#  @UKDefJournal UK Defence Journal UK Defence Journal posts on X about defence, ukraine, air force, click the the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::2313918458/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -48% - [--] Month [---------] -17% - [--] Months [---------] +17% - [--] Year [----------] -23% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2313918458/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] -35% - [--] Month [---] +21% - [--] Months [-----] +71% - [--] Year [-----] +22% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::2313918458/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.05% - [--] Month [-------] +0.66% - [--] Months [-------] +2.90% - [--] Year [-------] +7.30% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::2313918458/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [stocks](/list/stocks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [currencies](/list/currencies) [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands) **Social topic influence** [defence](/topic/defence) #71, [ukraine](/topic/ukraine), [air force](/topic/air-force), [click the](/topic/click-the), [russia](/topic/russia) #1324, [has been](/topic/has-been), [image](/topic/image) #98, [norway](/topic/norway) #1241, [$4732t](/topic/$4732t), [united kingdom](/topic/united-kingdom) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@geoallison](/creator/undefined) [@509298](/creator/undefined) [@defencegeek](/creator/undefined) [@graemedowniemp](/creator/undefined) [@goldtistic](/creator/undefined) [@rxedeu](/creator/undefined) [@warmonitor3](/creator/undefined) [@sierraalpha](/creator/undefined) [@sirlistenalot](/creator/undefined) [@plymouthplus](/creator/undefined) [@martine33275784](/creator/undefined) [@tbrit90](/creator/undefined) [@2351onthelist](/creator/undefined) [@neetintel](/creator/undefined) [@royalnavy](/creator/undefined) [@awenham1](/creator/undefined) [@orgetorix](/creator/undefined) [@alanrei33061019](/creator/undefined) [@jackhamm8r](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)](/topic/lockheed-martin) [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) [CyberConnect (CYBER)](/topic/cyber) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "This is genuinely a very poorly researched 'bit'. Coronavirus: How the Arms Trade is Making You Sick @andrewfeinstein https://t.co/F5SWPlvwdU Coronavirus: How the Arms Trade is Making You Sick @andrewfeinstein https://t.co/F5SWPlvwdU" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1248841593970360322) 2020-04-11T05:13Z 133K followers, [--] engagements "Mark Francois tells Sir Nick Carter chief of the Defence Staff "Cummings is going to come down there and sort you out his own way and you wont like it" however this appears unlikely as we understand that General Sir Nick Carter is not based in Durham or in Barnard Castle" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1280589864589721603) 2020-07-07T19:49Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements "In addition to thousands of NLAW anti-tank missiles Britain is planning to send Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and an additional "small consignment" of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine as Russian forces close in on Kyiv. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-anti-aircraft-and-javelin-missiles-to-ukraine/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-anti-aircraft-and-javelin-missiles-to-ukraine/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1501615065937719298) 2022-03-09T17:45Z 133.2K followers, [---] engagements "So far just under 2.5bn has been spent on the Type [--] Frigate since [----] with just under 530mn being spent on the Type [--] over the same period. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=41651 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=41651" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1571409066789945344) 2022-09-18T08:01Z 131.4K followers, [--] engagements "What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the British military today Share your thoughts and ideas below #BritishMilitaryChallenges" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1614550033864577026) 2023-01-15T09:08Z 133K followers, 283.6K engagements "McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited a Scottish company has been awarded a contract to construct a new facility to accommodate the UK E-7 Wedgetail fleet at RAF Lossiemouth. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-lossiemouth-in-83mn-facilities-investment/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-lossiemouth-in-83mn-facilities-investment/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1635961594285883398) 2023-03-15T11:10Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The UK government has awarded contracts worth [--] billion to major firms including BAE Systems Rolls-Royce and Babcock. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-aukus-nuclear-submarine-gets-4bn-boost/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-aukus-nuclear-submarine-gets-4bn-boost/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1709133479001071743) 2023-10-03T09:09Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=46979 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=46979" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1729548706850968051) 2023-11-28T17:11Z 131.7K followers, 10.1K engagements "Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1732199477593690484) 2023-12-06T00:45Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1744102580966297777) 2024-01-07T21:03Z 131.7K followers, 16.4K engagements "Why Britain needs a largernavy - William FreerandJames Rogersmake the case for a largernavy. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1751164937945178371) 2024-01-27T08:47Z 132.5K followers, 27K engagements "UK appears to recommit to full order of [---] F-35Bs - Despite previously dropping the target of "138 aircraft through the life of the programme" the UK appears to have reconfirmed that plan. @geoallison for @UKDefJournal https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-appears-to-recommit-to-full-order-of-138-f-35bs/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-appears-to-recommit-to-full-order-of-138-f-35bs/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1754908242734440911) 2024-02-06T16:41Z 132.4K followers, 50.9K engagements "Royal Navy ship helps Pitcairn islanders - HMS Tamar conducted sovereignty patrols in the remote island chains waters the fourth largest Marine Protected Area in the world covering an area the size of Scandinavia in the Pacific. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=48138 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=48138" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1756274993803993217) 2024-02-10T11:12Z 132.5K followers, [----] engagements "HMS Diamond to return to Red Sea to down Houthi drones - HMS Diamond is heading back to the Red Sea to help guard international shipping from attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and their attack drones. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-diamond-to-return-to-red-sea-to-down-houthi-drones/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-diamond-to-return-to-red-sea-to-down-houthi-drones/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1765060728774447391) 2024-03-05T17:04Z 130.7K followers, 10.3K engagements "@docmartincohen Protecting merchant vessels and sea farers most unconnected with Israel is supporting a war against Children How so" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1765109573541667214) 2024-03-05T20:18Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements "Drone footage shows Type [--] Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde. HMS Cardiff left the shipyard at Govan today before passing Scotstoun where first-in-class HMS Glasgow is being fitted out" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1829512343837143402) 2024-08-30T13:31Z 133.2K followers, 42.3K engagements "Drone shows two Type [--] Frigates together for first time - Drone footage shows Type [--] Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde together well sort of. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drone-shows-two-type-26-frigates-together-for-first-time/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drone-shows-two-type-26-frigates-together-for-first-time/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1829513089030492511) 2024-08-30T13:34Z 133.1K followers, [----] engagements "Main gun fitted on new British frigate - HMS Glasgow currently undergoing fitting out at the BAE Systems facility in Scotstoun on the River Clyde appears to have started the process of having her main gun fitted. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/main-gun-fitted-on-new-british-frigate/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/main-gun-fitted-on-new-british-frigate/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1829520231984767209) 2024-08-30T14:03Z 133.2K followers, 42K engagements "British firm aiming to support Polish submarine project - Babcock International Group has announced its readiness to contribute to Poland's emerging ORKA submarine programme which is gaining momentum. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-firm-aiming-to-support-polish-submarine-project/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-firm-aiming-to-support-polish-submarine-project/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1830921347083452656) 2024-09-03T10:50Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "NATO conducts air support training amid Russian threat - NATO allies are intensifying their preparations for potential conflict through the multinational exercise Ample Strike [----] (AMSE24) running from [--] to [--] September. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=52590 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=52590" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1831362701664137482) 2024-09-04T16:04Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock cites nuclear subs frigates in financial outlook - Babcock International Group has delivered a steady trading update for the first five months of its financial year confirming that performance is in line with expectations. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-cites-nuclear-subs-frigates-in-financial-outlook/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-cites-nuclear-subs-frigates-in-financial-outlook/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1837514495201096163) 2024-09-21T15:29Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "Julia Lopez Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster pressed the government on reports that NATO has concerns over potential British vulnerability to missile attacks. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=55821 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=55821" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1876886906031558995) 2025-01-08T07:01Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements "The @CommonsDefence Committee chaired by @TanDhesi has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of [----]. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/report-highlights-challenges-for-new-british-stealth-jet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/report-highlights-challenges-for-new-british-stealth-jet/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1879090982819655836) 2025-01-14T08:59Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements "Serco has been named the prime contractor for the Ministry of Defences new Armed Forces Recruitment Service replacing Capita in a landmark deal worth up to [---] billion over ten years. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/serco-awarded-forces-recruitment-contract-in-blow-to-capita/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/serco-awarded-forces-recruitment-contract-in-blow-to-capita/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1887805151219523820) 2025-02-07T10:06Z 124.8K followers, 58.5K engagements "The protection of undersea cables is rapidly becoming a top security priority for NATO and European countries is Ireland doing enough https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/irelands-undersea-cables-are-at-risk/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/irelands-undersea-cables-are-at-risk/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1888497005560762470) 2025-02-09T07:55Z 124.8K followers, 26.1K engagements "The build of the Type [--] Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s depending on the number of platforms built. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-destroyers-set-to-provide-shipbuilding-work-to-mid-2040s/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-destroyers-set-to-provide-shipbuilding-work-to-mid-2040s/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1889376338542219475) 2025-02-11T18:09Z 124.7K followers, 11.7K engagements "It's a common myth that the United States has control over the UK's Trident missile system that is not the case. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-america-doesnt-control-britains-nuclear-weapons/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-america-doesnt-control-britains-nuclear-weapons/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1889642666058535122) 2025-02-12T11:48Z 124.8K followers, 13K engagements "Scottish shipyards continue to play a vital role in fulfilling Royal Navy procurement contracts with substantial Ministry of Defence (MoD) investment supporting the sector according to Ian Murray Secretary of State for Scotland. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-yards-key-to-future-navy-contracts-says-minister/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-yards-key-to-future-navy-contracts-says-minister/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890119766943121725) 2025-02-13T19:24Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton told @TomSwarbrick1 on @LBC that it is "probable that Trump will withdraw the United States from NATO". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/trump-may-withdraw-us-from-nato-bolton-warns/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/trump-may-withdraw-us-from-nato-bolton-warns/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890296925536284960) 2025-02-14T07:08Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "A Russian drone has struck the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-drone-strikes-chernobyl-fire-extinguished/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-drone-strikes-chernobyl-fire-extinguished/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890332817751446013) 2025-02-14T09:30Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "The extension follows approval by the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence and commissions further development tasks by Airbus Defence and Space. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hensoldt-extends-eurofighter-radar-contract-by-e350m/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hensoldt-extends-eurofighter-radar-contract-by-e350m/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890334075023458541) 2025-02-14T09:35Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "@mwgbanks1 Hi Matthew do you have evidence this is a 'false flag' Keen to review it if you believe Ukraine is responsible for this" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890337947485970912) 2025-02-14T09:51Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "@mwgbanks1 Apologies I was asking if you had evidence of your claim the drone attack was a false flag sorry for not being clear" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890370786424230276) 2025-02-14T12:01Z 124.8K followers, [---] engagements "Exterior damage of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) viewed from a ships rigid-hull inflatable boat following the collision with merchant vessel Besiktas-M in the vicinity of Port Said Egypt" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890407598211346468) 2025-02-14T14:27Z 124.9K followers, 45.4K engagements "The UK Defence Journal will be covering major air exercise first-hand for the first time from inside a Royal Air Force station at the end of this month just as soon as @geoallison gets back in the country. Stay tuned" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1890528929292673040) 2025-02-14T22:29Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Air Force Sergeant Benstead has been praised for his quick actions in saving a Canadian tourist who fell into a ravine in Zion National Park Utah. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hero-raf-sergeant-in-utah-canyon-rescue/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hero-raf-sergeant-in-utah-canyon-rescue/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891172709653975137) 2025-02-16T17:08Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "The project has faced additional challenges beyond those initially reported particularly involving coordination with international partners. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/challenges-face-development-of-new-british-cruise-missile/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/challenges-face-development-of-new-british-cruise-missile/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891447775449039223) 2025-02-17T11:21Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements "A key goal of Project Wayfind is improving drone operation within environments where GPS is degraded and/or denied. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56921 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56921" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891775015349010613) 2025-02-18T09:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Starmer declared that "peace comes through strength" and cautioned that "weakness leads to war". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56923 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56923" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891790316325224747) 2025-02-18T10:02Z 124.9K followers, 15.4K engagements "Speaking this morning at the @instituteforgov Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP discussed a sweeping reform agenda aimed at transforming defence declaring emphatically that "we must rearm Britain". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-must-be-rearmed-declares-defence-secretary/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-must-be-rearmed-declares-defence-secretary/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891793606953889845) 2025-02-18T10:15Z 125K followers, 36.4K engagements "Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers touched in England to participate in a series of joint exercises and training flights across Europe. