UK Defence Journal 'Weekly Brief'

Posted: 4th December 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.

We went onboard Britain’s new flagship

December 3, 2024

As HMS Prince of Wales embarks on her new chapter, Captain Blackett summed up the crew’s sentiment simply: “We’re ready to go”.

An interview with HMS Prince of Wales’ Captain Will Blackett

December 3, 2024

We spoke to Captain Will Blackett about the ship’s role as flagship, its connection to Liverpool, and what the sight of a British carrier means to adversaries and allies alike.

BAE Systems unveils record £1bn skills investment

December 2, 2024

Helsing unveils AI-enabled HX-2 drone

December 2, 2024

Helsing, a UK-based defence technology firm, today revealed its new HX-2 drone, an AI-enabled autonomous system.

British warship ‘defends coast of Europe’ from missiles

December 2, 2024

HMS Dauntless has returned to Portsmouth after a successful deployment defending Europe’s western coast during Exercise Sky Shark.

Ares armoured personnel carrier and mech infantry plans

December 1, 2024

The Ares platform, a variant of the Ajax Armoured Cavalry Programme, remains on track to achieve Initial Operating Capability by December 2025.

Royal Navy announce the ships and crews to win awards

December 1, 2024

The Royal Navy has announced and celebrated the achievements of its Surface Fleet in the annual SURFLOT Excellence Awards, recognising standout performances across a demanding year of operations.

Trump approach to US space policy could throw some surprises

December 1, 2024

Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board.