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The Government’s aim for 2030 marks a notable shift as just weeks ago ministers had declined to commit to hitting 3 percent by a specific date.
The post UK sets target date on 3% defence spending boost first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
“We don’t want to see capabilities being scheduled for ten plus years.”
The post NATO targets much faster defence production first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
NATO will “rapidly expand our defence industrial capacity on both sides of the Atlantic,” Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The post NATO targets weapons and munitions production surge first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £125 million framework contract to Cook Defence Systems (CDS) for the supply of heavy armoured vehicle tracks and associated items.
The post MoD awards £125m for armoured vehicle tracks first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that fewer than ten members of the Israel Defence Forces have been enrolled each year since 2020 on non-combat academic training courses delivered in the United Kingdom.
The post UK outlines training provided to Israeli Defence Forces first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
The post British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The sudden silence of dozens of pro-independence X accounts on 12 June 2025 coincided with Israeli air and cyber strikes targeting Iranian military and communications infrastructure.
The post Dozens of pro-Indy accounts go dark after Israeli strikes first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, even as five NATO allies signal plans to withdraw from the treaty.
The post UK confirms landmine ban as NATO allies move to withdraw first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to significantly expand the number of cadets across the UK, with a 30% growth target set out.
The post MOD eyes 30% increase in cadet forces by 2030 first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that Project Grayburn, the British Army’s effort to replace the SA80A3 service rifle, remains in its concept phase, with early work focused on defining capability needs and engaging with industry.
The post Project Grayburn rifle programme still in concept phase first appeared on UK Defence Journal.