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Government pressed over delayed Defence Investment Plan
Ministers faced renewed pressure in the House of Lords on Tuesday over delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan.
UK and France signal troop deployment to Ukraine
The United Kingdom and France have set out detailed plans for military involvement in Ukraine following any future ceasefire with Russia, including troop deployments, under a declaration agreed in Paris on Tuesday.
UK confirms Raven and Gravehawk air defence to Ukraine
The UK has confirmed that it has delivered 13 Raven air defence systems and two prototype Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with further Gravehawk units due to arrive shortly.
Labour MP warns Russia considers itself at war with UK
Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that the UK risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to Russian aggression unless defence preparedness is accelerated
U.S. Special Forces to seize tanker near Europe
According to reports from CBS, U.S. forces are planning to seize the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, rather than sink it.
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the Type 23.
NAVAL NEWS
Labour MP warns Russia considers itself at war with UK
Labour MP Graeme Downie has warned that the UK risks becoming increasingly vulnerable to Russian aggression unless defence preparedness is accelerated
U.S. Special Forces to seize tanker near Europe
According to reports from CBS, U.S. forces are planning to seize the tanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, rather than sink it.
Royal Navy starts 2026 with seven frigates
The Royal Navy is operating seven frigates as 2026 begins, highlighting continued strain on the surface escort fleet as it transitions away from the Type 23.
Update on plan for floating drydocks for British submarines
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that design work is already underway on new floating dry docks for the Royal Navy under Programme Euston, with a manufacturing contract to follow.
AVIATION NEWS
British RC-135 spy plane tracks tanker U.S. plans to seize
The sanctioned supertanker Marinera, formerly known as Bella 1, continues to steam northeast through the North Atlantic.
UK expects 75th F-35 delivery by end of 2033
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the United Kingdom expects to have taken delivery of its 75th F-35 Lightning aircraft by the end of 2033.
American stealth drone linked to Venezuela operation
A highly classified U.S. stealth surveillance drone has been tentatively linked to recent American military activity connected to events in Venezuela, although no official...
U.S. special operations units transit UK en route to Europe
Recent U.S. military air movements into the United Kingdom indicate a redeployment of American special forces into Europe, UK Defence Journal understands.
LAND NEWS
Government pressed over delayed Defence Investment Plan
Ministers faced renewed pressure in the House of Lords on Tuesday over delays to the government’s Defence Investment Plan.
UK and France signal troop deployment to Ukraine
The United Kingdom and France have set out detailed plans for military involvement in Ukraine following any future ceasefire with Russia, including troop deployments, under a declaration agreed in Paris on Tuesday.
UK confirms Raven and Gravehawk air defence to Ukraine
The UK has confirmed that it has delivered 13 Raven air defence systems and two prototype Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with further Gravehawk units due to arrive shortly.
UK plans new support contract for Protector weapon station
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a new support contract for the M151 Protector Remote Weapon Station, with Defence Equipment and Support publishing an advance pipeline notice.
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