Veteran-Led News And Analysis
June 2026 marks a significant milestone in international defence cooperation: the fourth anniversary of Operation Interflex. Since its launch in 2022 following Russia’s full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine, this UK-led…
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence can confirm the deaths of Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson and Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher of 846 Naval Air Squadron, and Petty…
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death of Lance Corporal Freeman, who died in Iraq during routine training activity on 31 May 2026. He was 29 years old. Lance…
The Ministry of Defence has signed new contracts worth £36 million to supply hundreds more Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) to the UK Armed Forces. The investment is designed to replenish…
The UK and France have announced they will co-host a high-level multinational meeting on Tuesday, 12th May 2026, aimed at establishing a coordinated maritime security mission in the Strait of…
In our previous post, we explored the Swedish “Total Defence” model—a nation where every citizen has a role, a purpose, and a place in the “War Book.” We spoke about…
In recent weeks, a “red signal” has been flashing across Whitehall. From the halls of Parliament to the warnings of former NATO Secretaries General, a single, uncomfortable truth is emerging:…
The First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, has unveiled a strategic blueprint for a permanent maritime coalition of northern European nations, marking a significant evolution in the UK’s approach…
The Ministry of Defence and major defence companies have come together this week to stress-test the UK’s defence industrial base under simulated “war conditions.” In a departure from traditional field…
AUKUS, the UK’s most ambitious defence partnership in a generation, is at risk of “derailing” due to a lack of visible leadership from the Prime Minister and critical failings in…