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…]

Download IPFS PORTSMOUTH, HMS Trent has completed successful trials of a new helicopter landing aid, confirming the Royal Navy vessel’s readiness ahead of redeployment to the Caribbean. The trials, carried out over three days with a Wildcat helicopter, tested the newly installed Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS), a first[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Irish tech firm Landmark Technologies is investing €1.2 million to expand its Cyber Monitoring Centre in Dublin, aiming to strengthen its defences against rising cyber threats linked to artificial intelligence. The expansion will also create five new specialist roles. The investment comes in response to a growing wave[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad met with the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser to explore potential areas of cooperation and improve diplomatic relations. The high-level dialogue, held in Damascus, marked a rare instance of direct engagement between the two governments after years of limited contact. Discussions reportedly centred on[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A former Royal Navy minehunter has officially joined the Romanian Navy, marking a step forward in regional security cooperation and potentially strengthening NATO’s maritime presence in the Black Sea. The vessel, previously known as HMS Pembroke, was commissioned as Căpitan Constantin Dumitrescu (M217) during a formal ceremony at[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Conditions warranting coordination in the Indo-Pacific have prompted Japan and its regional partners, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Philippines, to launch joint naval and coast guard exercises. These operations aim to reinforce interoperability, maritime domain awareness, and commitment to a rules‑based order amid[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK Royal Navy is providing hands-on support to Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) as the country prepares to operate F-35B Lightning II fighter jets from its newly converted Izumo-class vessels. This cooperation comes as part of a growing defence partnership between the UK and Japan, with a[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a new £403 million procurement program aimed at replacing the long-serving Grob Tutor T1 training aircraft. The initiative, known as Project TELUM, is expected to deliver a modern light trainer platform and support infrastructure by 2030, ensuring continuity in basic flight[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS A newly published strategic paper has warned NATO against over-relying on drone systems at the expense of conventional military firepower. The report urges alliance members to maintain a balanced force structure, cautioning that the growing emphasis on unmanned platforms must not come at the cost of capabilities such[Read More…]