UK Defence Journal 'Weekly Brief'

Posted: 27th 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.

British ship to support US military builds new Gaza pier

Royal Fleet Auxiliary landing ship RFA Cardigan Bay will provide accommodation for hundreds of US sailors and soldiers working to establish the pier.

Watch moment British jet blasts terrorists in Iraq

During a recent routine patrol over Iraq, British Typhoon jets identified rockets being launched in Iraq against coalition forces.

Level of British military presence on Falklands ‘appropriate’

Concerns were raised recently regarding the adequacy of air defences in the Falkland Islands in response to Argentina’s acquisition of F-16 jets from Denmark.

Ferguson Marine complete section of new Royal Navy frigate

Sections of the future HMS Belfast were transported from Ferguson Marine’s yard in Port Glasgow to BAE Systems’ facility in Govan.

Multiple British warships to get laser guns

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to outfitting multiple Royal Navy ships with the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) by 2027.

British warship engages and destroys ballistic missile

This marks the first successful deployment of the Royal Navy’s Sea Viper missile system against a ballistic missile in combat.

RAF P-8 Poseidon joins Clyde collision emergency response

An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was swiftly deployed today in response to a mid-afternoon collision between a tanker and a fishing boat in the Firth of Clyde.

UK first as crewed aircraft controls autonomous jet drone

QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first demonstration of a crewed aircraft controlling an autonomous jet drone as part of efforts to boost UK airpower.

New Typhoon display aircraft paint job revealed

The RAF Typhoon Display Team have revealed a newly painted display aircraft for the 2024 Display Season at RAF Coningsby.