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56938 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56938" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891820464273596849) 2025-02-18T12:02Z 124.9K followers, [----] engagements "@RobWhit28130167 Really This seems a rare departure in language to something more assertive" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891830919238959514) 2025-02-18T12:43Z 124.9K followers, [---] engagements "@mwgbanks1 Indeed Matthew @geoallison was there but it's not our place to report remarks made in response to questions from others as that's bad form in journalism" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891831224991203368) 2025-02-18T12:44Z 124.8K followers, [--] engagements "Britain is planning to patrol the Atlantic using a fleet built around the new Type [--] Sloop a drone vessel and the Type [--] a drone submarine. This they hope will free up crewed warships for other missions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-planning-fleet-of-drone-vessels-to-patrol-atlantic/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-planning-fleet-of-drone-vessels-to-patrol-atlantic/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1891858337311883378) 2025-02-18T14:32Z 124.9K followers, 11.5K engagements "A Merlin Mk4 from @845NAS drops off troops from [--] Commando (@Commando_Ops) during a troop insertion exercise in Norway. The UK is one of only a small number of nations capable of operating in this demanding environment. Photographer POPhot Lee Blease Crown copyright 2025" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892216887754281222) 2025-02-19T14:17Z 125.1K followers, 14K engagements "U.S. President Donald Trump has inexplicably launched an attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling him a "dictator"" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892272218429587460) 2025-02-19T17:57Z 124.9K followers, 17.7K engagements "@markcotter1964 Oh do shut up Mark" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892336573003313276) 2025-02-19T22:12Z 124.9K followers, [--] engagements "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly expressed gratitude to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-should-fortify-europe-against-russia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-should-fortify-europe-against-russia/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892664131955679427) 2025-02-20T19:54Z 125K followers, [----] engagements "The British Army has taken delivery of three more Apache AH-64E attack helicopters bringing its fleet closer to full operational capability. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-takes-delivery-of-more-new-attack-helicopters/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-takes-delivery-of-more-new-attack-helicopters/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892848036423868853) 2025-02-21T08:05Z 125K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock International Group has been awarded a second contract by NATOs Joint Warfare Centre to provide expert advice on wargaming activities. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=57011 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=57011" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1892968092449358277) 2025-02-21T16:02Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements "NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian military aircraft that failed to comply with international air traffic regulations posing a security concern according to NATO Air Command. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-military-aircraft-intercepted-by-nato-jets/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-military-aircraft-intercepted-by-nato-jets/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1893736091187814806) 2025-02-23T18:54Z 125K followers, [----] engagements "HMS Prince of Wales has put to sea for pre-deployment training ahead of a British Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Pacific later this year. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-goes-to-sea/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-goes-to-sea/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1894051848098570271) 2025-02-24T15:48Z 125.1K followers, 12.2K engagements "Cobra Warrior involves in large-scale scenarios that test every aspect of air combat from traditional air-to-air engagements to full-spectrum electronic warfare. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-air-combat-exercise-kicks-off-in-uk-skies/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-air-combat-exercise-kicks-off-in-uk-skies/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1894457001180119163) 2025-02-25T18:38Z 125.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a [---] million contract to Oceaneering International Services Limited to provide operational training for pilots of the SALMO Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) fleet. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-awards-1-2m-contract-for-salmo-rov-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-awards-1-2m-contract-for-salmo-rov-training/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1899843930088198394) 2025-03-12T15:24Z 133.3K followers, [----] engagements "The UKs next-generation main battle tank Challenger [--] will rival or exceed adversary platforms such as Russias T-14 Armata. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-battle-tank-to-outclass-russian-equivalent/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-battle-tank-to-outclass-russian-equivalent/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1907461915715969394) 2025-04-02T15:55Z 132.6K followers, 212.3K engagements "A shipment of British Army vehicles and equipment has returned to the UK via Immingham Port following NATOs Exercise Steadfast Dart marking the first operational use of a new strategic agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Associated British https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-tests-new-military-port-agreement-at-immingham/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-tests-new-military-port-agreement-at-immingham/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1909241605602590789) 2025-04-07T13:47Z 133.4K followers, [----] engagements "The Kremlin stated that [---] trillion rubles (around [--] billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/putin-announces-73bn-naval-build-up-to-boost-russias-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/putin-announces-73bn-naval-build-up-to-boost-russias-fleet/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1912498586996056421) 2025-04-16T13:29Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock International has reported a robust financial performance for the year ending [--] March [----] with strong gains in revenue operating profit and free cash flow across all divisions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=58802 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=58802" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1915028477750788458) 2025-04-23T13:02Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements "QinetiQ secures 1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation supporting [----] jobs and boosting UK defence readiness. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-lands-1-54bn-mod-deal-posts-strong-orders/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-lands-1-54bn-mod-deal-posts-strong-orders/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1925440865339670839) 2025-05-22T06:37Z 131.2K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has issued an early pipeline notice for a major procurement under Project HERA a wide-ranging programme expected to overhaul airfield services and technical support across [--] UK military sites. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=59826 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=59826" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1927047721006829784) 2025-05-26T17:02Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "@JimmyJungas @ScotNational @SlyFecker Apologies again which aircraft are you claiming were there" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1931846434808328280) 2025-06-08T22:50Z 130.9K followers, [--] engagements "The UK Government has now confirmed the aim to buy F-35A jets as part of "a shift to a new mix of F35Bs and F35As to support NATOs nuclear sharing mission. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-aim-to-buy-f-35a-for-nato-nuclear-strike-role/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-aim-to-buy-f-35a-for-nato-nuclear-strike-role/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1932034242785026069) 2025-06-09T11:17Z 131.1K followers, 75.5K engagements "BAE Systems' huge new Janet Harvey Hall is a turning point for Clyde shipbuilding. Two warships can now be built side by side. With [---] workers per shift and 100-tonne cranes under cover large-scale naval construction is truly back on the Clyde" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1938177606060216590) 2025-06-26T10:08Z 131.1K followers, 28.2K engagements "French paratroopers from 11e BP jumped onto Weston-on-the-Green with British kit after training at RAF Brize Norton. The joint exercise is part of the UKFrance Airborne Combined Joint Expeditionary Force enhancing rapid deployment capability" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1948484401488171077) 2025-07-24T20:44Z 131.3K followers, 11.8K engagements "Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles from the Iveco Group in a deal valued at [---] billion. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-to-acquire-iveco-defence-in-e1-7bn-deal/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-to-acquire-iveco-defence-in-e1-7bn-deal/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1950866927359803826) 2025-07-31T10:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defence missiles under a fast-tracked production initiative led by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mbda-aiming-to-quadruple-aster-missile-output/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mbda-aiming-to-quadruple-aster-missile-output/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1953437439474737600) 2025-08-07T12:45Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "In July [----] a Russian missile strike destroyed most of Kyivs Okhmatdyt Childrens Hospital. One year later Modi calls Putin my friend and invites him to India. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/india-embraces-putin-despite-ukraine-kids-hospital-attacks/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/india-embraces-putin-despite-ukraine-kids-hospital-attacks/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1953915047178121723) 2025-08-08T20:23Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements "HMS Defenders refit boosts her short-range air defence capacity by around 50%. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-seen-with-massive-missile-firepower-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-seen-with-massive-missile-firepower-upgrade/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1958794179242274967) 2025-08-22T07:31Z 130.7K followers, 13.4K engagements "The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to the United Kingdom covering sustainment support for the Royal Air Forces fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with an estimated total value of $861 million. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-purchase-861m-c-17-sustainment-package-from-u-s/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-purchase-861m-c-17-sustainment-package-from-u-s/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1960634106506555885) 2025-08-27T09:22Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements "Europes largest munitions plant has opened in Unterl Germany. Run by Rheinmetall the 30000m site is set to produce [------] artillery shells a year by [----] a major boost to NATOs industrial firepower" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1963179529679065332) 2025-09-03T09:57Z 131.3K followers, 89.2K engagements "Babcock International used the opening day of #DSEI2025 to launch the maritime variant of its Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE) a deployable simulator designed to bring the chaos of naval combat ashore. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-unveils-deployable-immersive-naval-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-unveils-deployable-immersive-naval-training/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1965389769904452067) 2025-09-09T12:20Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements "John Howie Babcock Internationals Chief Corporate Affairs Officer sat down with @geoallison at #DSEI2025 to talk about the companys future direction and global ambitions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-plots-growth-as-an-international-defence-business/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-plots-growth-as-an-international-defence-business/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1966122106539721074) 2025-09-11T12:50Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements "The trial conducted at #DSEI2025 in London marked the first time DiSCO combined both communications and radar data into a near real-time common operating picture using a UK-built sensor. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-puts-uk-electronic-warfare-demo-in-spotlight/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-puts-uk-electronic-warfare-demo-in-spotlight/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1966587040172036122) 2025-09-12T19:37Z 133K followers, [----] engagements "Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled Apollo as the official identity for its high-energy laser weapon (HELW). #DSEI2025 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/eos-names-new-high-energy-laser-weapon-apollo/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/eos-names-new-high-energy-laser-weapon-apollo/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1966771728031338642) 2025-09-13T07:51Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements "Norway has requested [---] GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs Increment I. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-approves-113m-sale-of-gbu-39b-bombs-to-norway/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-approves-113m-sale-of-gbu-39b-bombs-to-norway/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1968021570489553231) 2025-09-16T18:38Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock International has launched a nationwide roadshow sending a specially equipped bus around the UK to engage staff promote career opportunities and showcase its wider social footprint. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62265 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62265" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1968216180314739170) 2025-09-17T07:31Z 131.5K followers, [----] engagements "L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide WESCAM MX-10D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62342 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62342" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1968269169146663406) 2025-09-17T11:01Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock International and BAE Systems Bofors have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide long-term support for the Royal Navys Bofors naval gun systems both firms announced. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-bae-bofors-align-on-type-31-naval-gun-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-bae-bofors-align-on-type-31-naval-gun-support/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1968660041554116934) 2025-09-18T12:55Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements "L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to $292 million to continue producing solid rocket motors for the Javelin weapon system. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-wins-292m-deal-for-javelin-motors/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-wins-292m-deal-for-javelin-motors/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1968946272976453963) 2025-09-19T07:52Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on [--] September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior [----]. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62500 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62500" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1969280671794274755) 2025-09-20T06:01Z 132.2K followers, [----] engagements "Babcock International has reported a positive start to the financial year with trading across its businesses described as encouraging in a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-shipbuilder-cites-naval-growth-and-steady-earnings/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-shipbuilder-cites-naval-growth-and-steady-earnings/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1971105304382210338) 2025-09-25T06:51Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements "Belgium has requested up to [---] AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles [---] AIM-9X Block II+ missiles [--] AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units and [--] AIM-9X Block II+ tactical guidance units. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62368 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62368" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1971930701772554325) 2025-09-27T13:31Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence confirmed that no extra costs have been incurred from having the National Armaments Director Group run by an interim head rather than a permanent appointment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62620 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62620" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1971957129373188265) 2025-09-27T15:16Z 132.5K followers, [----] engagements "HII has unveiled ROMULUS a new family of modular AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by the companys Odyssey autonomous control suite designed to strengthen U.S. and allied naval operations. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-shipbuilder-launches-ai-powered-warship-design/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-shipbuilder-launches-ai-powered-warship-design/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1973005443581522103) 2025-09-30T12:42Z 133.1K followers, [----] engagements "Poland has requested [----] FGM-148F Javelin missiles and [---] Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62666 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62666" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1973010608778846342) 2025-09-30T13:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Late Monday night Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were again deployed to conduct air defence patrols over eastern Poland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighters-again-scramble-overnight-to-defend-poland/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighters-again-scramble-overnight-to-defend-poland/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1975448083400913086) 2025-10-07T06:28Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Four Royal Navy patrol boats have been operating under Estonian command as part of a two-month Baltic deployment designed to strengthen interoperability and show allied resolve near Russias border. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62854 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62854" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1976272076504748121) 2025-10-09T13:02Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium the Netherlands Denmark the United Kingdom and the North Sea. No live weapons will be used. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1976674520262926687) 2025-10-10T15:41Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Navy First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins joined the crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford for joint operations over the North Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62882 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62882" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1976951405832212529) 2025-10-11T10:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The deal pairs Rheinmetalls 120mm L44A1 LR gun with a CV90-based vehicle that BAE says will receive a new engine active damping an upgraded electronic architecture and an active protection system. