United Kingdom government department responsible for implementing the defence policy
Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme: Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
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RAF shot down 'a number of drones' in Iran's attack on Israel: Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the RAF shot done Iran attack drones headed towards ...
news.sky.com/story/raf-shot-down-a-number-of-drones-in-irans-attack-on-israel-pm-confirms-13115066
Royal Navy frigates getting sonar upgrade: The system, which is likely to be trialled later in 2024, automatically determines the optimum deployment depth of an ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-frigates-getting-sonar-upgrade/
Britain’s ‘most lethal tank’ rolls off the production line: With advanced armour and devastating firepower, the Challenger 3 will be the most lethal and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britains-most-lethal-tank-rolls-off-the-production-line/
Operation in the Indian Ocean: British navy seizes 3.7 tons of drugs: The British navy has stopped drug smugglers in the Indian Ocean and discovered goods worth ...
spiegel.de/panorama/einsatz-im-indischen-ozean-britische-marine-beschlagnahmt-3-7-tonnen-drogen-a-e0cb0b59-a196-4dd1-b8d5-e319f8ba1692
809 Naval Air Squadron to deploy operationally next year: 809 Naval Air Squadron's strength and capabilities will continue to increase throughout this and ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/809-naval-air-squadron-to-deploy-operationally-next-year/
DragonFire: UK laser could be used against Russian drones on Ukraine front line: The defence secretary said the laser could be used to take down Russian drones ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68795603
Quick Glance: UK Considers Providing Latest Laser Weapons to Ukraine
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps suggests that prototypes of the latest laser weapons being developed in the UK could potentially be provided to Ukraine in the future to strengthen its air defense systems.
- Originally planned for production to begin in 2032, the UK Defense Ministry now aims to achieve this earlier - by 2027.
- Shapps aims to significantly shorten the usually lengthy development-procurement procedures so that the system can be deployed on ships and potentially on land as quickly as possible for use against combat drones.
- The DragonFire laser weapon will be distinguished by its high speed and accuracy, with the additional advantage of low cost compared to air defense missiles - a single shot lasting 10 seconds is equivalent in cost to using a standard heater for an hour.
Zelenskyy after intelligence report: Russia will try to intensify their offensive, but we will respond
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/15/7451372/
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share Kiss at Charity Polo Match Post Netflix News
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry soaked up the radiant Florida sun at a charity polo match after announcing their two new Netflix shows.
- Prince Harry participated in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington on Friday.
- The match took place following her attendance at Harry's Invictus Games Winter Training Camp in February, where he engaged in curling, sit-skiing, and skeleton bobsledding.
- The couple sealed a $100 million deal with Netflix in 2020 and released the infamous docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' in December 2022.
Russian military facilities in Bryansk left without electricity, Ukrainian intelligence reports – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7451469/
NATO Secretary General comments on downing of Russian Tu-22: Ukraine has the right to self-defence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452039/
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Huge drugs haul worth £33,000,000 seized by Royal Navy warship: The Portsmouth-based warship was on its first day of a security patrol when its Wildcat ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/14/huge-drugs-haul-worth-33-000-000-seized-royal-navy-warship-20643943/
Future of Teesside Docks safeguarded by new £250m Royal Navy deal: UK Docks will support five Royal Navy River Class offshore patrol vessels in the eight-year ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/future-teesside-docks-safeguarded-new-28977965
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence drones strike 4 Russian Su-30 jets and 1 amphibious aircraft in Yeysk, Russia
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450126/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence Chief on Taurus missiles: Great weapons that could make our lives easier
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450144/
Navy seizes £33m of drugs in 24 hours: The Royal Navy has seized nearly £33m worth of illegal drugs from traffickers in the Middle East.
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/royal-navy-seizes-33m-drugs-9222828
Mum’s plea to find lost son amid Navy search in Helensburgh: A search has been launced for Josh Gayton after he did not attend work at Faslane Naval Base.
news.stv.tv/east-central/mums-plea-to-find-lost-son-amid-navy-search-in-helensburgh
UK to Deploy Royal Navy to Deliver Food, Supplies to Gaza Strip: The UK will deploy a Royal Navy ship to increase its humanitarian support to Gaza ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/uk-to-deploy-royal-navy-to-deliver-food-supplies-to-gaza-strip
Ukraine, UK sign agreement to cooperate on arms production: Ukraine and Britain have signed a framework agreement to cooperate in the defence and arms production ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-uk-sign-agreement-cooperate-arms-production-2024-04-10/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief reveals details of downing of Russian Tu-22 bomber
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452051/
The military has reportedly formed an inquiry committee to investigate allegations of misuse of authority against former spymaster retired Lt Gen Faiz Hamid ... Show more www.dawn.com/news/1828131 #DawnToday
Model maker gets Navy advice to construct Barrow-built submarine: A MODEL builder received tips on how to construct his own miniature version of a Barrow-built ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24244780.model-maker-gets-navy-advice-construct-barrow-built-submarine/
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 779: As the war enters its 779th day, these are the main developments.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/13/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-779
UK’s Rwanda plan rejected by Lords after vote to exempt Afghan soldiers: LONDON: The UK’s House of Lords rejected the government’s plan to send migrants to ...
