DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, is set to visit Tokyo between late August and early September as part of Operation HIGHMAST, an eight-month deployment focused on strengthening security and economic relationships across the Indo-Pacific. This visit marks a significant moment in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Afghan nationals applying under the UK’s Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) must pass full national security vetting before being allowed to resettle, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed. Defence Minister Lord Coaker stated that a successful ARAP eligibility decision from the MOD does not automatically guarantee[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS In a boost to Britain’s defence manufacturing sector, BAE Systems’ facility in Barrow-in-Furness has been named the lead contractor in a $104 million (approx. £82 million) U.S.-approved deal to support Ukraine’s M777 howitzers, a critical artillery system that has helped resist Russian aggression. The Foreign Military Sale, approved[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Ministry of Defence is set to launch a full ministerial review into whistleblowing procedures across the Armed Forces, following pressure from the House of Lords during the passage of the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill. The review aims to assess the effectiveness of current internal reporting structures, including[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A British F-35B Lightning II from 617 Squadron and a US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet flew in close formation above HMS Prince of Wales during multinational military drills in the Pacific. The manoeuvre, carried out under Operation HIGHMAST, underscores the growing alignment between the UK, the United States,[Read More…]