UK Defence First’s reaction to the Chancellors announcement at the Autumn Budget
UK Defence First have a look at the historic roots of British defence innovation and what has changed in the last decades
Mark Allatt writes about how China is a growing threat to the defence and security of the UK
UKDF takes a look at President Trump’s latest visit to the UK
UKDF explores how the deal with Norway for Type 26 ships must not affect the Royal Navy fleet
UKDF explore how the UK Armed Forces are leveraging esports and the skills of gamers to enhance drone operations and modern military recruitment
UKDF Chair Mark Allatt has his article on how the UK defence procurement industry can learn from Elon Musk
The UK military is woefully short of the weapons needed to make its ships, tanks and jets a lethal force in the face of an enemy attack
The MOD has been unable to say how proposed changes to driving tests will impact the armed forces.
— James Wharton (@jameswharton) January 12, 2026
Plans unveiled by the GOV include a mandatory gap of 6 months between taking theory and practical tests, which would impact the inflow of trained troops into driver-related roles.
The first M270A2s for the British Army have arrived in the UK via ship after completing firing trials in the US. 3 Tactical Capability Trainers (TCT) are going live in Larkhill in the coming days, the Land Deep Fires program director reports. https://t.co/1WaWmNNK6p pic.twitter.com/CyI4jgdpnx
— Gabriele Molinelli (@Gabriel64869839) January 13, 2026
"UK’s last military helicopter factory ‘weeks from closure’"
— Dr Phil Weir (@navalhistorian) January 12, 2026
(@TheTimes £) https://t.co/nJFo6JZ7Ri