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Ex-MoD employee sentenced to 30 months in UK prison in Saudi corruption case : Jeffrey Cook found guilty last month of receiving more than £70 ...
ft.com/content/cdab71f0-e74b-4a4c-9636-4ec607b9d983
Ex-UK Ministry of Defence official jailed for taking illicit payments: The former managing director of an Airbus subsidiary was on Friday jailed for two and a ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ex-uk-ministry-defence-official-jailed-taking-illicit-payments-2024-04-12/
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
David Cameron warns Israel that UK support not unconditional: UK government calls for ‘urgent reform’ and safety assurances for aid workers in Gaza
independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/israel-gaza-cameron-royal-navy-b2524594.html
Oxford neighbours celebrate 100th birthdays: Josie Church and Anne Wallace-Hadrill have both lived on the same street for more than 30 years.
bbc.com/news/articles/c4nm6dl3r7yo
Five activists arrested after red paint sprayed on Ministry of Defence headquarters
standard.co.uk/news/london/mod-red-paint-london-israel-palestine-protest-whitehall-police-arrests-b1150640.html
BAE apprentices describe meaning behind their work: "We're building ships to help protect people, not just for the navy but for our loved ones as well ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-apprentices-describe-meaning-behind-their-work/
Britain speeding up the fitting of laser guns to warships: BREAKING NEWS - The cutting-edge DragonFire laser will be installed on Royal Navy warships for the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-speeding-up-the-fitting-of-laser-guns-to-warships/
Strike on Dzhankoi airfield: Ukraine's intelligence reports hitting 4 Russian S-400 systems
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/18/7451807/
Rolls-Royce expansion approved despite concerns over traffic: A new multi-storey car park and footbridge will be built near The Wyvern
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/rolls-royce-expansion-gets-go-9208833
Britain has 77,000 former troops liable for call out: Britain has 22,676 Army Regular Reservists with recall liability under Section 22 of the Reserve Forces Act ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-has-77000-former-troops-liable-for-call-out/
DragonFire laser accelerated to equip British warships: The UK DragonFire laser programme – led by MBDA, with partners Leonardo UK and QinetiQ – is accelerating ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/dragonfire-laser-accelerated-to-equip-british-warships/
Can Starmer be trusted with Trident?: The political impetus which makes Sir Keir Starmer so emphatic about his support for the nuclear deterrent makes this lack ...
spectator.co.uk/article/who-will-scrutinise-the-value-of-trident-now/
‘World-leading’ laser beam that travels at speed of light to be fitted on Royal Navy ships by 2027
independent.co.uk/tv/news/royal-navy-laser-dragonfire-drone-mod-video-b2527605.html
Sailor's death inquest to examine ‘security of weapons and ammunition’ on ships: Jon Errington Paxton passed away following an incident on HMS Cattistock last ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-sailors-gunshot-death-inquest-32598273
MOD issues notice for illumination shells: The Ministry of Defence is looking for 16,000 105mm illumination shells.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-issues-notice-for-illumination-shells/
Fears RAF jets could have to swerve round 650ft Cabrach wind turbines or risk crashing into them
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/environment/6435003/raf-cabrach-wind-farm/
Royal Navy: Nearly £17m worth of drugs seized in Caribbean: HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboat following a port visit to the island of Martinique.
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What a sight 😍 Two Lincolnshire icons in one photo as the Red Arrows flew over Lincoln Cathedral earlier this week.
📸 Corporal Phil Dye/MoD
UK announces major tender for maritime support in Cyprus: The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender notice for comprehensive marine base support services ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-announces-major-tender-for-maritime-support-in-cyprus/
UK ‘must send carrier strike group to Middle East in show of force to Iran’: Former Navy chief Lord West says HMS Prince of Wales should be sent to protect UK ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-must-send-carrier-strike-group-middle-east-show-force-iran-3006137
Clean up the MoD graffiti!: When I first saw the Ministry of Defence building splattered in blood-red paint, I assumed that it had only just happened ...
spectator.co.uk/article/clean-up-the-mod-graffiti/
Ukraine to get more mine clearing systems from UK: Pearson Engineering, a renowned provider of military engineering solutions, has been selected by the UK ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-to-get-more-mine-clearing-systems-from-uk/
Is Whitehall ready for war?: James Heappey, who will soon step down as Conservative MP for Wells after nearly a decade, may have won more column inches in the ...