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-and-rheinmetall-team-on-cv90120-gun-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-and-rheinmetall-team-on-cv90120-gun-upgrade/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977269631162146970) 2025-10-12T07:06Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Marine snipers aboard a Wildcat fired a precision shot to stop a high-speed drugs boat in the Gulf of Oman as HMS Lancaster seized [--] million worth of illegal narcotics. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-marines-sniper-halts-35m-drug-boat-in-gulf-of-oman/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-marines-sniper-halts-35m-drug-boat-in-gulf-of-oman/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977271586307649582) 2025-10-12T07:14Z 130.6K followers, 20.7K engagements "A video released by Andrew Snowden MP has sparked bemusement after he accused Labour of misunderstanding fighter aircraft while misidentifying one himself in the same video. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/tory-mp-confuses-fighter-jets-while-accusing-labour-of-same/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/tory-mp-confuses-fighter-jets-while-accusing-labour-of-same/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977280372892197045) 2025-10-12T07:49Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium the Netherlands Denmark the United Kingdom and the North Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977628155218165962) 2025-10-13T06:51Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "The proposed sale includes [--] M142 launchers along with a range of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) pods. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/canada-to-buy-1-75bn-himars-package-from-united-states/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/canada-to-buy-1-75bn-himars-package-from-united-states/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977719377379107008) 2025-10-13T12:53Z 131.3K followers, [----] engagements "L3Harris Technologies has announced new variants of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system expanding the platform into land maritime air and electronic warfare domains. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62984 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62984" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977744090209923127) 2025-10-13T14:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "The deal would make Germany the first international customer for the American SPY-6 family of radars. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63003 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63003" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977759172339888429) 2025-10-13T15:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin company has introduced its Nomad family of vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial systems designed for long-endurance runway-independent missions across land and sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62986 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62986" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977781946768916697) 2025-10-13T17:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland deployed to Latvia for Exercise Tarassis where they trained on the British Armys latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools the UK Defence Journal understands. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62997 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62997" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977797104429924816) 2025-10-13T18:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "L3Harris Technologies is providing advanced electro-optical infrared and mission systems to American Rheinmetalls next-generation combat vehicle programme according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62980 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62980" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977811845005160873) 2025-10-13T19:01Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "Poland's Ministry of National Defence has conducted the first successful European live-fire test of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) developed by Northrop Grumman during the Iron Defender exercise in Ustka. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62966 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62966" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977962969070817312) 2025-10-14T05:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to advance digital optimisation and improve efficiency across its engineering operations according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62968 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62968" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1977978130296942855) 2025-10-14T06:01Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "The U.S. Army has completed a series of soldier-led flight tests of Lockheed Martins Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62990 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62990" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978008165611425863) 2025-10-14T08:01Z 130.6K followers, 12.1K engagements "The event brought together fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lightning IIs alongside legacy aircraft such as the F-15C Eagle F-15EX Eagle II F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63013 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63013" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978068685899063549) 2025-10-14T12:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "The event brought together fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lightning IIs alongside legacy aircraft such as the F-15C Eagle F-15EX Eagle II F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-fighters-fire-live-missiles-over-gulf-coast/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-fighters-fire-live-missiles-over-gulf-coast/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978374794010636648) 2025-10-15T08:18Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Lockheed Martin has unveiled an uncrewed version of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter known as the S-70UAS U-Hawk. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-black-hawk-cargo-drone-unveiled/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-black-hawk-cargo-drone-unveiled/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978374879738011686) 2025-10-15T08:18Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "British F-35B jets 'defended' HMS Prince of Wales against a dozen Indian Air Force aircraft including eight Su-30MKI Flankers four Jaguars and an Il-78 Mainstay airborne early warning platform. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-indian-jets-in-dogfight-over-british-carrier/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-indian-jets-in-dogfight-over-british-carrier/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978474327482708379) 2025-10-15T14:53Z 130.7K followers, 13.5K engagements "Multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were observed flying north of Los Roques Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon as tensions between Washington and Caracas continued to build. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-b-52-bombers-in-the-air-near-venezuela/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-b-52-bombers-in-the-air-near-venezuela/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978490693099106690) 2025-10-15T15:58Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "💥 Royal Marines from [--] Commando backed by Viking vehicles and RAF Typhoons stormed enemy-held buildings during #ExTarasiss the largest Joint Expeditionary Force drills ever held across Northern Europe" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978496681126588891) 2025-10-15T16:22Z 130.6K followers, 12.5K engagements "The UK has launched a tender for Atlantic Net the first phase of Project CABOT which will deliver uncrewed surveillance for the Royal Navy through a contractor-operated model. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-starts-work-on-atlantic-surveillance-drone-network/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-starts-work-on-atlantic-surveillance-drone-network/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978537792746434618) 2025-10-15T19:05Z 130.6K followers, 13.9K engagements "The worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been conducting night flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group [--] according to the U.S. Navy. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/worlds-largest-warship-launches-jets-in-the-mediterranean/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/worlds-largest-warship-launches-jets-in-the-mediterranean/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978885912378347878) 2025-10-16T18:09Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the companys new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-systems-tests-extended-range-scorpio-xr-artillery-round/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-systems-tests-extended-range-scorpio-xr-artillery-round/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978887942631207034) 2025-10-16T18:17Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sale-of-c-130j-aircraft-from-britain-to-turkey-confirmed/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sale-of-c-130j-aircraft-from-britain-to-turkey-confirmed/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1978911482491420719) 2025-10-16T19:50Z 130.7K followers, 12.6K engagements "The Royal Navys transformation into a mixed fleet of crewed and uncrewed warships is gathering pace. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-in-early-progress-on-drone-warship-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-in-early-progress-on-drone-warship-fleet/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979200432070173132) 2025-10-17T14:58Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Royal Navy has demonstrated new autonomous and uncrewed technologies designed to enhance its digital and information warfare capabilities according to the service. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-uncrewed-tech-in-information-warfare-trials/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-uncrewed-tech-in-information-warfare-trials/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979202852175118615) 2025-10-17T15:08Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that construction is underway on key elements of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-sub-facilities-under-major-devonport-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-sub-facilities-under-major-devonport-upgrade/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979203911274684659) 2025-10-17T15:12Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Trainee submariners at HM Naval Base Clyde have been given their first look at the Royal Navys new single living accommodation. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-unveils-new-166m-accommodation-for-submariners/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-unveils-new-166m-accommodation-for-submariners/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979430560473682229) 2025-10-18T06:13Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Navy is carefully managing the transition from its ageing Type [--] Duke-class frigates to the new generation of Type [--] and Type [--] warships. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63122 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63122" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979442812295745798) 2025-10-18T07:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "@NBourhill @RutherglenCLP Thank you for understanding many people choose to block when corrected but good on you appreciate the honesty" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979489855173464128) 2025-10-18T10:08Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements "L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly pursue Israels Light-Attack Aircraft program using L3Harris Sky Warden platform the company stated. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63091 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63091" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979510651841065136) 2025-10-18T11:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that dismantling work on the decommissioned Royal Navy submarine HMS Swiftsure is continuing to make progress at Rosyth with nearly [---] tonnes of conventional waste now removed and recycled. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/progress-continues-in-hms-swiftsure-dismantling/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/progress-continues-in-hms-swiftsure-dismantling/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979530112291721380) 2025-10-18T12:48Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Scottish Government has signalled its support for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoos international ambitions recognising the events cultural and economic value to Scotland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-government-backs-edinburgh-tattoo-expansion-plans/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-government-backs-edinburgh-tattoo-expansion-plans/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979531312110215336) 2025-10-18T12:53Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Lockheed Martins Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile has advanced to Phase [--] of the U.S. Armys Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63093 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63093" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979548312777667044) 2025-10-18T14:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support capability in non-contested environments. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-considers-commercial-ships-to-augment-fleet-solid-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-considers-commercial-ships-to-augment-fleet-solid-support/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1979934037830521140) 2025-10-19T15:33Z 130.6K followers, 12.8K engagements "Marshall Aerospace has secured a multi-year contract from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence to support Trkiyes fleet of [--] C-130J Super Hercules aircraft acquired from the United Kingdom. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/marshall-to-support-turkeys-newly-acquired-c-130j-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/marshall-to-support-turkeys-newly-acquired-c-130j-fleet/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980204433179861392) 2025-10-20T09:28Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "The Royal Air Force is making steady progress toward its goal of expanding its reserve strength by [--] percent according to the Ministry of Defence. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-aiming-for-50-percent-growth-in-reserve-force-capacity/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-aiming-for-50-percent-growth-in-reserve-force-capacity/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980212694876610689) 2025-10-20T10:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Royal Navy's new Type [--] frigates will form the core of Atlantic Bastion the United Kingdoms emerging anti-submarine warfare framework in the North Atlantic. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26-frigates-and-ai-to-anchor-british-anti-sub-network/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26-frigates-and-ai-to-anchor-british-anti-sub-network/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980226063318782106) 2025-10-20T10:54Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme has entered its development phase and is moving toward Full Business Case approval in [----] according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uks-next-gen-ship-busting-missile-moves-to-2026-approval/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uks-next-gen-ship-busting-missile-moves-to-2026-approval/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980244838348984506) 2025-10-20T12:08Z 130.7K followers, 10.1K engagements "The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is reviewing options for replacing its Batch [--] Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) which are due to retire in [----]. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-assessing-options-to-replace-patrol-vessels/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-assessing-options-to-replace-patrol-vessels/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980246264169062471) 2025-10-20T12:14Z 130.7K followers, 27.4K engagements "🔥 In the skies over the Med a Royal Navy Wildcat fired Martlet missiles during Exercise Wildfire striking fast uncrewed targets alongside French forces. 🎥 Lt Cdr Edwards explains why it mattered" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980252221670355063) 2025-10-20T12:38Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "HMS Daring the first of the Royal Navys Type [--] destroyers is preparing to return to sea after an extended period of refit and regeneration. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-daring-regenerating-ahead-of-return-to-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-daring-regenerating-ahead-of-return-to-fleet/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980254656300265941) 2025-10-20T12:47Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ministers have confirmed that recruitment challenges and shortages of skilled personnel are affecting a significant proportion of the British Armys programme portfolio. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-recruitment-skills-shortages-affecting-major-projects/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-recruitment-skills-shortages-affecting-major-projects/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980515637576319141) 2025-10-21T06:04Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has set out detailed procedures for how service personnel are discharged including those leaving on medical grounds. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-details-medical-discharge-safeguarding-procedures/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-details-medical-discharge-safeguarding-procedures/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980713287281938467) 2025-10-21T19:10Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements "Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980919988417437840) 2025-10-22T08:51Z 130.7K followers, 18.7K engagements "These remarks werent drawn from a press release but from statements made in the House of Commons which form part of the public record. Reporting on what ministers or officials say in Parliament is a core function of news journalism especially in defence where many policy decisions are first revealed through formal proceedings rather than press briefings. The purpose of such coverage is to present verified information accurately and in context not to editorialise. Analysis and opinion pieces have their place but they serve a different purpose. Straight reporting establishes what was said and" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1980955208130654607) 2025-10-22T11:11Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements "Two NATO warships have arrived in Dublin for a three-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation with Ireland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warships-dock-in-dublin-for-visit/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warships-dock-in-dublin-for-visit/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1981368507565486287) 2025-10-23T14:33Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "A striking intervention by Rear Admiral Chris Parry reported in The Irish Times has reignited debate over Irelands neutrality and its place in European security. