UK military

Apr- 2025 -

3 April

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

UK Taps Viking Arms to Deliver 180 FPV Drones in 19 Days

The UK Ministry of Defence has contracted Viking Arms to rapidly deliver a fleet of 180 first-person view drones to support British Army training.

Feb- 2025 -

20 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Military ‘Too Run Down’ to Lead Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine: Ex-Army Chief

The UK military is “too run down” to lead any potential peacekeeping missions in Ukraine, the former head of the British Army has claimed.

18 February

Arms

Joe Saballa

UK Begins Search for New 5.56mm Light Assault Machine Gun

The UK Ministry of Defence has launched a competitive tender process for a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for use by dismounted troops.

7 February

Europe

The troops conduct the drill movement in open order on parade with the colours, at the pass out parade in Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate. More than 400 marched onto the parade square to mark the successful completion of their Phase One training. The prestigious ceremony is the culmination of months of intensive training, nurturing and education that is tailored exclusively to junior soldiers. Their final exercise is an intense, seven-day battle camp encompassing all they have learnt during their time at AFC Harrogate. The 17 and 18-year-olds will now go on to complete their trade training before joining regiments across the UK. The College based at Uniacke Barracks in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, provides a unique combination of military basic training and vocational training. It has two intakes a year in March and September and runs two types of courses. A 49-week course (including eight weeks holiday) for those joining the infantry, Royal Armoured Corps/Household Cavalry, Royal Artillery and some Royal Logistic Corps roles. A 23-week course (including three weeks holiday) for those joining courses with longer Phase 2 training – these are Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, Adjutant General’s Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, Army Air Corps and some Royal Logistic Corps roles. The military training syllabus teaches the Junior Soldiers the basics of soldiering, from how to look after their kit to how to safely handle and fire an assault rifle. They learn fieldcraft and take part in military exercises.

Rojoef Manuel

UK Ministry of Defence Launches Faster, Simpler Enlistment Process

The UK has partnered with a Serco-led team to launch a new framework that will streamline and expedite the British Armed Forces’ recruitment.

Jan- 2025 -

29 January

Europe

Joe Saballa

British Army Considering Modifying Challenger 2 Tanks With ‘Cope Cages’

The British Army is reportedly exploring the installation of “cope cages” on its Challenger 2 main battle tanks to enhance protection against drones and anti-tank munitions.

Dec- 2024 -

23 December

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Joe Saballa

UK Army Tests ‘Drone Killer’ Radiowave Weapon That Costs Just $12 Per Shot

The British Army has tested a new radiowave weapon capable of taking down drone swarms “for less than the cost of a pack of mince pies.”

3 December

Exercises

Joe Saballa

UK Military Simulates Full-Scale War With Constant Supply Chain Disruptions

The UK military has launched a week-long simulation of a full-scale conflict to assess its ability to carry out combat missions despite anticipated supply chain disruptions.

Oct- 2024 -

17 October

Europe

Technical support personnel conducting a maintenance on aircraft engine

Rojoef Manuel

Babcock to Extend Technical Support Services for UK Military

Babcock has signed a deal to continue technical support services for the British armed forces for two years.

Aug- 2024 -

23 August

Europe

Joe Saballa

UK Needs to Regrow Stockpiles to Prevent War With Russia: Former Chief

The UK military must immediately replenish its heavily-diminished stockpiles in order to prevent an “inevitable” war with Russia, the country’s former army chief said.

21 August

Europe