UK Defence Journal
UK Defence Journal is an independent website that covers British and international defence news and analysis. It features opinion pieces, defence reviews, naval, aviation, land and international news, and fact checks on military issues.
Britain’s armed forces equipment by the numbers - UK Defence …
Nov 19, 2023 · The latest annual report on the UK armed forces’ equipment and formations, as of April 1, 2023, provides detailed insights into the land, maritime, and air capabilities of the UK military. It also highlights the trends and changes in the UK’s defense assets, such as the retirement of older equipment and the transfer of platforms to Ukraine.
Update on current and future plans for Britain’s F-35 fleet
Mar 30, 2024 · The letter from the Minister of State for Defence Procurement outlines the status and future plans of the UK's F-35 fleet, including the Full Operating Capability declaration, squadron developments, operational contributions, and program costs. It also mentions the potential procurement of 27 additional F-35 aircraft in Tranche 2 and the developmental testing on HMS PRINCE OF WALES.
Air - UK Defence Journal
Find out the latest news on UK air defence, including long-range missile capabilities, stealth jets, night operations, and more. Read about the UK's role in international exercises, partnerships, and projects with other countries.
Tempest – Facts on Britain’s new fighter jet programme
Jun 14, 2023 · Learn about Team Tempest, a collaborative project to build Britain's next generation fighter jet, involving BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, and MBDA. Find out the facts on the economic impact, international partnerships, and …
A timeline of voting rights in the UK - UK Defence Journal
Apr 4, 2018 · Learn how voting rights in the UK evolved from 1832 to 1928, with key acts and reforms. Find out when working-class men and women got the vote and how property qualifications influenced the franchise.
A look at the P-8 Poseidon, Britain’s new submarine hunter
Feb 1, 2020 · The P-8 Poseidon is a Boeing maritime patrol aircraft that can conduct anti-submarine, anti-surface and electronic warfare missions. The UK has ordered nine P-8s to protect its nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, and to perform search-and-rescue and overland reconnaissance.
Two British aircraft carriers now at sea - UK Defence Journal
Sep 9, 2023 · Learn about the current deployments of Britain's two aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, in the North Sea and the USA. Find out how they are conducting exercises, experiments, and drone operations with F-35s, Ospreys, and Mojaves.
The Five Eyes – The Intelligence Alliance of the Anglosphere
Apr 14, 2020 · Learn about the history, scope and role of the Five Eyes, the world's most significant intelligence alliance between the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The article explains how the alliance works, what regions and topics it monitors, and how it relates to the Special Relationship and other countries.
A guide to the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers - UK Defence …
Oct 19, 2020 · Learn about the origins, specifications and capabilities of the UK's two largest and most advanced warships. The Queen Elizabeth class carriers are designed for STOVL operations, can carry up to 36 F-35B jets and have a crew of 800.