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63286 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63286" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1981571635069989159) 2025-10-24T04:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement that clears the way for Kyiv to purchase between [---] and [---] Saab Gripen multirole fighter aircraft. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63305 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63305" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1981624630646305122) 2025-10-24T07:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The shortage has been linked to cuts in college training budgets and the Scottish Governments decision not to fund a new welding centre. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63312 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63312" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1981715124818731516) 2025-10-24T13:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Yesterday @geoallison was onboard the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group [--] in London speaking with senior officers about NATOs Baltic Sentry mission and the challenges of protecting the undersea infrastructure the Alliance depends on" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982014476808294614) 2025-10-25T09:20Z 130.8K followers, 17.3K engagements "Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its [---] million investment across four British shipyards with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme the company stated. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63330 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63330" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982100407456301154) 2025-10-25T15:02Z 130.7K followers, 11.9K engagements "The Royal Navys HMS Daggerhas shadowed a Spanish Navy vessel SPS Isla de Len as it departed British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-vessel-escorts-spanish-vessel-from-gibraltar/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-vessel-escorts-spanish-vessel-from-gibraltar/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982106061470355590) 2025-10-25T15:24Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to London on Friday to take part in a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rutte-joins-leaders-in-london-to-discuss-ukraine-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rutte-joins-leaders-in-london-to-discuss-ukraine-support/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982379557832257987) 2025-10-26T09:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "@MhairiHunter @watchingferries @grok does this post misrepresent the frigate deal between the UK and Norway if so how" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982388428541927736) 2025-10-26T10:06Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements "The UK is expanding defence industrial collaboration with NATO allies across several armoured vehicle programmes according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-deepens-nato-ties-on-next-gen-armoured-vehicles/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-deepens-nato-ties-on-next-gen-armoured-vehicles/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982429383638818841) 2025-10-26T12:49Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to travel to Ankara next week to finalise a multibillion-pound Eurofighter Typhoon deal. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-set-to-sign-deal-to-sell-typhoon-jets-to-turkey/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-set-to-sign-deal-to-sell-typhoon-jets-to-turkey/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982466681013244051) 2025-10-26T15:17Z 130.7K followers, 16.9K engagements "US Army troops conducted live-fire artillery exercises near the Suwaki Gap a strategically important region between Poland and Lithuania that connects NATOs Baltic members to the rest of the alliance. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-artillery-opens-fire-near-suwalki-gap/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-artillery-opens-fire-near-suwalki-gap/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982486722286911980) 2025-10-26T16:37Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has arrived in Akureyri Iceland receiving what the crew described as a warm reception in a beautiful cold Akureyri according to an update from the ships official account. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63386 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63386" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982492923506704882) 2025-10-26T17:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982548191124791463) 2025-10-26T20:41Z 130.7K followers, 10.9K engagements "Boeing has appointed former UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement Sir Jeremy Quin as president of Boeing UK & Ireland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63389 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63389" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982689163053772897) 2025-10-27T06:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS Nimitz crashed in separate incidents within an hour in the South China Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/carrier-loses-two-aircraft-in-south-china-sea-within-an-hour/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/carrier-loses-two-aircraft-in-south-china-sea-within-an-hour/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982695563742048703) 2025-10-27T06:27Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ordered plus five more" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982701428696322104) 2025-10-27T06:50Z 130.7K followers, 13K engagements "The US Air Force has begun one of its largest recurring air-to-air combat exercises Checkered Flag 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-seeks-to-sharpen-air-dominance-through-major-drill/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-seeks-to-sharpen-air-dominance-through-major-drill/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982704722143330578) 2025-10-27T07:03Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "@huckfield @melanie_ward @grok is this tweet being facetious and does Russia routinely conduct grey zone operations against the UK If so does this tweet misrepresent the situation" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982721656155144477) 2025-10-27T08:10Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements "In Poland Norway has opened Camp Jomsborg a new hub training Ukrainian troops under Operation Legio backed by nearly [---] million and joined by seven NATO Allies. Norwegian instructors are teaching close-quarters and leadership skills for the front line" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982762873110851806) 2025-10-27T10:54Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The United States has approved a potential sale of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Germany in a deal valued at around [--] billion according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63401 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63401" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982764828549628068) 2025-10-27T11:02Z 130.7K followers, 45.6K engagements "Saabs UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63429 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63429" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982772063862489131) 2025-10-27T11:31Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Royal Air Force specialists have taken part in NATOs main air-focused counter-chemical biological radiological and nuclear (C-CBRN) exercise in Norway. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63411 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63411" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982787153609314597) 2025-10-27T12:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $2.26 billion to deliver a fleet of modified Bombardier Global [----] aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63406 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63406" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982809982148980743) 2025-10-27T14:01Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements "Lockheed Martin has received a $233 million contract to deliver its IRST21 Block II infrared search and track systems to the US Navy and Air National Guard according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63409 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63409" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982840043983995020) 2025-10-27T16:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a deal worth up to [--] billion for [--] Typhoon fighter jets securing around [-----] British jobs and the largest UK fighter export in nearly two decades. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/turkey-signs-8bn-deal-for-british-typhoon-jets/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/turkey-signs-8bn-deal-for-british-typhoon-jets/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982843713274466800) 2025-10-27T16:15Z 130.8K followers, 25K engagements "General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been awarded a contract worth about [--] billion to supply the Bundeswehr with its next-generation reconnaissance vehicle known as Luchs [--]. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63414 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63414" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1982855389684081026) 2025-10-27T17:02Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "@manoskol Yes" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983053369758343314) 2025-10-28T06:09Z 133.2K followers, [---] engagements "The United Kingdom will begin producing advanced air defence interceptor drones for Ukraine within weeks. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-start-building-octopus-interceptor-drones-for-ukraine/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-start-building-octopus-interceptor-drones-for-ukraine/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983060162601480529) 2025-10-28T06:36Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "@grok @AnnChristie92 @DO35559994 @paddyb53 That's a great answer for Ann :)" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983063747368268073) 2025-10-28T06:50Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements "The government has stated that there are currently no plans to use Gibraltar for the dry docking of Royal Navy nuclear submarines. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-no-plans-to-dry-dock-nuke-subs-in-gibraltar/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-no-plans-to-dry-dock-nuke-subs-in-gibraltar/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983069666806247717) 2025-10-28T07:13Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "HMS Prince of Wales has transited north through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and entered the Red Sea (w/t @TBrit90). Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-strike-group-enters-red-sea/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-strike-group-enters-red-sea/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983075511468191841) 2025-10-28T07:37Z 130.7K followers, 10.3K engagements "Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said the contract with Norway for Type [--] Firgates represents "a huge vote of confidence in Scotlands shipbuilding capability." Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63450 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63450" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983127096193904657) 2025-10-28T11:01Z 130.8K followers, 14.6K engagements "The government has said it is monitoring alleged Iranian activity in the Western Sahara but has not seen evidence of direct Iranian support for the Polisario Front. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63453 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63453" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983134422397301140) 2025-10-28T11:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "@grok @AnnChristie92 @DO35559994 @paddyb53 @grok why are they offering views on the dangers of nuclear warheads despite having no understanding of how they work Surely offering opinion in that way is why some of their remarks on the dangers aren't accurate" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983142924532568510) 2025-10-28T12:04Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has begun implementing major procurement and acquisition reforms outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63448 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63448" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983157280909496617) 2025-10-28T13:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "American M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division have carried out live-fire accuracy testing at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria as part of ongoing NATO training operations. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-tanks-open-fire-in-large-numbers-in-bulgaria/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-tanks-open-fire-in-large-numbers-in-bulgaria/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983253830092333321) 2025-10-28T19:25Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers flew near Venezuela in what officials described as a bomber attack demonstration marking the third such mission this month. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-american-bombers-conduct-practice-strikes-on-venezuela/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-american-bombers-conduct-practice-strikes-on-venezuela/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983256029430198335) 2025-10-28T19:34Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and allied fighter jets conducted a joint formation flight over Riga Latvia in a demonstration of NATO readiness and solidarity. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-bombers-fly-low-over-riga-in-message-to-russia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-bombers-fly-low-over-riga-in-message-to-russia/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983257859790921840) 2025-10-28T19:41Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements "French troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) shot down an Israeli surveillance drone on Sunday near the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-un-peacekeepers-come-under-israeli-fire/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-un-peacekeepers-come-under-israeli-fire/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983308528954536303) 2025-10-28T23:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Unite the UKs largest defence and manufacturing union has welcomed Trkiyes agreement to purchase [--] Typhoon fighter jets but warned that the Royal Air Force must place its own new orders. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/union-urges-raf-to-buy-new-typhoons-after-turkish-deal/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/union-urges-raf-to-buy-new-typhoons-after-turkish-deal/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983475112138493959) 2025-10-29T10:04Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the defence of NATO territory with plans in place to counter drone incursions and protect allied airspace according to Defence Minister Al Carns. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-will-defend-every-inch-of-nato-territory-says-carns/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-will-defend-every-inch-of-nato-territory-says-carns/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983479959722057752) 2025-10-29T10:24Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983486920429650368) 2025-10-29T10:51Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The United Kingdom is working closely with NATO and European allies to strengthen protection for its military and communication satellites according to Defence Minister Al Carns. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63482 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63482" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983504567221293143) 2025-10-29T12:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Lockheed Martins Skunk Works division and NASA have conducted the first flight of the X-59 an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce the deafening boom associated with breaking the sound barrier. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63493 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63493" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983519724001436089) 2025-10-29T13:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Conservative MPs have called on the government to commit to new Typhoon fighter orders for the Royal Air Force warning that Britain risks undermining its credibility as a leading manufacturer and exporter of military aircraft. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mps-press-government-to-order-new-typhoon-jets-for-britain/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mps-press-government-to-order-new-typhoon-jets-for-britain/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983778628102979655) 2025-10-30T06:10Z 130.8K followers, 11.6K engagements "Romanian sailors have completed intensive training with the Royal Navy and are now preparing to contribute to Black Sea security operations. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/romanian-minehunter-crew-complete-royal-navy-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/romanian-minehunter-crew-complete-royal-navy-training/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983782620233122048) 2025-10-30T06:26Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Giving evidence to the Defence Committee senior representatives from BAE Systems Rolls-Royce and Babcock described the first phase of AUKUS as both promising and complex. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63503 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63503" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983791331668299778) 2025-10-30T07:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will spend [----] billion to deliver the new European Common Radar System Mk2 for the Royal Air Forces Typhoon fleet. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63041 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63041" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983813973242740855) 2025-10-30T08:31Z 130.8K followers, 10.8K engagements "NATO personnel stationed in southern Estonia have shot down an unidentified drone near Camp Reedo a military base hosting US forces less than [--] miles from the Russian border. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-downs-unidentified-drone-over-estonia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-downs-unidentified-drone-over-estonia/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983866181841748317) 2025-10-30T11:58Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "During a Defence Committee hearing Fred Thomas MP (@FredThomasUK) highlighted that Beijing launched "four submarines last year" and could build "as many as [--] boats over the next decade". