Spain orders 25 additional Eurofighter jets
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This order follows a previous purchase of 20 Typhoons under the Halcon I agreement in 2022 and will bring the Spanish Air Force’s total Eurofighter fleet to 115 aircraft.
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American forces shoot down ballistic missile in test
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The United States recently concluded an ambitious exercise named 'Sling Stone' in Guam, combining joint military capabilities with missile defence testing to enhance readiness and reinforce the defence of the Pacific island.
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Government announces scheme for LGBT veterans
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The UK Government has launched a £75 million scheme to acknowledge the historic wrongs endured by LGBT veterans who were dismissed or discharged from the Armed Forces due to their sexual orientation.
on Dec 14
UK, Italy, Japan to build next-gen jet in new joint venture
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BREAKING - This collaboration represents a significant step toward delivering the next-generation combat aircraft.
on Dec 13
UK sets out position on unidentified aerial phenomenon
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The Government has made it clear that there are no plans to form a dedicated team to investigate alleged sightings.
on Dec 11
U.S. launches mass airstrikes against targets in Syria
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Multiple U.S. Air Force assets, including B-52 bombers, F-15 fighter jets, and A-10 attack aircraft, hit 75 Islamic State targets in Syria in a massive round of strikes.
on Dec 8
UK hypersonic project setback as Reaction Engines collapses
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British aerospace firm Reaction Engines, known for its hypersonic propulsion and cooling technologies, has ceased operations after failing to secure a financial lifeline.
on Dec 4
RAF on alert due to potential Arctic cargo aircraft activity
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The aircraft is understood to have behavioural intelligence-gathering capabilities of the type that can sort British citizens into a 'list', determining their behaviour over the last year.
on Dec 1
UK tracks Russian spy ship amid cable concerns
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"We tracked them every mile of their circumvention and made sure that they knew we were watching", said Defence Secretary John Healey.
on Nov 24
Britain to retire fleet of Watchkeeper drones
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The UK has announced the retirement of its Watchkeeper drones by March 2025 as part of a broader effort to modernise the Armed Forces and adapt to evolving threats.
on Nov 23
Britain’s defence cuts outlined and explained
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Defence Secretary John Healey has announced the retirement of several military assets, including Royal Navy ships, drones, and helicopters, as part of a broader effort to address significant financial pressures in the defence budget.
on Nov 21
American bombers and Italian jets ‘bomb’ Latvia
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A coordinated show of strength unfolded over Lithuania as U.S. B-52 Stratofortress bombers integrated with NATO forces.
on Nov 18
Russian spy ship currently operating near British coast
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A Russian intelligence vessel, Yantar, has been spotted operating near critical underwater infrastructure in the Irish Sea and is currently being monitored by the British military.
on Nov 15
American B-52 bombers deploy to Britain to deter Russia
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Four U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers have arrived at RAF Fairford in England, with the aim of deterring 'aggressive actions'.
on Nov 14
Production ‘essentially stopped’ for British-built Typhoons
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Workers at BAE Systems warn that production has "essentially stopped" at Warton, with no future orders in place. They urge the UK government to order 24 Typhoon jets to secure the UK's sovereign defence capabilities.
on Nov 14
Multiple British nuclear attack submarines now at sea
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After months of maintenance and readiness challenges, the Royal Navy’s attack submarine fleet is back on course with a notable increase in activity, reflecting hard work behind the scenes to get boats to sea.
on Nov 8
Germany, France seek UK part in increasing European security
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France and Germany announced plans to engage with the UK, as well as Poland and Italy, in discussions next week to further European defence and security.
on Nov 8
Gov has removed 50% of Chinese cameras from sensitive sites
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The UK Government has made significant progress in removing over 50% of Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive sites, with efforts ongoing to ensure complete removal by April 2025.
on Oct 28
DE&S trials Augmented Reality glasses for staff
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These glasses project real-time conversation text onto the lens, offering an alternative to lip reading or relying on British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters.
on Oct 27
UK marks 200 Ukrainian pilots completing RAF training
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Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard attended the graduation of the latest group from the RAF training programme. These pilots are now set to advance their training in France before flying F-16s.
on Oct 23
Ireland condemns Israeli threats against its peacekeepers
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Irish President Michael D. Higgins has condemned the Israel Defense Forces for issuing threats against UN peacekeepers, including Irish personnel, stationed in southern Lebanon.
on Oct 7
Pro-Palestine activists damage factory building F-35 parts
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Palestine Action activists have once again targeted Teledyne CML Composites in Bromborough, Wirral, which manufactures parts for F-35 fighter jets.
on Oct 4
Britain buys semiconductor factory for defence purposes
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This facility is the only secure site in the UK capable of manufacturing certain complex electronics for things like fighter jets and other weapon systems.
on Sep 28
Warning military will jam GPS in parts of Scotland
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The Ministry of Defence has issued a notification regarding an upcoming jamming trial at West Freugh in Scotland scheduled to take place today until the 4th October 2024.
