<p>The Ministry of Defence has said it has no plans to recruit a dedicated cadre of former defence industry executives.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-rules-out-us-style-procurement-scheme-for-defence/">UK rules out US-style procurement scheme for defence</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence has said Gurkha pension arrangements are already aligned for most service.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/mod-insists-gurkha-pensions-already-match-british-troops/">MoD insists Gurkha pensions already match British troops</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence has said it does not use services from Meta to build artificial intelligence systems for UK national security purposes.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-government-rules-out-meta-role-in-defence-ai-development/">UK Government rules out Meta role in defence AI development</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/army-moves-to-widen-career-paths-for-late-entry-officers/">Army moves to widen career paths for late entry officers</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Britain has deployed a number of F-35B fighter jets to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-sends-stealth-f-35s-to-cyprus-as-iran-tensions-rise/">Britain sends stealth F-35s to Cyprus as Iran tensions rise</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/rfa-argus-fate-still-unresolved-as-ministers-cite-secrecy/">RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/bae-launches-incubator-to-spin-defence-tech-into-businesses/">BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/first-100-ajax-vehicles-withdrawn-and-awaiting-upgrades/">First 100 Ajax vehicles withdrawn and awaiting ‘upgrades’</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Claims echoed by local media that Rosyth Dockyard could be set to "host nuclear weapons" are, frankly, nonsense.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/no-rosyth-is-not-going-to-host-nuclear-weapons/">No, Rosyth is not going to host nuclear weapons</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The ACV-30 is equipped with a 30mm cannon and is intended to provide increased firepower for engaging targets at range.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-marine-corps-orders-more-bae-built-amphibious-vehicles/">US Marine Corps orders more BAE-built Amphibious Vehicles</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence intends to award BAE Systems Bofors AB a short-term in-service support contract for the British Army Archer artillery system.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/archer-artillery-support-contract-to-be-awarded-to-bae/">Archer artillery support contract to be awarded to BAE</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Babcock has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish firm ASELSAN to explore a potential training system for the Royal Air Force under the Next Generation Operational Training (NGOT) programme.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/babcock-teams-with-aselsan-on-raf-air-defence-training/">Babcock teams with ASELSAN on RAF air defence training</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract covering work on the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem, with the deal also supporting the UK ballistic missile submarine force.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/trident-missile-fire-control-contract-awarded/">Trident missile fire control contract awarded</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence has said it aims to deliver the first elements of its Digital Targeting Web programme this year, describing the capability as an evolving ecosystem rather than a single platform.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-digital-targeting-web-minimum-product-due-this-year/">UK Digital Targeting Web ‘minimum product’ due this year</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Sentinel A4 radar from Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) 2 batch to the U.S. Army, as the company moves the system closer toward full-rate production.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-army-receives-first-lrip-2-sentinel-a4-radar-system/">U.S. Army receives first LRIP 2 Sentinel A4 radar system</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 has commenced in Port Louis, Mauritius, bringing together 19 partner and allied nations for maritime security training across Mauritius and Seychelles.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/american-and-allied-forces-exercise-with-mauritius/">American and allied forces exercise with Mauritius</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The procurement, listed under the title FMDG Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect, covers the planned purchase of up to 15 gliders and supporting systems and is being run through the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/royal-navy-plans-deal-for-more-teledyne-underwater-gliders/">Royal Navy plans deal for more Teledyne underwater gliders</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>In this article, Lt Col Stuart Crawford argues that the USA is going to have to deal with Iran and its theocratic regime at some point, and it may well be that this point has now been reached.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/storm-clouds-gather-over-iran/">Storm clouds gather over Iran</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Ministry of Defence has adopted broader language when describing the expected in-service date of HMS Venturer, the first of the Type 31 frigates, moving away from earlier references to a specific year.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/language-on-timeline-for-new-type-31-frigates-shifts/">Language on timeline for new Type 31 Frigates shifts</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>A French A330 tanker aircraft has refuelled Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighters between Norway and Iceland during a High North air activity linked to the NATO Icelandic Air Policing mission.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/french-tanker-refuels-swedish-jets-for-nato-mission/">French tanker refuels Swedish jets for NATO mission</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft have deployed to the United States for Exercise Red Flag 26-1, joining American and Australian forces in what is widely regarded as one of the most demanding air combat training events in the world.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-fighter-jets-battle-it-out-above-desert/">British fighter jets battle it out above desert</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>The Scottish Affairs Committee has warned that Scotland risks repeating the mistakes of past deindustrialisation unless future industrial transitions are actively managed, with clear support for skills retention.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/shipbuilding-must-not-repeat-past-industrial-failures/">Shipbuilding must not repeat past industrial failures</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Leonardo has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees Choice Awards 2026 for the second year running, the company stated.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/leonardo-climbs-uk-glassdoor-best-workplace-rankings/">Leonardo climbs UK Glassdoor best workplace rankings</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>Data Link Solutions is a joint venture between BAE Systems and Collins Aerospace, an RTX business.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-navy-awards-link-16-radio-contract-to-data-link/">U.S. Navy awards Link 16 radio contract to Data Link</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.

<p>According to L3Harris, the Red Wolf system is intended to address what it described as a capability gap by providing long-range precision strike options suited to modern conflict environments.</p> The post <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-to-give-marine-cobra-helis-long-range-strike-weapons/">U.S. to give Marine Cobra helis long-range strike weapons</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk">UK Defence Journal</a>.