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/industry-warn-uk-lags-chinas-pace-in-submarine-building/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/industry-warn-uk-lags-chinas-pace-in-submarine-building/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1983868279887216643) 2025-10-30T12:07Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Saabs UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences-in-major-exercise/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences-in-major-exercise/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984153905740095587) 2025-10-31T07:02Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements "Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotlands defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcocks Rosyth dockyard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-independence-would-put-scottish-shipyards-at-risk/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-independence-would-put-scottish-shipyards-at-risk/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984253021233029624) 2025-10-31T13:36Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotlands defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcocks Rosyth dockyard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-snp-hostility-damaging-scotlands-defence-sector/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-snp-hostility-damaging-scotlands-defence-sector/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984257830992351382) 2025-10-31T13:55Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984512961579278652) 2025-11-01T06:48Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia the organisation stated. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63572 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63572" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984576575602299296) 2025-11-01T11:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britains role as one of Kyivs closest allies. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63568 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63568" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984591959856435261) 2025-11-01T12:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Anduril has begun flight testing of its YFQ-44A prototype for the U.S. Air Forces Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-american-fighter-drone-begins-flight-testing/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-american-fighter-drone-begins-flight-testing/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984601655526985879) 2025-11-01T12:41Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "A new multinational headquarters for special operations forces in Central Europe has reached full operational capability. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63574 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63574" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984614281204154628) 2025-11-01T13:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "Jeremy Pocklington has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence following approval by the Prime Minister. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63559 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63559" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984637032916730336) 2025-11-01T15:01Z 130.7K followers, 15.8K engagements "Britain and Qatar have signed a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and improving interoperability between their armed forces. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63560 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63560" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984712416895050101) 2025-11-01T20:01Z 130.8K followers, 11.3K engagements "The Carrier Strike Group of HMS Prince of Wales has entered the Mediterranean following a five-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific marking the homeward phase of Operation Highmast one of the Royal Navys most extensive missions in recent years. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-carrier-strike-group-enters-mediterranean/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-carrier-strike-group-enters-mediterranean/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984737849132904456) 2025-11-01T21:42Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "A spokesperson for LNER urged passengers not to travel warning of major disruption across the route. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-in-cambridgeshire/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-in-cambridgeshire/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984743936045273408) 2025-11-01T22:06Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "The 500m plan includes an option for full production to refurbish existing Sting Ray Mod [--] lightweight torpedoes to the new Mod [--] configuration. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/plans-to-upgrade-deadly-torpedo-move-forward/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/plans-to-upgrade-deadly-torpedo-move-forward/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1984977119642853834) 2025-11-02T13:33Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements "Boeing has begun the Increment [--] Block [--] modification programme for the Royal Australian Air Forces P-8A Poseidon fleet and Australia has taken delivery of its 13th aircraft according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raaf-upgrades-poseidon-fleet-with-new-sensors-and-systems/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raaf-upgrades-poseidon-fleet-with-new-sensors-and-systems/" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1985002990726447287) 2025-11-02T15:16Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements "🎥 GoPro footage from the cockpit shows RAF Typhoons from IX(B) Squadron supporting Exercise Hillstream in Norways High North working with Royal Marines and the Maritime Task Group to test NATOs rapid response across sea and air. #TARASSIS #JEF #RAF" [X Link](https://x.com/UKDefJournal/status/1985007422021472716) 2025-11-02T15:33Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"This is genuinely a very poorly researched 'bit'. Coronavirus: How the Arms Trade is Making You Sick @andrewfeinstein https://t.co/F5SWPlvwdU Coronavirus: How the Arms Trade is Making You Sick @andrewfeinstein https://t.co/F5SWPlvwdU"
X Link 2020-04-11T05:13Z 133K followers, [--] engagements
"Mark Francois tells Sir Nick Carter chief of the Defence Staff "Cummings is going to come down there and sort you out his own way and you wont like it" however this appears unlikely as we understand that General Sir Nick Carter is not based in Durham or in Barnard Castle"
X Link 2020-07-07T19:49Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements
"In addition to thousands of NLAW anti-tank missiles Britain is planning to send Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and an additional "small consignment" of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine as Russian forces close in on Kyiv. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-anti-aircraft-and-javelin-missiles-to-ukraine/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sending-anti-aircraft-and-javelin-missiles-to-ukraine/"
X Link 2022-03-09T17:45Z 133.2K followers, [---] engagements
"So far just under 2.5bn has been spent on the Type [--] Frigate since [----] with just under 530mn being spent on the Type [--] over the same period. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=41651 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=41651"
X Link 2022-09-18T08:01Z 131.4K followers, [--] engagements
"What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the British military today Share your thoughts and ideas below #BritishMilitaryChallenges"
X Link 2023-01-15T09:08Z 133K followers, 283.6K engagements
"McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited a Scottish company has been awarded a contract to construct a new facility to accommodate the UK E-7 Wedgetail fleet at RAF Lossiemouth. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-lossiemouth-in-83mn-facilities-investment/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-lossiemouth-in-83mn-facilities-investment/"
X Link 2023-03-15T11:10Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The UK government has awarded contracts worth [--] billion to major firms including BAE Systems Rolls-Royce and Babcock. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-aukus-nuclear-submarine-gets-4bn-boost/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-aukus-nuclear-submarine-gets-4bn-boost/"
X Link 2023-10-03T09:09Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=46979 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=46979"
X Link 2023-11-28T17:11Z 131.7K followers, 10.1K engagements
"Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/"
X Link 2023-12-06T00:45Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock awarded 121million future submarine contract - Two contracts worth collectively over [---] million have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the Dreadnought class. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-awarded-121million-future-submarine-contract/"
X Link 2024-01-07T21:03Z 131.7K followers, 16.4K engagements
"Why Britain needs a largernavy - William FreerandJames Rogersmake the case for a largernavy. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/"
X Link 2024-01-27T08:47Z 132.5K followers, 27K engagements
"UK appears to recommit to full order of [---] F-35Bs - Despite previously dropping the target of "138 aircraft through the life of the programme" the UK appears to have reconfirmed that plan. @geoallison for @UKDefJournal https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-appears-to-recommit-to-full-order-of-138-f-35bs/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-appears-to-recommit-to-full-order-of-138-f-35bs/"
X Link 2024-02-06T16:41Z 132.4K followers, 50.9K engagements
"Royal Navy ship helps Pitcairn islanders - HMS Tamar conducted sovereignty patrols in the remote island chains waters the fourth largest Marine Protected Area in the world covering an area the size of Scandinavia in the Pacific. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=48138 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=48138"
X Link 2024-02-10T11:12Z 132.5K followers, [----] engagements
"HMS Diamond to return to Red Sea to down Houthi drones - HMS Diamond is heading back to the Red Sea to help guard international shipping from attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and their attack drones. Click the image to read more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-diamond-to-return-to-red-sea-to-down-houthi-drones/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-diamond-to-return-to-red-sea-to-down-houthi-drones/"
X Link 2024-03-05T17:04Z 130.7K followers, 10.3K engagements
"@docmartincohen Protecting merchant vessels and sea farers most unconnected with Israel is supporting a war against Children How so"
X Link 2024-03-05T20:18Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Drone footage shows Type [--] Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde. HMS Cardiff left the shipyard at Govan today before passing Scotstoun where first-in-class HMS Glasgow is being fitted out"
X Link 2024-08-30T13:31Z 133.2K followers, 42.3K engagements
"Drone shows two Type [--] Frigates together for first time - Drone footage shows Type [--] Frigates HMS Cardiff and HMS Glasgow on the River Clyde together well sort of. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drone-shows-two-type-26-frigates-together-for-first-time/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/drone-shows-two-type-26-frigates-together-for-first-time/"
X Link 2024-08-30T13:34Z 133.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Main gun fitted on new British frigate - HMS Glasgow currently undergoing fitting out at the BAE Systems facility in Scotstoun on the River Clyde appears to have started the process of having her main gun fitted. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/main-gun-fitted-on-new-british-frigate/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/main-gun-fitted-on-new-british-frigate/"
X Link 2024-08-30T14:03Z 133.2K followers, 42K engagements
"British firm aiming to support Polish submarine project - Babcock International Group has announced its readiness to contribute to Poland's emerging ORKA submarine programme which is gaining momentum. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-firm-aiming-to-support-polish-submarine-project/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-firm-aiming-to-support-polish-submarine-project/"
X Link 2024-09-03T10:50Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"NATO conducts air support training amid Russian threat - NATO allies are intensifying their preparations for potential conflict through the multinational exercise Ample Strike [----] (AMSE24) running from [--] to [--] September. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=52590 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=52590"
X Link 2024-09-04T16:04Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock cites nuclear subs frigates in financial outlook - Babcock International Group has delivered a steady trading update for the first five months of its financial year confirming that performance is in line with expectations. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-cites-nuclear-subs-frigates-in-financial-outlook/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-cites-nuclear-subs-frigates-in-financial-outlook/"
X Link 2024-09-21T15:29Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Julia Lopez Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster pressed the government on reports that NATO has concerns over potential British vulnerability to missile attacks. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=55821 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=55821"
X Link 2025-01-08T07:01Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The @CommonsDefence Committee chaired by @TanDhesi has released a report on the Global Combat Air Programme acknowledging its potential while stressing the importance of meeting its ambitious in-service target date of [----]. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/report-highlights-challenges-for-new-british-stealth-jet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/report-highlights-challenges-for-new-british-stealth-jet/"
X Link 2025-01-14T08:59Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Serco has been named the prime contractor for the Ministry of Defences new Armed Forces Recruitment Service replacing Capita in a landmark deal worth up to [---] billion over ten years. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/serco-awarded-forces-recruitment-contract-in-blow-to-capita/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/serco-awarded-forces-recruitment-contract-in-blow-to-capita/"
X Link 2025-02-07T10:06Z 124.8K followers, 58.5K engagements
"The protection of undersea cables is rapidly becoming a top security priority for NATO and European countries is Ireland doing enough https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/irelands-undersea-cables-are-at-risk/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/irelands-undersea-cables-are-at-risk/"
X Link 2025-02-09T07:55Z 124.8K followers, 26.1K engagements
"The build of the Type [--] Destroyer will secure work until at least the mid-2040s depending on the number of platforms built. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-destroyers-set-to-provide-shipbuilding-work-to-mid-2040s/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-destroyers-set-to-provide-shipbuilding-work-to-mid-2040s/"
X Link 2025-02-11T18:09Z 124.7K followers, 11.7K engagements
"It's a common myth that the United States has control over the UK's Trident missile system that is not the case. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-america-doesnt-control-britains-nuclear-weapons/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-america-doesnt-control-britains-nuclear-weapons/"
X Link 2025-02-12T11:48Z 124.8K followers, 13K engagements
"Scottish shipyards continue to play a vital role in fulfilling Royal Navy procurement contracts with substantial Ministry of Defence (MoD) investment supporting the sector according to Ian Murray Secretary of State for Scotland. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-yards-key-to-future-navy-contracts-says-minister/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-yards-key-to-future-navy-contracts-says-minister/"
X Link 2025-02-13T19:24Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton told @TomSwarbrick1 on @LBC that it is "probable that Trump will withdraw the United States from NATO". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/trump-may-withdraw-us-from-nato-bolton-warns/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/trump-may-withdraw-us-from-nato-bolton-warns/"
X Link 2025-02-14T07:08Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A Russian drone has struck the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-drone-strikes-chernobyl-fire-extinguished/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-drone-strikes-chernobyl-fire-extinguished/"
X Link 2025-02-14T09:30Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The extension follows approval by the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence and commissions further development tasks by Airbus Defence and Space. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hensoldt-extends-eurofighter-radar-contract-by-e350m/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hensoldt-extends-eurofighter-radar-contract-by-e350m/"
X Link 2025-02-14T09:35Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@mwgbanks1 Hi Matthew do you have evidence this is a 'false flag' Keen to review it if you believe Ukraine is responsible for this"
X Link 2025-02-14T09:51Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@mwgbanks1 Apologies I was asking if you had evidence of your claim the drone attack was a false flag sorry for not being clear"
X Link 2025-02-14T12:01Z 124.8K followers, [---] engagements
"Exterior damage of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) viewed from a ships rigid-hull inflatable boat following the collision with merchant vessel Besiktas-M in the vicinity of Port Said Egypt"
X Link 2025-02-14T14:27Z 124.9K followers, 45.4K engagements
"The UK Defence Journal will be covering major air exercise first-hand for the first time from inside a Royal Air Force station at the end of this month just as soon as @geoallison gets back in the country. Stay tuned"
X Link 2025-02-14T22:29Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Air Force Sergeant Benstead has been praised for his quick actions in saving a Canadian tourist who fell into a ravine in Zion National Park Utah. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hero-raf-sergeant-in-utah-canyon-rescue/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hero-raf-sergeant-in-utah-canyon-rescue/"
X Link 2025-02-16T17:08Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The project has faced additional challenges beyond those initially reported particularly involving coordination with international partners. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/challenges-face-development-of-new-british-cruise-missile/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/challenges-face-development-of-new-british-cruise-missile/"
X Link 2025-02-17T11:21Z 124.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A key goal of Project Wayfind is improving drone operation within environments where GPS is degraded and/or denied. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56921 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56921"
