DOWNLOAD IPFS A 26-year-old man from Cleethorpes has been sentenced to 15 years following his conviction for sharing terrorist material online and encouraging acts of violence. The sentence, handed down at Sheffield Crown Court, includes ten years in prison and an additional five years on licence. Mohammed Mahfuz Ahmed was[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The upgraded Aster B1 New Technology (B1NT) missile has completed a second live-fire test, confirming its extended range and enhanced capabilities. The test took place on 30 July at the DGA missile range in Biscarrosse, France, and was observed by representatives from the UK, France, and Italy under[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £12 million contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair and overhaul of fire suppression systems on a wide range of British Army armoured vehicles. The two-year agreement, which includes options to extend up to four years, is being[Read More…]

Download IPFS A High Court judge has allowed protest group Palestine Action to proceed with a legal challenge against the UK government’s decision to designate it a terrorist organisation. The ruling, issued on Wednesday in London, means the group may contest the designation while remaining proscribed during the legal proceedings.[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled 20 times this year to monitor Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace, according to the Ministry of Defence. The missions were part of the UK’s regular contribution to NATO’s air policing duties, aimed at maintaining security and stability across allied airspace. In[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army is undergoing its most significant combat vehicle upgrade in decades, rolling out new platforms such as Challenger 3, Ajax, and Boxer while retaining upgraded legacy systems. This sweeping modernisation effort underscores a strategic shift toward battlefield readiness and industrial self-reliance, aiming to reduce reliance on[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has entered the second phase of its Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) programme, underscoring its commitment to integrating uncrewed ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft into the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) future capabilities. The initiative aims to bolster operational flexibility and strengthen air power in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Exercise Grand Crossing united British, German, Italian, and Dutch troops to conduct a strategic crossing of the River Rhine, one of Europe’s busiest waterways, showcasing NATO’s interoperability and the engineering expertise of the unique 130 Amphibious Engineering Battalion. Over 1,200 soldiers and hundreds of vehicles joined forces in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army’s plan to upgrade its combat vehicle fleet with advanced platforms such as Ajax, Boxer and Challenger 3 is faltering due to delayed deliveries, reduced numbers and concerns over declining combat strength, raising questions about its readiness. The Army’s effort to modernise its armoured vehicle fleet[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Rolls‑Royce has completed the sale of its Naval Propulsors and Handling business to US-based Fairbanks Morse Defence (FMD), marking a significant shift in its defence sector priorities. Facilities in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and Walpole, Massachusetts, along with operations in Peterborough, Ontario, have now transferred to FMD ownership. Pascagoula is[Read More…]