The SPEAR-3 stand off cruise missile, developed to be equip the F-35 and other platforms, has been test fired in Sweden at the Vidsel test range, for the first time… Continue reading "First SPEAR-3 Stand Off Missile Test Fire Successful"
Last week, the UK and Germany announced a new defense deal which will tighten cooperation between the two allies across a number of areas. The Trinity House Agreement will see… Continue reading "New Anglo-German Agreement Boosts Defense Cooperation"
At the end of September, London hosted an AUKUS summit for the very first time, bringing together UK Defence Secretary John Healey, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Australian… Continue reading "AUKUS Leaders Meet in London; Announce Implementation Progress and Next Steps"
The United Kingdom’s Royal Navy have announced that HMS Anson, the fifth of its nuclear powered Astute-class attack boats has successfully completed sea trials and is undergoing a short maintenance… Continue reading "Royal Navy’s Newest Attack Submarine Completes Sea Trials"
Speaking at the annual Sea Power Conference on May 14t, British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announced plans to build up to six new amphibious warships for the Royal Marines. According… Continue reading "UK Plans to Build Six New Amphibious Warships for Royal Marines"
The United Kingdom announced Friday that it is accelerating its target date for deployment of the DragonFire anti-missile and drone laser aboard Royal Navy ships to 2027, five years ahead… Continue reading "British DragonFire Anti-Air Laser Deployment Date Accelerated To 2027"
HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth on Monday for the North Sea, after the aircraft carrier’s crew completed a week of rapid preparations to replace HMS Queen Elizabeth,… Continue reading "HMS Prince of Wales Sails For Steadfast Defender Exercise After Week Of Rapid Preparations"
The UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that all 3 services of the United Kingdom’s armed forces are to take part in Exercise STEADFAST DEFENDER 24. The announcement comes… Continue reading "UK To Participate in STEADFAST DEFENDER 24"
The United States and United Kingdom announced late on Thursday that their militaries have conducted strikes on Houthi militant facilities in Yemen, aiming to “disrupt and degrade” the Iranian-backed group’s… Continue reading "United States And United Kingdom Strike Houthi Militant Facilities In Yemen"
The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed data that shows that British Army recruitment targets have fallen short of expected numbers every year since 2010. The figures show that… Continue reading "British Army Recruitment Targets Not Met Since 2010"