X Link 2025-02-18T09:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Starmer declared that "peace comes through strength" and cautioned that "weakness leads to war". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56923 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56923"
X Link 2025-02-18T10:02Z 124.9K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Speaking this morning at the @instituteforgov Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP discussed a sweeping reform agenda aimed at transforming defence declaring emphatically that "we must rearm Britain". https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-must-be-rearmed-declares-defence-secretary/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-must-be-rearmed-declares-defence-secretary/"
X Link 2025-02-18T10:15Z 125K followers, 36.4K engagements
"Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers touched in England to participate in a series of joint exercises and training flights across Europe. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56938 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=56938"
X Link 2025-02-18T12:02Z 124.9K followers, [----] engagements
"@RobWhit28130167 Really This seems a rare departure in language to something more assertive"
X Link 2025-02-18T12:43Z 124.9K followers, [---] engagements
"@mwgbanks1 Indeed Matthew @geoallison was there but it's not our place to report remarks made in response to questions from others as that's bad form in journalism"
X Link 2025-02-18T12:44Z 124.8K followers, [--] engagements
"Britain is planning to patrol the Atlantic using a fleet built around the new Type [--] Sloop a drone vessel and the Type [--] a drone submarine. This they hope will free up crewed warships for other missions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-planning-fleet-of-drone-vessels-to-patrol-atlantic/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-planning-fleet-of-drone-vessels-to-patrol-atlantic/"
X Link 2025-02-18T14:32Z 124.9K followers, 11.5K engagements
"A Merlin Mk4 from @845NAS drops off troops from [--] Commando (@Commando_Ops) during a troop insertion exercise in Norway. The UK is one of only a small number of nations capable of operating in this demanding environment. Photographer POPhot Lee Blease Crown copyright 2025"
X Link 2025-02-19T14:17Z 125.1K followers, 14K engagements
"U.S. President Donald Trump has inexplicably launched an attack on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling him a "dictator""
X Link 2025-02-19T17:57Z 124.9K followers, 17.7K engagements
"@markcotter1964 Oh do shut up Mark"
X Link 2025-02-19T22:12Z 124.9K followers, [--] engagements
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly expressed gratitude to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-should-fortify-europe-against-russia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-should-fortify-europe-against-russia/"
X Link 2025-02-20T19:54Z 125K followers, [----] engagements
"The British Army has taken delivery of three more Apache AH-64E attack helicopters bringing its fleet closer to full operational capability. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-takes-delivery-of-more-new-attack-helicopters/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-takes-delivery-of-more-new-attack-helicopters/"
X Link 2025-02-21T08:05Z 125K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock International Group has been awarded a second contract by NATOs Joint Warfare Centre to provide expert advice on wargaming activities. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=57011 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=57011"
X Link 2025-02-21T16:02Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements
"NATO fighter jets intercepted two Russian military aircraft that failed to comply with international air traffic regulations posing a security concern according to NATO Air Command. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-military-aircraft-intercepted-by-nato-jets/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/russian-military-aircraft-intercepted-by-nato-jets/"
X Link 2025-02-23T18:54Z 125K followers, [----] engagements
"HMS Prince of Wales has put to sea for pre-deployment training ahead of a British Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Pacific later this year. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-goes-to-sea/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-goes-to-sea/"
X Link 2025-02-24T15:48Z 125.1K followers, 12.2K engagements
"Cobra Warrior involves in large-scale scenarios that test every aspect of air combat from traditional air-to-air engagements to full-spectrum electronic warfare. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-air-combat-exercise-kicks-off-in-uk-skies/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/huge-air-combat-exercise-kicks-off-in-uk-skies/"
X Link 2025-02-25T18:38Z 125.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a [---] million contract to Oceaneering International Services Limited to provide operational training for pilots of the SALMO Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) fleet. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-awards-1-2m-contract-for-salmo-rov-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-awards-1-2m-contract-for-salmo-rov-training/"
X Link 2025-03-12T15:24Z 133.3K followers, [----] engagements
"The UKs next-generation main battle tank Challenger [--] will rival or exceed adversary platforms such as Russias T-14 Armata. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-battle-tank-to-outclass-russian-equivalent/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-british-battle-tank-to-outclass-russian-equivalent/"
X Link 2025-04-02T15:55Z 132.6K followers, 212.3K engagements
"A shipment of British Army vehicles and equipment has returned to the UK via Immingham Port following NATOs Exercise Steadfast Dart marking the first operational use of a new strategic agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Associated British https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-tests-new-military-port-agreement-at-immingham/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-tests-new-military-port-agreement-at-immingham/"
X Link 2025-04-07T13:47Z 133.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The Kremlin stated that [---] trillion rubles (around [--] billion) have been earmarked for warship construction over the next decade. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/putin-announces-73bn-naval-build-up-to-boost-russias-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/putin-announces-73bn-naval-build-up-to-boost-russias-fleet/"
X Link 2025-04-16T13:29Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock International has reported a robust financial performance for the year ending [--] March [----] with strong gains in revenue operating profit and free cash flow across all divisions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=58802 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=58802"
X Link 2025-04-23T13:02Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements
"QinetiQ secures 1.54bn MOD deal to modernise test & evaluation supporting [----] jobs and boosting UK defence readiness. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-lands-1-54bn-mod-deal-posts-strong-orders/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/qinetiq-lands-1-54bn-mod-deal-posts-strong-orders/"
X Link 2025-05-22T06:37Z 131.2K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has issued an early pipeline notice for a major procurement under Project HERA a wide-ranging programme expected to overhaul airfield services and technical support across [--] UK military sites. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=59826 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=59826"
X Link 2025-05-26T17:02Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@JimmyJungas @ScotNational @SlyFecker Apologies again which aircraft are you claiming were there"
X Link 2025-06-08T22:50Z 130.9K followers, [--] engagements
"The UK Government has now confirmed the aim to buy F-35A jets as part of "a shift to a new mix of F35Bs and F35As to support NATOs nuclear sharing mission. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-aim-to-buy-f-35a-for-nato-nuclear-strike-role/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-confirms-aim-to-buy-f-35a-for-nato-nuclear-strike-role/"
X Link 2025-06-09T11:17Z 131.1K followers, 75.5K engagements
"BAE Systems' huge new Janet Harvey Hall is a turning point for Clyde shipbuilding. Two warships can now be built side by side. With [---] workers per shift and 100-tonne cranes under cover large-scale naval construction is truly back on the Clyde"
X Link 2025-06-26T10:08Z 131.1K followers, 28.2K engagements
"French paratroopers from 11e BP jumped onto Weston-on-the-Green with British kit after training at RAF Brize Norton. The joint exercise is part of the UKFrance Airborne Combined Joint Expeditionary Force enhancing rapid deployment capability"
X Link 2025-07-24T20:44Z 131.3K followers, 11.8K engagements
"Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles from the Iveco Group in a deal valued at [---] billion. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-to-acquire-iveco-defence-in-e1-7bn-deal/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-to-acquire-iveco-defence-in-e1-7bn-deal/"
X Link 2025-07-31T10:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"MBDA has delivered the first batch of ASTER air defence missiles under a fast-tracked production initiative led by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR). https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mbda-aiming-to-quadruple-aster-missile-output/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mbda-aiming-to-quadruple-aster-missile-output/"
X Link 2025-08-07T12:45Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"In July [----] a Russian missile strike destroyed most of Kyivs Okhmatdyt Childrens Hospital. One year later Modi calls Putin my friend and invites him to India. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/india-embraces-putin-despite-ukraine-kids-hospital-attacks/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/india-embraces-putin-despite-ukraine-kids-hospital-attacks/"
X Link 2025-08-08T20:23Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements
"HMS Defenders refit boosts her short-range air defence capacity by around 50%. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-seen-with-massive-missile-firepower-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-warship-seen-with-massive-missile-firepower-upgrade/"
X Link 2025-08-22T07:31Z 130.7K followers, 13.4K engagements
"The U.S. State Department has approved a sale to the United Kingdom covering sustainment support for the Royal Air Forces fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with an estimated total value of $861 million. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-purchase-861m-c-17-sustainment-package-from-u-s/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-purchase-861m-c-17-sustainment-package-from-u-s/"
X Link 2025-08-27T09:22Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Europes largest munitions plant has opened in Unterl Germany. Run by Rheinmetall the 30000m site is set to produce [------] artillery shells a year by [----] a major boost to NATOs industrial firepower"
X Link 2025-09-03T09:57Z 131.3K followers, 89.2K engagements
"Babcock International used the opening day of #DSEI2025 to launch the maritime variant of its Babcock Immersive Training Experience (BITE) a deployable simulator designed to bring the chaos of naval combat ashore. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-unveils-deployable-immersive-naval-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-unveils-deployable-immersive-naval-training/"
X Link 2025-09-09T12:20Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements
"John Howie Babcock Internationals Chief Corporate Affairs Officer sat down with @geoallison at #DSEI2025 to talk about the companys future direction and global ambitions. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-plots-growth-as-an-international-defence-business/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-plots-growth-as-an-international-defence-business/"
X Link 2025-09-11T12:50Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The trial conducted at #DSEI2025 in London marked the first time DiSCO combined both communications and radar data into a near real-time common operating picture using a UK-built sensor. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-puts-uk-electronic-warfare-demo-in-spotlight/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-puts-uk-electronic-warfare-demo-in-spotlight/"
X Link 2025-09-12T19:37Z 133K followers, [----] engagements
"Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has unveiled Apollo as the official identity for its high-energy laser weapon (HELW). #DSEI2025 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/eos-names-new-high-energy-laser-weapon-apollo/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/eos-names-new-high-energy-laser-weapon-apollo/"
X Link 2025-09-13T07:51Z 131.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Norway has requested [---] GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs Increment I. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-approves-113m-sale-of-gbu-39b-bombs-to-norway/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-approves-113m-sale-of-gbu-39b-bombs-to-norway/"
X Link 2025-09-16T18:38Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock International has launched a nationwide roadshow sending a specially equipped bus around the UK to engage staff promote career opportunities and showcase its wider social footprint. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62265 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62265"
X Link 2025-09-17T07:31Z 131.5K followers, [----] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies has signed an agreement with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to provide WESCAM MX-10D electro-optical/infrared sensor systems. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62342 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62342"
X Link 2025-09-17T11:01Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock International and BAE Systems Bofors have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide long-term support for the Royal Navys Bofors naval gun systems both firms announced. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-bae-bofors-align-on-type-31-naval-gun-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-bae-bofors-align-on-type-31-naval-gun-support/"
X Link 2025-09-18T12:55Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to $292 million to continue producing solid rocket motors for the Javelin weapon system. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-wins-292m-deal-for-javelin-motors/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/l3harris-wins-292m-deal-for-javelin-motors/"
X Link 2025-09-19T07:52Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 307th Bomb Wing landed at RAF Fairford on [--] September to join Exercise Cobra Warrior [----]. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62500 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62500"
X Link 2025-09-20T06:01Z 132.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Babcock International has reported a positive start to the financial year with trading across its businesses described as encouraging in a trading update released ahead of its Annual General Meeting. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-shipbuilder-cites-naval-growth-and-steady-earnings/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rosyth-shipbuilder-cites-naval-growth-and-steady-earnings/"
X Link 2025-09-25T06:51Z 132.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Belgium has requested up to [---] AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles [---] AIM-9X Block II+ missiles [--] AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units and [--] AIM-9X Block II+ tactical guidance units. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62368 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62368"
X Link 2025-09-27T13:31Z 132.4K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence confirmed that no extra costs have been incurred from having the National Armaments Director Group run by an interim head rather than a permanent appointment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62620 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62620"
X Link 2025-09-27T15:16Z 132.5K followers, [----] engagements
"HII has unveiled ROMULUS a new family of modular AI-enabled unmanned surface vessels (USVs) powered by the companys Odyssey autonomous control suite designed to strengthen U.S. and allied naval operations. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-shipbuilder-launches-ai-powered-warship-design/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-shipbuilder-launches-ai-powered-warship-design/"
X Link 2025-09-30T12:42Z 133.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Poland has requested [----] FGM-148F Javelin missiles and [---] Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62666 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62666"
X Link 2025-09-30T13:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Late Monday night Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were again deployed to conduct air defence patrols over eastern Poland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighters-again-scramble-overnight-to-defend-poland/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighters-again-scramble-overnight-to-defend-poland/"
X Link 2025-10-07T06:28Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Four Royal Navy patrol boats have been operating under Estonian command as part of a two-month Baltic deployment designed to strengthen interoperability and show allied resolve near Russias border. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62854 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62854"
X Link 2025-10-09T13:02Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium the Netherlands Denmark the United Kingdom and the North Sea. No live weapons will be used. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/"
X Link 2025-10-10T15:41Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Navy First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins joined the crew of the USS Gerald R. Ford for joint operations over the North Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62882 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62882"
X Link 2025-10-11T10:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The deal pairs Rheinmetalls 120mm L44A1 LR gun with a CV90-based vehicle that BAE says will receive a new engine active damping an upgraded electronic architecture and an active protection system. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-and-rheinmetall-team-on-cv90120-gun-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-and-rheinmetall-team-on-cv90120-gun-upgrade/"
X Link 2025-10-12T07:06Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Marine snipers aboard a Wildcat fired a precision shot to stop a high-speed drugs boat in the Gulf of Oman as HMS Lancaster seized [--] million worth of illegal narcotics. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-marines-sniper-halts-35m-drug-boat-in-gulf-of-oman/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-marines-sniper-halts-35m-drug-boat-in-gulf-of-oman/"
X Link 2025-10-12T07:14Z 130.6K followers, 20.7K engagements
"A video released by Andrew Snowden MP has sparked bemusement after he accused Labour of misunderstanding fighter aircraft while misidentifying one himself in the same video. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/tory-mp-confuses-fighter-jets-while-accusing-labour-of-same/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/tory-mp-confuses-fighter-jets-while-accusing-labour-of-same/"
