER

NAVAL NEWS

Destroyer HMS Daring to return to fleet this year

Royal Navy Type 45 Destroyer HMS Daring is set to return to the fleet later this year following a prolonged period out of over 3300 days out of service.

American supercarrier departs Europe after repairs

The carrier, the largest warship in the world, remains deployed in the Mediterranean as part of Carrier Strike Group 12 and is available for full mission tasking in support of US national objectives, the US Navy said.

New Trident training facility opens at Clyde

Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, US Director of Strategic Programs, said: "The Polaris Sales Agreement is foundational to the US-UK sea-based strategic deterrence relationship, and crucial to the collective security of our NATO allies".

Securing advantage with undersea tech innovation

Rear Admiral (Retd) Jon Pentreath on translating undersea innovation into operational effect ahead of UDT 2026, as defence assesses emerging subsea threats and capability gaps

Babcock to open Plymouth city centre hub for 2000 staff

Babcock has confirmed the location of a new Capability Centre in Plymouth city centre, with up to 2,000 employees set to relocate from Devonport.

AVIATION NEWS

AI drones trialled to spot mines for British troops

AI-enabled drones have been successfully tested to help British soldiers detect landmines and explosive ordnance more quickly.

British Typhoon jets bomb Islamic State in Syria

RAF Typhoon jets carried out a joint air strike with French aircraft against a suspected Daesh facility in Syria, according to the Ministry of Defence.

UK considering land-based missile defence options

The UK government has confirmed it is considering air and missile defence capabilities for the homeland, including potential protection of major population centres and critical infrastructure.

UK defence shifts towards faster adaptation after Ukraine

The Ministry of Defence has said the UK is reshaping its approach to warfare, procurement and supply chains in response to lessons from the war in Ukraine, with a greater focus on speed, resilience and new technologies.

Design contract for next-generation British fighter jet

GCAP moves into full trilateral mode with GBP 686m contract for design of next-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy and Japan.

LAND NEWS

NCSC warns of messaging app targeting by Russia-linked actors

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has warned of increasing attempts by Russia-based actors to target individuals via messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Signal and Messenger.

Recruitment rises but trained strength still slips in forces

The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.

MOD expands defence apprenticeships with skills push

The Ministry of Defence has outlined plans to expand defence-related apprenticeships as part of a wider effort to strengthen the sector’s skills base.

UK to parade Trident through Edinburgh to boost union

The UK government has announced plans to stage a colossal military parade through the heart of Edinburgh, featuring controversial Trident nuclear missiles, in an effort to drum up support for the union.

NATO places huge tank ammunition order with Rheinmetall

NATO has placed a EUR 200 million order for 120mm tank ammunition through its procurement agency, as part of a wider effort to rebuild Allied stockpiles and strengthen deterrence, the NATO Support and Procurement Agency said.

Features

Harland and Wolff's Belfast yard is undergoing a major overhaul under Navantia UK, with new steel-processing lines, upgraded facilities and workforce expansion aimed at supporting Fleet Solid Support and future naval construction.
We went behind the scenes at Thales UK’s optronics site in Glasgow, where the same people who build periscopes and sighting systems for the armed forces are also opening paths into engineering for young people across the city.

Register for UDT 2026

Opinion Section

Our Socials

193,544FansLike
134,510FollowersFollow
18,651SubscribersSubscribe

Popular Articles