spectator.co.uk/article/is-whitehall-ready-for-war/
Ukraine strikes Russia with weapons of its own production – ISW: Ukraines strikes on Russian military infrastructure, oil refining and exports ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451920/
Percentage of women in RFA reaches double digits: In 2010, the number of women was recorded at 121, constituting 5.2% of the total personnel. By 2024 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/percentage-of-women-in-rfa-reaches-double-digits/
#British sailors, Royal Marines and a #US Coast Guard team on HMS Trent intercepted a smuggling speedboatsaudigazette.com.sa/article/641857
Ukrainian drones attack aviation training centre in Russia – video: Voronezh Oblast Governor says the oblast was attacked by drones; Russian media later reported ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/9/7450359/
UK intelligence says Ukraine's strikes on occupied Sevastopol likely led to Russia shooting down its own warplane
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/6/7450026/
Boost for Prince William on Issue Behind Prince Harry Argument: "He hated the idea of me enjoying a perk he'd been denied," Harry wrote of brother William in his ...
newsweek.com/prince-william-boost-prince-harry-argument-beard-army-1891115
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence on Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant drone strike: Russia often resorts to false-flag attacks
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/7/7450148/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
Britain, America and Japan to hold joint drills: The UK, US and Japan will hold regular trilateral military exercises in the Indo-Pacific from 2025 to boost ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-america-and-japan-to-hold-joint-drills/
Royal Gibraltar Regiment return following exercise: The Royal Gibraltar Regiment has concluded its annual firing camp, Ex Jebel Tarik, in the UK and is now ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-gibraltar-regiment-return-following-exercise/
Availability of the Royal Navy’s fleet of 55 Merlin helicopters is hoped to increase thanks to a new engine support contract award which runs through to 2030.
The Salacious Glossiness of Netflix’s Prince Andrew Drama, “Scoop”: Rebecca Mead on a film that re-creates a famous BBC royal interview, with Rufus Sewell as the ...
newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-salacious-glossiness-of-netflixs-prince-andrew-drama-scoop
Ukraine's retaliatory strikes on Russian territory hit further and further – Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/2/7449373/
British MOD official jailed for secret payments: A former Ministry of Defence official, Jeffrey Cook, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for misconduct in ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-mod-official-jailed-for-secret-payments/
UK-donated Ukrainian Navy minehunters to operate from base in England - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/12/uk-donated-ukrainian-navy-minehunters-to-operate-from-base-in-england/
How is the UK involved in Israel-Iran conflict and what happens next – explained: Biden told Netanyahu that the US will not participate in offensive operations ...
inews.co.uk/news/uk-involved-israel-iran-conflict-what-next-3006355
Fear of Ukrainian strikes link to Russian friendly fire blunders: UK intel: The MoD said that reports of friendly fire could highlight a "lack of situational ...
businessinsider.com/fear-ukrainian-strikes-link-russian-friendly-fire-blunders-uk-intel-2024-4
Cordon and closures after 'unexploded bomb' found at home: Police and bomb disposal experts were called to St Edward Gardens yesterday afternoon (April 16)
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/unexploded-bomb-found-plymouth-home-9229161
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence predicts new strikes on military targets in Russia: Range will increase
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/4/7449707/
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports fire on Russian Serpukhov missile ship – video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/8/7450284/
No foreign weapons used in attacks on facilities in Russian Tatarstan, Ukraine's intelligence says
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/3/7449451/
RAF fighter jets shot down Iran drones, Sunak says: The UK was one of several countries, including the US, which helped counter Iran's unprecedented attack ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642067
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Russian secret service attempts to recruit agents in Canada – Ukrainian intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450641/
A quaint local festival in South Africa's Cape Town celebrates the life of Just Nuisance, the first dog to receive a Royal Navy rank www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/6/why-scores-of-great-danes-are-descending-on-cape-town-this-weekend
Ukraine's Defence Intelligence reports destroying Mi-8 helicopter at Russia's Samara airfield – photo, video
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451612/
Ukraine and UK sign another agreement on defence cooperation: The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a framework agreement to promote cooperation in defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/10/7450617/
Government accused of ‘smoke and mirrors’ on defence budget: "You have suffered a massive defeat at the hands of the Treasury, you have had your budget cut ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/government-accused-of-smoke-and-mirrors-on-defence-budget/
When will the Type 32 Frigate enter service?: When we spoke to a minister, he insisted it remained "overwhelmingly likely" the Type 32 Frigate would be ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/when-will-the-type-32-frigate-enter-service/
Spending of £10m in snowmobiles for Royal Marines: Royal Marines, say the Ministry of Defence, will "strike faster and further across the Arctic snow" ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/spending-of-10m-in-snowmobiles-for-royal-marines/
Work ongoing for UK nuclear sub to operate from Australia: As part of AUKUS, the UK and U.S. are establishing a rotational presence of one Astute class submarine ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/work-ongoing-for-uk-nuclear-sub-to-operate-from-australia/
Oil pipeline blown up in Russia's Rostov Oblast – video: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine has reported that another Russian military facility ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/6/7450002/
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