X Link 2025-10-12T07:49Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Nuclear strike training flights will take place over Belgium the Netherlands Denmark the United Kingdom and the North Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nuclear-strike-training-to-take-place-in-skies-over-europe/"
X Link 2025-10-13T06:51Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The proposed sale includes [--] M142 launchers along with a range of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) pods. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/canada-to-buy-1-75bn-himars-package-from-united-states/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/canada-to-buy-1-75bn-himars-package-from-united-states/"
X Link 2025-10-13T12:53Z 131.3K followers, [----] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies has announced new variants of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned system expanding the platform into land maritime air and electronic warfare domains. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62984 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62984"
X Link 2025-10-13T14:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The deal would make Germany the first international customer for the American SPY-6 family of radars. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63003 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63003"
X Link 2025-10-13T15:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Sikorsky a Lockheed Martin company has introduced its Nomad family of vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial systems designed for long-endurance runway-independent missions across land and sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62986 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62986"
X Link 2025-10-13T17:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Soldiers from The Royal Regiment of Scotland deployed to Latvia for Exercise Tarassis where they trained on the British Armys latest uncrewed systems and artificial intelligence tools the UK Defence Journal understands. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62997 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62997"
X Link 2025-10-13T18:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies is providing advanced electro-optical infrared and mission systems to American Rheinmetalls next-generation combat vehicle programme according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62980 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62980"
X Link 2025-10-13T19:01Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Poland's Ministry of National Defence has conducted the first successful European live-fire test of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) developed by Northrop Grumman during the Iron Defender exercise in Ustka. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62966 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62966"
X Link 2025-10-14T05:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Rolls-Royce Submarines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to advance digital optimisation and improve efficiency across its engineering operations according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62968 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62968"
X Link 2025-10-14T06:01Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The U.S. Army has completed a series of soldier-led flight tests of Lockheed Martins Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62990 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=62990"
X Link 2025-10-14T08:01Z 130.6K followers, 12.1K engagements
"The event brought together fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lightning IIs alongside legacy aircraft such as the F-15C Eagle F-15EX Eagle II F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63013 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63013"
X Link 2025-10-14T12:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The event brought together fifth-generation F-22 Raptors and F-35A Lightning IIs alongside legacy aircraft such as the F-15C Eagle F-15EX Eagle II F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-fighters-fire-live-missiles-over-gulf-coast/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-fighters-fire-live-missiles-over-gulf-coast/"
X Link 2025-10-15T08:18Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Lockheed Martin has unveiled an uncrewed version of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter known as the S-70UAS U-Hawk. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-black-hawk-cargo-drone-unveiled/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-black-hawk-cargo-drone-unveiled/"
X Link 2025-10-15T08:18Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"British F-35B jets 'defended' HMS Prince of Wales against a dozen Indian Air Force aircraft including eight Su-30MKI Flankers four Jaguars and an Il-78 Mainstay airborne early warning platform. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-indian-jets-in-dogfight-over-british-carrier/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-and-indian-jets-in-dogfight-over-british-carrier/"
X Link 2025-10-15T14:53Z 130.7K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were observed flying north of Los Roques Venezuela on Wednesday afternoon as tensions between Washington and Caracas continued to build. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-b-52-bombers-in-the-air-near-venezuela/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-b-52-bombers-in-the-air-near-venezuela/"
X Link 2025-10-15T15:58Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"💥 Royal Marines from [--] Commando backed by Viking vehicles and RAF Typhoons stormed enemy-held buildings during #ExTarasiss the largest Joint Expeditionary Force drills ever held across Northern Europe"
X Link 2025-10-15T16:22Z 130.6K followers, 12.5K engagements
"The UK has launched a tender for Atlantic Net the first phase of Project CABOT which will deliver uncrewed surveillance for the Royal Navy through a contractor-operated model. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-starts-work-on-atlantic-surveillance-drone-network/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-starts-work-on-atlantic-surveillance-drone-network/"
X Link 2025-10-15T19:05Z 130.6K followers, 13.9K engagements
"The worlds largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been conducting night flight operations in the Mediterranean Sea as part of its ongoing deployment with Carrier Strike Group [--] according to the U.S. Navy. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/worlds-largest-warship-launches-jets-in-the-mediterranean/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/worlds-largest-warship-launches-jets-in-the-mediterranean/"
X Link 2025-10-16T18:09Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the companys new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-systems-tests-extended-range-scorpio-xr-artillery-round/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-systems-tests-extended-range-scorpio-xr-artillery-round/"
X Link 2025-10-16T18:17Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Confirmation has come that negotiations between Turkey and the United Kingdom over the transfer of retired Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft have concluded. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sale-of-c-130j-aircraft-from-britain-to-turkey-confirmed/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/sale-of-c-130j-aircraft-from-britain-to-turkey-confirmed/"
X Link 2025-10-16T19:50Z 130.7K followers, 12.6K engagements
"The Royal Navys transformation into a mixed fleet of crewed and uncrewed warships is gathering pace. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-in-early-progress-on-drone-warship-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-in-early-progress-on-drone-warship-fleet/"
X Link 2025-10-17T14:58Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Royal Navy has demonstrated new autonomous and uncrewed technologies designed to enhance its digital and information warfare capabilities according to the service. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-uncrewed-tech-in-information-warfare-trials/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-tests-uncrewed-tech-in-information-warfare-trials/"
X Link 2025-10-17T15:08Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that construction is underway on key elements of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-sub-facilities-under-major-devonport-upgrade/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-sub-facilities-under-major-devonport-upgrade/"
X Link 2025-10-17T15:12Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Trainee submariners at HM Naval Base Clyde have been given their first look at the Royal Navys new single living accommodation. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-unveils-new-166m-accommodation-for-submariners/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-unveils-new-166m-accommodation-for-submariners/"
X Link 2025-10-18T06:13Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has said the Royal Navy is carefully managing the transition from its ageing Type [--] Duke-class frigates to the new generation of Type [--] and Type [--] warships. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63122 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63122"
X Link 2025-10-18T07:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@NBourhill @RutherglenCLP Thank you for understanding many people choose to block when corrected but good on you appreciate the honesty"
X Link 2025-10-18T10:08Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly pursue Israels Light-Attack Aircraft program using L3Harris Sky Warden platform the company stated. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63091 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63091"
X Link 2025-10-18T11:31Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that dismantling work on the decommissioned Royal Navy submarine HMS Swiftsure is continuing to make progress at Rosyth with nearly [---] tonnes of conventional waste now removed and recycled. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/progress-continues-in-hms-swiftsure-dismantling/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/progress-continues-in-hms-swiftsure-dismantling/"
X Link 2025-10-18T12:48Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Scottish Government has signalled its support for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoos international ambitions recognising the events cultural and economic value to Scotland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-government-backs-edinburgh-tattoo-expansion-plans/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/scottish-government-backs-edinburgh-tattoo-expansion-plans/"
X Link 2025-10-18T12:53Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Lockheed Martins Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) missile has advanced to Phase [--] of the U.S. Armys Mobile-Long Range Precision Strike Missile (M-LRPSM) competition. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63093 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63093"
X Link 2025-10-18T14:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence is evaluating the use of commercial vessels to supplement the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Solid Support capability in non-contested environments. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-considers-commercial-ships-to-augment-fleet-solid-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-considers-commercial-ships-to-augment-fleet-solid-support/"
X Link 2025-10-19T15:33Z 130.6K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Marshall Aerospace has secured a multi-year contract from the Turkish Ministry of National Defence to support Trkiyes fleet of [--] C-130J Super Hercules aircraft acquired from the United Kingdom. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/marshall-to-support-turkeys-newly-acquired-c-130j-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/marshall-to-support-turkeys-newly-acquired-c-130j-fleet/"
X Link 2025-10-20T09:28Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"The Royal Air Force is making steady progress toward its goal of expanding its reserve strength by [--] percent according to the Ministry of Defence. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-aiming-for-50-percent-growth-in-reserve-force-capacity/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-aiming-for-50-percent-growth-in-reserve-force-capacity/"
X Link 2025-10-20T10:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Royal Navy's new Type [--] frigates will form the core of Atlantic Bastion the United Kingdoms emerging anti-submarine warfare framework in the North Atlantic. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26-frigates-and-ai-to-anchor-british-anti-sub-network/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/type-26-frigates-and-ai-to-anchor-british-anti-sub-network/"
X Link 2025-10-20T10:54Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme has entered its development phase and is moving toward Full Business Case approval in [----] according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uks-next-gen-ship-busting-missile-moves-to-2026-approval/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uks-next-gen-ship-busting-missile-moves-to-2026-approval/"
X Link 2025-10-20T12:08Z 130.7K followers, 10.1K engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Royal Navy is reviewing options for replacing its Batch [--] Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) which are due to retire in [----]. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-assessing-options-to-replace-patrol-vessels/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-assessing-options-to-replace-patrol-vessels/"
X Link 2025-10-20T12:14Z 130.7K followers, 27.4K engagements
"🔥 In the skies over the Med a Royal Navy Wildcat fired Martlet missiles during Exercise Wildfire striking fast uncrewed targets alongside French forces. 🎥 Lt Cdr Edwards explains why it mattered"
X Link 2025-10-20T12:38Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"HMS Daring the first of the Royal Navys Type [--] destroyers is preparing to return to sea after an extended period of refit and regeneration. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-daring-regenerating-ahead-of-return-to-fleet/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hms-daring-regenerating-ahead-of-return-to-fleet/"
X Link 2025-10-20T12:47Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ministers have confirmed that recruitment challenges and shortages of skilled personnel are affecting a significant proportion of the British Armys programme portfolio. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-recruitment-skills-shortages-affecting-major-projects/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-recruitment-skills-shortages-affecting-major-projects/"
X Link 2025-10-21T06:04Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has set out detailed procedures for how service personnel are discharged including those leaving on medical grounds. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-details-medical-discharge-safeguarding-procedures/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-details-medical-discharge-safeguarding-procedures/"
X Link 2025-10-21T19:10Z 130.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/"
X Link 2025-10-22T08:51Z 130.7K followers, 18.7K engagements
"These remarks werent drawn from a press release but from statements made in the House of Commons which form part of the public record. Reporting on what ministers or officials say in Parliament is a core function of news journalism especially in defence where many policy decisions are first revealed through formal proceedings rather than press briefings. The purpose of such coverage is to present verified information accurately and in context not to editorialise. Analysis and opinion pieces have their place but they serve a different purpose. Straight reporting establishes what was said and"
X Link 2025-10-22T11:11Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements
"Two NATO warships have arrived in Dublin for a three-day port visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation with Ireland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warships-dock-in-dublin-for-visit/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-warships-dock-in-dublin-for-visit/"
X Link 2025-10-23T14:33Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A striking intervention by Rear Admiral Chris Parry reported in The Irish Times has reignited debate over Irelands neutrality and its place in European security. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63286 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63286"
X Link 2025-10-24T04:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukraine and Sweden have signed a landmark defence cooperation agreement that clears the way for Kyiv to purchase between [---] and [---] Saab Gripen multirole fighter aircraft. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63305 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63305"
X Link 2025-10-24T07:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The shortage has been linked to cuts in college training budgets and the Scottish Governments decision not to fund a new welding centre. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63312 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63312"
X Link 2025-10-24T13:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Yesterday @geoallison was onboard the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group [--] in London speaking with senior officers about NATOs Baltic Sentry mission and the challenges of protecting the undersea infrastructure the Alliance depends on"
X Link 2025-10-25T09:20Z 130.8K followers, 17.3K engagements
"Navantia UK has confirmed progress on its [---] million investment across four British shipyards with delivery now underway of a new mechanised panel production system for the Fleet Solid Support (FSS) vessel programme the company stated. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63330 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63330"
X Link 2025-10-25T15:02Z 130.7K followers, 11.9K engagements
"The Royal Navys HMS Daggerhas shadowed a Spanish Navy vessel SPS Isla de Len as it departed British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-vessel-escorts-spanish-vessel-from-gibraltar/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-vessel-escorts-spanish-vessel-from-gibraltar/"
X Link 2025-10-25T15:24Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to London on Friday to take part in a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rutte-joins-leaders-in-london-to-discuss-ukraine-support/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rutte-joins-leaders-in-london-to-discuss-ukraine-support/"
X Link 2025-10-26T09:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@MhairiHunter @watchingferries @grok does this post misrepresent the frigate deal between the UK and Norway if so how"
X Link 2025-10-26T10:06Z 130.7K followers, [---] engagements
"The UK is expanding defence industrial collaboration with NATO allies across several armoured vehicle programmes according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-deepens-nato-ties-on-next-gen-armoured-vehicles/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-deepens-nato-ties-on-next-gen-armoured-vehicles/"
