The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced significant progress in its efforts to enhance anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities through the development of a fleet of autonomous vessels. This initiative, known as Project CABOT, aims to establish a persistent and wide-area ASW search capability in the North Atlantic, focusing on[Read More…]

The UK government has unveiled its latest Strategic Defence Review, laying out an ambitious roadmap to bolster the nation’s military posture in the face of escalating global threats, with a particular focus on countering Russian aggression. Led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey, the review[Read More…]

Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has called for arming specialist prison teams with Tasers, stun grenades, and, in exceptional cases, firearms, to combat the growing threat posed by violent and extremist inmates. Jenrick emphasized that Islamist gangs and violent prisoners have become “out of control,” presenting a national security emergency[Read More…]

A forthcoming UK strategic defence review is set to recommend that Britain must be ready to engage in warfare within Europe or the Atlantic, citing escalating threats from Russia and other global actors. The 130-page report, led by former NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson, emphasizes the need for “war-fighting readiness”[Read More…]

In an underground control center in Wiltshire, UK military personnel are on high alert, safeguarding HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy’s flagship, during its deployment through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. This strategic chokepoint, situated between Yemen and the Horn of Africa, is a high-risk area, particularly due to threats from[Read More…]

Britain is set to escalate its offensive cyber operations against Russia and China, according to Defence Secretary John Healey. Healey emphasized that “the keyboard is now a weapon of war,” highlighting the growing significance of cyber warfare in national defense strategies. The UK’s new cyber command, led by General Sir[Read More…]

Irish soldiers serving as peacekeepers in southern Lebanon came under fire during a joint patrol with the Lebanese Armed Forces near the Blue Line, the border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel. The Irish Defence Forces reported that several small arms rounds were fired in the vicinity of the patrol area.[Read More…]

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is investing over £1 billion to develop advanced technologies aimed at enhancing decision-making on the battlefield. This initiative is part of the government’s forthcoming strategic defence review, which is set to be published in full on Monday. The review outlines plan to raise defence[Read More…]

The European Union has announced a comprehensive strategy to bolster security in the Black Sea region, aiming to enhance defense capabilities and infrastructure in response to escalating threats from Russia. This initiative is particularly pertinent as the EU’s Black Sea member states, Romania and Bulgaria, face increased geopolitical challenges. The[Read More…]

On May 28, 2025, Israeli forces opened fire on crowds at food distribution points in Gaza, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries. The incidents occurred at two separate locations: a UN World Food Programme warehouse in Deir al-Balah and a newly established aid center in Rafah operated by the Gaza[Read More…]