DOWNLOAD IPFS Turkey is edging closer to finalising a major deal to acquire up to 40 Eurofighter Typhoon (EFT) jets, following a memorandum of understanding signed with the United Kingdom and a shift in Germany’s long-standing opposition to the sale. The development represents a key milestone in Ankara’s drive to[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Britain’s defence firm Beretta Defence Technologies UK (BDT UK) has submitted its proposal for Project Grayburn, an ambitious Ministry of Defence (MoD) initiative to replace the SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) assault rifle, with a strong emphasis on UK-based manufacturing and long-term industry revitalisation. BDT UK, part[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group, led by the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, has arrived off the coast of Australia to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. The deployment signals Britain’s increasing commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and features the first sustained operational use[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army is expanding its use of the Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation system and exploring additional training tools to enhance soldier readiness. The expansion reflects a modernised approach to combat preparation that prioritises realism, data-driven feedback, and scalability. The RTES system, based on Bagira Systems’ MAGNET Live[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army is advancing its training systems with the introduction of a new simulator model designed to mirror the enhanced M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System. The upgrade forms part of an evolving strategy to ensure military exercises remain aligned with current hardware and future battlefield requirements. Previously,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The British Army has procured approximately 800 TrellisWare Technologies radios, equipped with the TSM waveform, under Project Asgard, a key programme aimed at enhancing the networking capabilities of the Forward Land Forces battlegroup from the 4th Armoured Brigade Combat Team. The acquisition reflects a broader effort to ensure[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS In the early 2000s, the UK Ministry of Defence seriously considered purchasing American Sikorsky MH‑60 Seahawk helicopters instead of adopting the British‑designed Merlin for a key naval aviation role. This procurement dilemma reflected broader debates over defence trade‑offs between international cost savings and maintaining sovereign industrial capability. At[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK government is preparing legislation to ban public sector organisations from paying ransoms to cybercriminals, in a significant move to reduce the financial appeal of ransomware attacks. The proposed law is part of a wider cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting national infrastructure and discouraging criminal targeting of[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The United Kingdom is preparing to contribute financially to a €150 billion European Union defence fund, marking a significant policy shift as the government seeks to strengthen security cooperation in response to escalating threats from Russia. The agreement, expected to grant British arms manufacturers access to lucrative contracts,[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS The UK’s Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC), chaired by Lord Beamish, has launched a formal investigation into the handling of a major 2022 Afghan data breach that exposed personal details of nearly 18,700 Afghan applicants under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP). The breach has prompted concerns[Read More…]