UK Defence Journal

Hybrid Navy could make Britain an autonomy export leader

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said the Hybrid Navy can give Britain an industrial lead in one of the biggest global markets of the coming decades.

Britons want to be ready for crises, says Security Minister

Britons are “pretty savvy” and want honest advice on how to prepare for crises, says Security Minister Dan Jarvis, citing polling that 84 per cent expect it from government. #AFF26

Royal Navy has turned a corner, says First Sea Lord

The Royal Navy has turned a corner and is in a period of renewal, says the First Sea Lord, who leaves Oslo with hope: “Prepare for war if you want peace.”

Frigate Pledge And New Mine Support Vessels Announced At AFF

Britain’s first new Type 31 frigate will sail in 2028, accompanied by an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), Babcock chief Sir Nick Hine promised.

UK and Norway seal Royal Navy mine-hunting mothership deal

Britain has confirmed it will buy three Norwegian-designed mine-hunting motherships, the first due in 2031, with an option for three more. #AFF26

SNP ‘undefended’ claim talks down troops, says minister

SNP claims Scotland is undefended talk down the forces guarding it, says Douglas Alexander: Scotland “stands stronger and is safer” as part of the United Kingdom.

Economic security vital to defence, says Douglas Alexander

In a wide-ranging discussion aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander spoke to the UK Defence Journal about shipbuilding, skills and security. #AFF26

Germany must get allied troops east within a month

Pollard takes controls of Plymouth-built missile drone boat

Defence minister Luke Pollard has tested STARK’s Plymouth-built Vanta 12, an uncrewed strike boat armed with Sea Venom missiles, during a demo in Oslo. #AFF26

Royal Navy autonomous squadron will defend British coast

The Royal Navy’s new 1st Autonomous Squadron will use uncrewed boats to watch Britain’s approaches and protect critical infrastructure, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, the First Sea Lord, has said. #ISPC

Royal Marines to get AI battle software from British firm

The Royal Navy has agreed a multi-million pound deal with British firm Arondite to put its Cobalt AI software across UK Commando Force. #AFF26

More defence cash to come at spending review, says Streeting

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has said more defence spending will come at next year’s spending review, but he also said that it must be spent more wisely. #AFF

Britain already on hybrid war front line, warns Sedwill

Lord Sedwill, chair of the Atlantic Future Forum, has said Britain is already on the front line of hybrid war, citing Iranian bots that pushed Scottish independence.

Putin is failing on the battlefield, says NATO’s Rutte

Mark Rutte, NATO’s Secretary General, has said Vladimir Putin is failing on the battlefield and in his hybrid campaign against Europe.

Ferry Glen Rosa heads out on the Clyde for sea trials

MV Glen Rosa has begun builder’s sea trials on the Firth of Clyde as Ferguson Marine enters the final stage of the 102-metre ferry’s build.

Old America is not coming back, Norway warns allies

Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has said the era of Pax Americana is over.