UK Defence Journal 'Weekly Brief'

Posted: 13th April 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.

Glasgow frigate shipyard keen for international orders

The Govan shipyard is not just looking ahead to future British naval projects but is also eyeing potential international collaborations.

Babcock to invest in future military driver training

Babcock has announced it is to invest in a research and development project to support the future of military driver training.

British Atlas transport aircraft cleared for low level parachuting

In a series of day and night sorties, paratroopers were dropped simultaneously from both side exit doors over Everleigh Drop Zone on Salisbury Plain.

Minehunting mothership welcomed into fleet

The ship marks a move away from traditional minehunting, embracing cutting-edge technology as she acts as a ‘mother ship’ for an array of remotely-operated and autonomous systems which will scour…

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 security in the region.

OP PROSPER announced to boost veteran employment

The scheme will support veterans in securing high paid jobs, where they can hone the skills that they developed in the military in key sectors that are helping to boost…

Leeds man sentenced for supporting Hamas

Ozain Ibn Yousef admitted publishing pro-Hamas content on his X account last year.

New ferry Glen Rosa launched and officially named

MV Glen Rosa, the second of two dual fuel vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow, was successfully launched into the Clyde this week.

BAE target dramatic reduction in frigate build time

BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard is set to significantly increase the speed at which they can build and launch ships, from 96 months down to 60 months.

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 first time from 2027.

Ukrainian warships to operate from base in England

“We haven’t been telling too many people the ships are coming, but now they’re here they will be welcomed with open arms.”

BAE Systems address national skills gap in shipbuilding

The shipbuilding industry in Scotland and across the UK faces a significant challenge but BAE Systems believe they have the solution.

I went onboard the worlds most advanced anti-sub frigate

On a brisk morning in the heart of Glasgow, I found myself at BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard about to board what will be one of the most advanced warships in…