UK Defence Journal

The US want to lead the industry – and they've got the market to be the leader argues Keith Hartley, Emeritus Professor of Economics, University of York.

The blossoming of drones is not unlike that of the development of aircraft in the First World War argues Lt Col Stuart Crawford.

"We know that we do not have enough ships—we need more frigates and more destroyers", argues James Sunderland MP.

Ferguson Marine has achieved key milestones in the construction of the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa, including successful sea trials and the launch of Glen Rosa.

BAE Systems has received a $87.2 million contract from the U.S. Navy for repair work aboard the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50).

The Royal Air Force has announced the graduation of the first personnel trained to operate the Protector RG Mk1.

In a simulated environment, Boeing’s team successfully conducted a demonstration where a F/A-18 pilot remotely commanded an unmanned MQ-25 to deploy a refuelling drogue and refuel the Super Hornet.

This F-35A is the first of 32 ordered by Poland as part of its modernisation efforts to enhance its defence capabilities. 

Previously, the United Kingdom had donated 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.

During a recent parliamentary session, questions were raised concerning the specifics of the UK's military aid to Ukraine.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps highlighted the UK's commitment to increased defense spending in response to Russian aggression, and also discussed NATO's military superiority over Russia.

Misconceptions can often take root and spread quickly, one incorrect claim is that the UK stores all of its nukes in Scotland because they're too dangerous to keep in England. 

Naval shipbuilding in Scotland has become controversial once again.