French paratroopers from the 11e Brigade Parachutiste (11e BP), France’s 11th Parachute Brigade, have conducted joint training with the UK’s 16 Air Assault Brigade at RAF Brize Norton during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit. The operation showcases continued defence cooperation under the 2010 Lancaster House Treaties. The troops took part[Read More…]

The Ministry of Defence is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a Sikh regiment in the British Army move that would hark back to historic formations of the colonial era, while raising fresh debate over modern diversity and cohesion. Ministers indicated that the idea has “merit” and that preliminary talks[Read More…]

The House of Commons Defence Committee has urged the UK to increase Royal Navy patrols in the Baltic Sea, citing escalating Russian maritime activity and the growing risk to undersea infrastructure. The report calls for greater investment in naval readiness and an enhanced leadership role within the UK-led Joint Expeditionary[Read More…]

The Royal Air Force has joined US, Finnish, and French forces in a major NATO exercise near Russia’s border, signalling a renewed commitment to collective defence and interoperability. The drill, Atlantic Trident 25, marks Finland’s deepening role within NATO and reinforces Western resolve amid mounting regional threats. British Typhoon jets[Read More…]

A new report from the House of Commons Defence Committee warns that hostile states are using increasingly sophisticated “grey zone” tactics to target the UK population and infrastructure. MPs are calling for stronger national resilience, the creation of a Minister for Homeland Security, and urgent investment to counter these under-the-radar[Read More…]

Ferguson Marine has signed a deal to construct sections of a Royal Navy warship, offering temporary relief to the troubled Port Glasgow shipyard. The Scottish government-owned yard has faced criticism over poor leadership and ballooning ferry project costs, with urgent investment now needed to secure its future. Ferguson Marine, the[Read More…]

HMS (His Majesty’s Ship) Astute, the Royal Navy’s first Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, has officially entered a mid-life overhaul at Devonport Dockyard. The extensive upgrade is aimed at ensuring the vessel remains fully operational into the 2040s and underscores the UK’s continued commitment to maritime security and sovereign defence capability.[Read More…]

Britain, Japan, and Italy have agreed to finalise a landmark defence contract by the end of 2025 under the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), paving the way for the development of a sixth-generation fighter jet intended to enter service by 2035. The move signals a concerted effort by the UK[Read More…]

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to acquire 12 F-35A Lightning II jets as part of Britain’s renewed commitment to NATO’s nuclear-sharing mission, while keeping the door open to future purchases. The move underscores a shift in the UK’s strategic posture and comes ahead of the government’s upcoming Defence[Read More…]

Britain is being warned it must overhaul its defence innovation strategy to remain globally competitive, with legal experts at Taylor Wessing calling for regulatory and investment reform to support emerging military technologies. Their latest industry insight stresses that without clear legal frameworks and strategic public-private collaboration, the UK risks being[Read More…]