X Link 2025-10-26T12:49Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to travel to Ankara next week to finalise a multibillion-pound Eurofighter Typhoon deal. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-set-to-sign-deal-to-sell-typhoon-jets-to-turkey/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-set-to-sign-deal-to-sell-typhoon-jets-to-turkey/"
X Link 2025-10-26T15:17Z 130.7K followers, 16.9K engagements
"US Army troops conducted live-fire artillery exercises near the Suwaki Gap a strategically important region between Poland and Lithuania that connects NATOs Baltic members to the rest of the alliance. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-artillery-opens-fire-near-suwalki-gap/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-artillery-opens-fire-near-suwalki-gap/"
X Link 2025-10-26T16:37Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset has arrived in Akureyri Iceland receiving what the crew described as a warm reception in a beautiful cold Akureyri according to an update from the ships official account. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63386 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63386"
X Link 2025-10-26T17:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Britain has contingency plans in place to "rapidly increase the number of front-line pilots in the RAF if required". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-has-plans-to-rapidly-expand-military-pilot-numbers/"
X Link 2025-10-26T20:41Z 130.7K followers, 10.9K engagements
"Boeing has appointed former UK Minister of State for Defence Procurement Sir Jeremy Quin as president of Boeing UK & Ireland. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63389 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63389"
X Link 2025-10-27T06:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the USS Nimitz crashed in separate incidents within an hour in the South China Sea. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/carrier-loses-two-aircraft-in-south-china-sea-within-an-hour/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/carrier-loses-two-aircraft-in-south-china-sea-within-an-hour/"
X Link 2025-10-27T06:27Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ordered plus five more"
X Link 2025-10-27T06:50Z 130.7K followers, 13K engagements
"The US Air Force has begun one of its largest recurring air-to-air combat exercises Checkered Flag 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-seeks-to-sharpen-air-dominance-through-major-drill/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-seeks-to-sharpen-air-dominance-through-major-drill/"
X Link 2025-10-27T07:03Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@huckfield @melanie_ward @grok is this tweet being facetious and does Russia routinely conduct grey zone operations against the UK If so does this tweet misrepresent the situation"
X Link 2025-10-27T08:10Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements
"In Poland Norway has opened Camp Jomsborg a new hub training Ukrainian troops under Operation Legio backed by nearly [---] million and joined by seven NATO Allies. Norwegian instructors are teaching close-quarters and leadership skills for the front line"
X Link 2025-10-27T10:54Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The United States has approved a potential sale of AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Germany in a deal valued at around [--] billion according to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63401 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63401"
X Link 2025-10-27T11:02Z 130.7K followers, 45.6K engagements
"Saabs UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63429 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63429"
X Link 2025-10-27T11:31Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Royal Air Force specialists have taken part in NATOs main air-focused counter-chemical biological radiological and nuclear (C-CBRN) exercise in Norway. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63411 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63411"
X Link 2025-10-27T12:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract worth more than $2.26 billion to deliver a fleet of modified Bombardier Global [----] aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63406 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63406"
X Link 2025-10-27T14:01Z 133.2K followers, [----] engagements
"Lockheed Martin has received a $233 million contract to deliver its IRST21 Block II infrared search and track systems to the US Navy and Air National Guard according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63409 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63409"
X Link 2025-10-27T16:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The United Kingdom and Turkey have signed a deal worth up to [--] billion for [--] Typhoon fighter jets securing around [-----] British jobs and the largest UK fighter export in nearly two decades. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/turkey-signs-8bn-deal-for-british-typhoon-jets/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/turkey-signs-8bn-deal-for-british-typhoon-jets/"
X Link 2025-10-27T16:15Z 130.8K followers, 25K engagements
"General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has been awarded a contract worth about [--] billion to supply the Bundeswehr with its next-generation reconnaissance vehicle known as Luchs [--]. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63414 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63414"
X Link 2025-10-27T17:02Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"@manoskol Yes"
X Link 2025-10-28T06:09Z 133.2K followers, [---] engagements
"The United Kingdom will begin producing advanced air defence interceptor drones for Ukraine within weeks. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-start-building-octopus-interceptor-drones-for-ukraine/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-to-start-building-octopus-interceptor-drones-for-ukraine/"
X Link 2025-10-28T06:36Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@grok @AnnChristie92 @DO35559994 @paddyb53 That's a great answer for Ann :)"
X Link 2025-10-28T06:50Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements
"The government has stated that there are currently no plans to use Gibraltar for the dry docking of Royal Navy nuclear submarines. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-no-plans-to-dry-dock-nuke-subs-in-gibraltar/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-no-plans-to-dry-dock-nuke-subs-in-gibraltar/"
X Link 2025-10-28T07:13Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"HMS Prince of Wales has transited north through the Bab al-Mandab Strait and entered the Red Sea (w/t @TBrit90). Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-strike-group-enters-red-sea/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-aircraft-carrier-strike-group-enters-red-sea/"
X Link 2025-10-28T07:37Z 130.7K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander said the contract with Norway for Type [--] Firgates represents "a huge vote of confidence in Scotlands shipbuilding capability." Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63450 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63450"
X Link 2025-10-28T11:01Z 130.8K followers, 14.6K engagements
"The government has said it is monitoring alleged Iranian activity in the Western Sahara but has not seen evidence of direct Iranian support for the Polisario Front. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63453 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63453"
X Link 2025-10-28T11:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"@grok @AnnChristie92 @DO35559994 @paddyb53 @grok why are they offering views on the dangers of nuclear warheads despite having no understanding of how they work Surely offering opinion in that way is why some of their remarks on the dangers aren't accurate"
X Link 2025-10-28T12:04Z 130.7K followers, [--] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has begun implementing major procurement and acquisition reforms outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63448 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63448"
X Link 2025-10-28T13:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"American M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team 1st Infantry Division have carried out live-fire accuracy testing at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria as part of ongoing NATO training operations. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-tanks-open-fire-in-large-numbers-in-bulgaria/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-tanks-open-fire-in-large-numbers-in-bulgaria/"
X Link 2025-10-28T19:25Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers flew near Venezuela in what officials described as a bomber attack demonstration marking the third such mission this month. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-american-bombers-conduct-practice-strikes-on-venezuela/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/more-american-bombers-conduct-practice-strikes-on-venezuela/"
X Link 2025-10-28T19:34Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers and allied fighter jets conducted a joint formation flight over Riga Latvia in a demonstration of NATO readiness and solidarity. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-bombers-fly-low-over-riga-in-message-to-russia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-bombers-fly-low-over-riga-in-message-to-russia/"
X Link 2025-10-28T19:41Z 132.6K followers, [----] engagements
"French troops serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) shot down an Israeli surveillance drone on Sunday near the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Kila. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-un-peacekeepers-come-under-israeli-fire/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-un-peacekeepers-come-under-israeli-fire/"
X Link 2025-10-28T23:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Unite the UKs largest defence and manufacturing union has welcomed Trkiyes agreement to purchase [--] Typhoon fighter jets but warned that the Royal Air Force must place its own new orders. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/union-urges-raf-to-buy-new-typhoons-after-turkish-deal/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/union-urges-raf-to-buy-new-typhoons-after-turkish-deal/"
X Link 2025-10-29T10:04Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The United Kingdom remains fully committed to the defence of NATO territory with plans in place to counter drone incursions and protect allied airspace according to Defence Minister Al Carns. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-will-defend-every-inch-of-nato-territory-says-carns/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-will-defend-every-inch-of-nato-territory-says-carns/"
X Link 2025-10-29T10:24Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/"
X Link 2025-10-29T10:51Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The United Kingdom is working closely with NATO and European allies to strengthen protection for its military and communication satellites according to Defence Minister Al Carns. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63482 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63482"
X Link 2025-10-29T12:01Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Lockheed Martins Skunk Works division and NASA have conducted the first flight of the X-59 an experimental supersonic jet designed to reduce the deafening boom associated with breaking the sound barrier. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63493 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63493"
X Link 2025-10-29T13:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Conservative MPs have called on the government to commit to new Typhoon fighter orders for the Royal Air Force warning that Britain risks undermining its credibility as a leading manufacturer and exporter of military aircraft. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mps-press-government-to-order-new-typhoon-jets-for-britain/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mps-press-government-to-order-new-typhoon-jets-for-britain/"
X Link 2025-10-30T06:10Z 130.8K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Romanian sailors have completed intensive training with the Royal Navy and are now preparing to contribute to Black Sea security operations. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/romanian-minehunter-crew-complete-royal-navy-training/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/romanian-minehunter-crew-complete-royal-navy-training/"
X Link 2025-10-30T06:26Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Giving evidence to the Defence Committee senior representatives from BAE Systems Rolls-Royce and Babcock described the first phase of AUKUS as both promising and complex. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63503 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63503"
X Link 2025-10-30T07:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the UK will spend [----] billion to deliver the new European Common Radar System Mk2 for the Royal Air Forces Typhoon fleet. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63041 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63041"
X Link 2025-10-30T08:31Z 130.8K followers, 10.8K engagements
"NATO personnel stationed in southern Estonia have shot down an unidentified drone near Camp Reedo a military base hosting US forces less than [--] miles from the Russian border. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-downs-unidentified-drone-over-estonia/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-downs-unidentified-drone-over-estonia/"
X Link 2025-10-30T11:58Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"During a Defence Committee hearing Fred Thomas MP (@FredThomasUK) highlighted that Beijing launched "four submarines last year" and could build "as many as [--] boats over the next decade". Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/industry-warn-uk-lags-chinas-pace-in-submarine-building/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/industry-warn-uk-lags-chinas-pace-in-submarine-building/"
X Link 2025-10-30T12:07Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Saabs UK subsidiary BlueBear supported a British Army air defence exercise in the Falkland Islands designed to test reaction times and command systems in a demanding operational environment. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences-in-major-exercise/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-forces-test-falklands-air-defences-in-major-exercise/"
X Link 2025-10-31T07:02Z 131.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotlands defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcocks Rosyth dockyard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-independence-would-put-scottish-shipyards-at-risk/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-independence-would-put-scottish-shipyards-at-risk/"
X Link 2025-10-31T13:36Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has accused the SNP Government of neglecting Scotlands defence and industrial base during a visit to Babcocks Rosyth dockyard. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-snp-hostility-damaging-scotlands-defence-sector/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/findlay-snp-hostility-damaging-scotlands-defence-sector/"
X Link 2025-10-31T13:55Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A containerised high energy laser demonstrator developed by Rheinmetall and MBDA in Germany has moved from sea trials to further testing at the Laser Competence Centre in Meppen Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/german-naval-laser-nears-operational-readiness/"
X Link 2025-11-01T06:48Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia the organisation stated. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63572 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63572"
X Link 2025-11-01T11:01Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britains role as one of Kyivs closest allies. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63568 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63568"
X Link 2025-11-01T12:02Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Anduril has begun flight testing of its YFQ-44A prototype for the U.S. Air Forces Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-american-fighter-drone-begins-flight-testing/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/new-american-fighter-drone-begins-flight-testing/"
X Link 2025-11-01T12:41Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"A new multinational headquarters for special operations forces in Central Europe has reached full operational capability. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63574 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63574"
X Link 2025-11-01T13:31Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Jeremy Pocklington has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence following approval by the Prime Minister. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63559 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63559"
X Link 2025-11-01T15:01Z 130.7K followers, 15.8K engagements
"Britain and Qatar have signed a new defence agreement aimed at strengthening military cooperation and improving interoperability between their armed forces. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63560 https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/p=63560"
X Link 2025-11-01T20:01Z 130.8K followers, 11.3K engagements
"The Carrier Strike Group of HMS Prince of Wales has entered the Mediterranean following a five-month deployment across the Indo-Pacific marking the homeward phase of Operation Highmast one of the Royal Navys most extensive missions in recent years. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-carrier-strike-group-enters-mediterranean/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-carrier-strike-group-enters-mediterranean/"
X Link 2025-11-01T21:42Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"A spokesperson for LNER urged passengers not to travel warning of major disruption across the route. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-in-cambridgeshire/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/multiple-people-stabbed-on-train-in-cambridgeshire/"
X Link 2025-11-01T22:06Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The 500m plan includes an option for full production to refurbish existing Sting Ray Mod [--] lightweight torpedoes to the new Mod [--] configuration. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/plans-to-upgrade-deadly-torpedo-move-forward/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/plans-to-upgrade-deadly-torpedo-move-forward/"
X Link 2025-11-02T13:33Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Boeing has begun the Increment [--] Block [--] modification programme for the Royal Australian Air Forces P-8A Poseidon fleet and Australia has taken delivery of its 13th aircraft according to the company. Click image for more. https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raaf-upgrades-poseidon-fleet-with-new-sensors-and-systems/ https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raaf-upgrades-poseidon-fleet-with-new-sensors-and-systems/"
X Link 2025-11-02T15:16Z 130.7K followers, [----] engagements
"🎥 GoPro footage from the cockpit shows RAF Typhoons from IX(B) Squadron supporting Exercise Hillstream in Norways High North working with Royal Marines and the Maritime Task Group to test NATOs rapid response across sea and air. #TARASSIS #JEF #RAF"
X Link 2025-11-02T15:33Z 130.8K followers, [----] engagements
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