on Sep 25
Russian aircraft carrier crew sent to frontline in Ukraine
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Russia has formed a mechanised battalion from the crew of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov.
on Sep 21
British Army receives new artillery hunting radar from Saab
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The British Army has officially received Saab's 'TAIPAN' system which will enhance the Army’s ability to detect and locate enemy artillery.
on Sep 19
UK and Norway join forces to protect Europe from Russia
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Britain and Norway are stepping up naval patrols, joint military training, and intelligence-sharing to counter Russian threats.
on Sep 19
Merlin crashes during operations with carrier, person killed
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The Royal Navy has announced the death of a service member following a training incident that occurred last night. The incident involved a Merlin Mk4 helicopter and took place in the English Channel near Dorset. In their statement, the Royal Navy said, “It is with great sadness that we must...
on Sep 5
Correction regarding our Trident ‘delousing’ article
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We've updated our report on the claim that a US submarine covered for a British submarine after consulting experts who cast doubt on its accuracy.
on Sep 3
Government asks public for views on new defence review
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The UK Government is seeking public input on the newly launched Strategic Defence Review, seeking views on how the nation's armed should adapt to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century.
on Aug 28
NATO plans to reroute internet via space in emergencies
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NATO has announced a new project aimed at enhancing the resilience of global internet infrastructure by rerouting data through space in the event of disruptions to undersea cables.
on Aug 13
Ireland branded ‘the ultimate defence freeloader’ in report
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In a recent article published by Politico, it is claimed that "Ireland has outsourced its security to Britain". What do you think, is this an accurate claim?
on Aug 11
How to spot fake accounts: Misinformation amid UK riots
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This article investigates what appears to be a fake Twitter account designed to spread misinformation, highlighting its high-frequency, automated posting of polarising content amid recent riots.
on Aug 10
Welsh barracks site to host new deep space radar
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The Ministry of Defence has unveiled plans to redevelop Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales, to host a radar project known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC).
on Aug 10
General aims to ‘double British Army fighting power’
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It is understood that the intention to double and even triple the "fighting power" of the British Army will not relate to increasing the number of troops.
on Aug 1
UK has supplied over 12,000 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
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The UK has confirmed the provision of over 12,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine since the onset of the conflict with Russia, according to a recent parliamentary exchange.
on Jul 28
U.S. ‘has no closer military relationship’ than with UK
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"In the United Kingdom, we have our closest military and intelligence partner in the world", said U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley.
on Jul 22
Ukrainian warship Chernihiv in Glasgow for Exercise Sea Breeze
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In Glasgow’s King George V Dock, the Ukrainian warship Chernihiv was buzzing with anticipation as it prepared for Exercise Sea Breeze
on Jul 19
NATO forces ‘demonstrate unity’ in German arctic exercise
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More than 80 Allied aircraft and over 500 personnel are currently participating in German-led exercise Arctic Defender.
on Jul 17
NCSC issues alert on China state-sponsored cyber attackers
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, has released an alert in collaboration with international allies regarding the evolving techniques of China state-sponsored cyber actors.
on Jul 14
Apology from the UK Defence Journal
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We mistakenly presented a combat scenario featured in a YouTube video as a somewhat serious simulation without adequately learning about the platform used to create it.
on Jul 5
Houthi rebels claim to have attacked British transport ship
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A Houthi spokesperson has claimed that the group launched cruise missiles at the MV Anvil Point.
on Jul 2
American sub in Scotland after ‘message’ to Russia
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The submarine is now in Scotland for a routine visit after a multi-domain naval exercise which was partbroader show of force intended for Russia.
on Jun 30
UK to counter Russian acquisition of North Korean equipment
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The UK will work to identify, expose and counter Russian attempts to acquire military equipment from North Korea.
on Jun 30
Germany overtakes UK as second largest spender in NATO
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According to the latest NATO defence expenditure report, Germany's defence spending for 2024 is projected to reach $97.7 billion, compared to the UK's $82.1 billion.
on Jun 26
Leonardo showcases new AW249 attack helicopter
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According to the company, the AW249 can perform missions such as aerial escort, close air support, close combat attack, and air interdiction.
on Jun 26
Germany to purchase 20 additional Typhoon jets
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany will purchase 20 additional Eurofighter jets amidst heightened tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
on Jun 25
Argentina eyes amphibious assault ships, tank landing ships
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The Argentine Navy is considering acquiring new Landing Platform Docks (LPDs) and Tank Landing Ships (LSTs) to enhance its capabilities, confirmed Rear Admiral Carlos Allievi.
on Jun 25
America conducts test launch of unarmed nuclear missile
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On June 4 at 12:56 a.m. Pacific Time, an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
on Jun 7
American B-52 bombers circle Russian enclave Kaliningrad
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American B-52 bombers departed the UK and flew a loop around the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad as a deterrent to Russia.
on Jun 4