Project HORUS is supporting an urgent operational requirement, and the Ministry of Defence will not specify the platforms involved, the length of the contract or the timing of a procurement decision. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Ministers have confirmed that good progress is being made in developing and manufacturing the Rolls-Royce PWR3 reactor for the Dreadnought class submarines. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Britain must be able to manufacture critical defence components at home in sufficient quantities and sustain its armed forces through a prolonged conflict, according to the Defence Secretary. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/brit…

The British Mechanised Infantry Vehicle was designed with capacity for future upgrades including to its remote weapon station, though no decision has been taken to replace the current system. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

The SSN-AUKUS Preliminary Design Review was conducted in June and concluded on 1 July, three months earlier than the September date it had been expected to meet. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Ministry of Defence expenditure with industry in Northern Ireland rose by sixty-three per cent in a single year to reach £464 million in 2025-26, the highest level since records began. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Rheinmetall has officially opened its UK Gun Hall at Telford, marking the return of independent production of large-calibre weapons to Britain. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/larg…

Ministers have confirmed that the intention remains to procure up to twelve SSN-AUKUS submarines. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Britain is unique among allies in declaring its existing nuclear forces to NATO, but despite nuclear consuming over a fifth of the budget, the Ministry of Defence does not 'maximise the value of that commitment'. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Ministers have restated that a combined force of thirteen Type 26 frigates with Norway is expected to enter service from the late 2020s, with five Type 31 frigates in service by the early 2030s. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Canada's involvement as an observer in the Global Combat Air Programme will further strengthen British bilateral defence cooperation with Canada, building on decades of close collaboration. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

The government should consider whether the Joint Expeditionary Force concentrates its finite resources on the High North instead of operating as often in the Baltic, according to a report by the Defence Committee. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Legislation giving the government the powers it needs to respond effectively during escalation towards war is being developed and will be brought forward before the end of this Parliament. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Evidence of low availability among destroyers, frigates and attack submarines raises serious questions about whether Britain can meet its High North commitments before new capabilities enter service. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Britain looks forward to hearing more detail about the proposed European Security Council while noting the importance of EU mechanisms complementing NATO structures. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

No further towed array-equipped Type 23 frigates should leave service until they are replaced on a one-for-one basis by new Type 26 vessels, according to a report by the Defence Committee. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

Recommissioning 14 Dock at Devonport will allow legacy submarine defuelling to restart, paid for from the £7 billion going into the naval base over the next decade under Project Royal Oak. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

The Royal Navy will not meet its requirement for eight frigates fitted with the Sonar 2087 towed array until 2037 if two Type 26 frigates being built for Britain are sold to Norway, according to a report by the Defence Committee. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…

There is no current requirement for the procurement of new 105mm artillery barrels for the Light Gun, and consequently no plans to restore domestic production capacity. Click image for more. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=7…