UK Defence Journal "Weekly Brief"
Posted: 23rd March 2024
Welcome to the UK Defence Journal ‘Weekly Brief’. Below you will find some of the most popular articles on our website over the last week.
Francois calls on Government not to cut defence spending
Mark Francois MP raised concerns about retention, the lack of urgency within Defence and the “dysfunctional” outsourced recruitment system under Capita, amongst other things.
Australia selects BAE to build nuclear powered submarines
SSN-AUKUS will be one of the largest, most powerful and advanced attack submarines ever operated by the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
Royal Navy to 3D print spare parts for ships
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for two advanced 3D metal printers as part of an effort to enhance its manufacturing capabilities.
Mother and daughter who sent money to Daesh member jailed
Stella Oyella, 53, and Vanessa Atim, 32, both from east London, arranged for more than £1,800 to be sent to Joseph Ogaba, who in 2014 left the UK to join…
Rolls-Royce in massive boost thanks to new AUKUS submarines
To meet the growth in demand, which includes AUKUS submarine commitments, work is already underway to double the size of the Rolls-Royce Submarines site in Raynesway, Derby.
First Ukrainian pilots graduate from British flight training
The pilots received basic flying, ground school and language training in the UK and will one day form the first line of defence in protecting Ukraine’s skies from Putin’s forces.
How many Ajax vehicles will be delivered and when?
446 Ajax vehicles are scheduled for delivery from 2024 to 2028, with deliveries varying from 93 in 2024 to 125 in 2027, plus an extra 143 vehicles set to be…
Britain boosts spending on complex weapons
Over the last four years, the United Kingdom has demonstrated a marked 48.05% increase in its spending on complex weapons delivery.
HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in Rosyth for repairs
HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Rosyth, Scotland, for crucial repairs.