DOWNLOAD IPFS UK Defence Intelligence has revealed that Russia is constructing domed aircraft shelters at several airbases, including in Crimea and western Russia, apparently to protect its aircraft from increasingly effective Ukrainian long-range drone and missile strikes. Shelters are being constructed at sites including Belbek in Crimea and Engels in[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is preparing new legislation to curb the impact of ransomware attacks, with proposals to ban certain organisations, such as NHS trusts, local councils, and critical infrastructure providers, from paying ransoms to cybercriminals. Private companies may still be allowed to make payments, but only with prior[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS This year’s Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition, set to take place from 9 to 12 September at London’s ExCeL, is placing a strong focus on innovation and the growing role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s defence landscape. With the theme “Preparing the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS German defence technology company Alpine Eagle is set to expand into the United Kingdom, as part of its growth strategy following a €10.25 million seed funding round. The move reflects the UK’s growing appeal as a hub for European defence innovation, particularly in counter-drone technologies that are gaining[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom and the European Union are continuing formal discussions on a wide-ranging security and defence partnership, with negotiations centring on industrial access and joint strategic priorities. The talks follow a framework agreement reached earlier this year, but key points, such as participation in EU defence funding,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS UK authorities have issued a warning to parents about the increasing risk of children being exposed to online radicalisation. Security services and child safety experts are raising the alarm over a surge in extremist recruitment, online grooming, and the influence of hostile states targeting vulnerable young people through[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Royal Air Force has confirmed that testing and support for its new Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft will remain based in the UK, as preparations continue for the fleet’s entry into service. The move underlines the UK’s commitment to supporting the aircraft domestically, from initial flight trials to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS An Ayrshire-based Royal Navy serviceman, Matthew, is teaming up with his naval pal Cameron for a unique challenge, trading ships for train schedules in the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity’s “Race Across the UK”. Forged through years of service and a mutual appreciation for adventure (and the[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Evidence has emerged that individuals with alleged Taliban affiliations were among those secretly flown to the UK under a covert relocation programme set up following a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) data breach. The operation, known internally as Operation Rubific, or the Afghanistan Response Route (ARR), was established[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s primary support vessel, RFA Argus, has been declared unsafe to sail and remains docked in Portsmouth, raising fresh concerns over the Royal Navy’s operational readiness and medical support capability. At 45 years old, RFA Argus is the UK’s only active vessel capable of delivering[Read More…]