U.K. Halts $8B Ajax Armored Vehicle after Fresh Soldier Injury
https://defensemirror.com/news/40758/U_K__Halts__8B_Ajax_Armored_Vehicle_after_Fresh_Soldier_Injury
#AjaxProgramme #UKDefence #BritishArmy #GeneralDynamics #MilitaryProcurement #DefenceSpending #ArmouredVehicles #MOD
Raytheon UK Awarded Contract to Strengthen UK Space Domain Awareness
#RaytheonUK #UKSpaceAgency #SpaceDomainAwareness #SDA #SpaceSecurity #NORSSTrack #SpaceTechnology #UKDefence #SpaceOperations #RTXCorporation #RAFHighWycombe #UKSpace #SatelliteTracking #SpaceDebris
Personally I don't think we should have nukes at all, though I accept that reasonable people may take different views.
But surely if we must have nukes, then we shouldn't need permission from a hostile foreign power before we can use them. That's unbelievably bonkers.
@chowderman
Thank you. The article states that when they are retired (most are still in service), they will have served over 40 years. I hope compelling MPs to discuss the matter will force them to quantify that cost of refurbishment and associated training, and where that money gets spent (probably mostly in the UK), and weigh that up against the benefit it would confer to Ukraine, and the other spending options that might compete for that money. I understand we're committing 5% of GDP on defence spending. I'd love to see it spent in the UK. If these vehicles are going to be scrapped, and if so doing it is economical, I would like to see them turned to scrap on the battlefield, protecting the lives (and sovereignty) of our allies.
#ukraine #uk #infantry #SupportUkraine #MilitaryAid #UKDefence #HumanitarianAid #Peace #GlobalSolidarity #CND #NuclearDisarmament
Did you know the UK is set to dispose of over 600 Warrior IFVs? What if we could turn this into a lifeline for Ukraine?
Join the movement! Please sign the petition now to urge Parliament to debate the future of our surplus Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs): https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/719124 or consider boosting this post for visibility.
I try to avoid de-novo political posts, but this feels to me like it isn't just about politics; it's about supporting a nation fighting for its freedom. I hope we might unite for a cause that transcends party lines.
Why should we consider this?
- Cost-effective: Refurbishing these vehicles (or breaking them for spares) in the UK instead of donating new vehicles could save taxpayers money.
- Support Ukraine: Strengthening Ukraine's military is crucial for European stability.
- Timely Action: The sooner we act, the better prepared Ukraine will be.
With the UK set to dispose of these vehicles soon, we must act now to ensure they serve a greater purpose.
If you can find it in your heart to boost this issue for visibility, &/or reply with hashtags I have not thought to add, I would be profoundly grateful.
#ukraine #uk #infantry #SupportUkraine #MilitaryAid #UKDefence #HumanitarianAid #Peace #GlobalSolidarity #CND #NuclearDisarmament
🚀 The UK is launching a £1 BILLION Cyber Defence Force! They're recruiting now. Ready to join the digital front lines? 💻 #CyberSecurity #UKDefence https://www.theregister.com/2025/05/30/uk_cyber_defense/
How Putin would try to flatten Britain in WW3 – revealed by the MOD: Swarms of drones, missile blitzes, ports bombarded, oil rigs and satellites sabotaged and waves of cyber attacks: https://newscats.org/how-putin-would-try-to-flatten-britain-in-ww3-revealed-by-the-mod-swarms-of-drones-missile-blitzes-ports-bombarded-oil-rigs-and-satellites-sabotaged-and-waves-of-cyber-attacks
#CriticalInfrastructure, #CyberWarfare, #DigitalDefence, #Disinformation, #DroneWar, #HybridThreats, #MissileDefence, #MOD, #ModernWarfare, #NationalSecurity, #NATO, #Putin, #ResilienceNow, #SecurityPolicy, #StrategicReview, #UKDefence, #UKPolitics, #UKSecurityThreats, #WW3, Britain
British Military Trials Mussel-Inspired Underwater Glue
https://defensemirror.com/news/39526/British_Military_Trials_Mussel_Inspired_Underwater_Glue
#UKDefence #UnderwaterTech #MilitaryInnovation #BioAdhesive #Zentraxa #Dstl #PortsmouthTrials #MilitaryRepairs #MarineGlue #DefenceSciences
British Military Trials Mussel-Inspired Underwater Glue
https://defensemirror.com/news/39526/British_Military_Trials_Mussel_Inspired_Underwater_Glue
#UKDefence #UnderwaterTech #MilitaryInnovation #BioAdhesive #Zentraxa #Dstl #PortsmouthTrials #MilitaryRepairs #MarineGlue #DefenceSciences
U.K. Royal Navy Unveils First Uncrewed Submarine ‘Excalibur’
#RoyalNavy #Excalibur #UncrewedSubmarine #ProjectCetus #AutonomousVessels #MaritimeTech #UKDefence #XLUUV #UnderwaterWarfare #FleetExperimentation #NavalInnovation
U.K. Royal Navy Unveils First Uncrewed Submarine ‘Excalibur’
#RoyalNavy #Excalibur #UncrewedSubmarine #ProjectCetus #AutonomousVessels #MaritimeTech #UKDefence #XLUUV #UnderwaterWarfare #FleetExperimentation #NavalInnovation
MBDA Invests in Hybrid Drones, Maker of Jet-Electric Hydra 400 UAV
#MBDA #HybridDrones #Hydra400 #UAV #DefenseTech #UKDefence #HeavyLiftDrone #MilitaryInnovation #DroneTechnology #BritishArmy #SMEsInDefence
MBDA Invests in Hybrid Drones, Maker of Jet-Electric Hydra 400 UAV
#MBDA #HybridDrones #Hydra400 #UAV #DefenseTech #UKDefence #HeavyLiftDrone #MilitaryInnovation #DroneTechnology #BritishArmy #SMEsInDefence
Impressive stuff from the UK Army: their RapidDestroyer microwave weapon knocks out drone swarms cheaply. Tested against 100+ UAVs, costing only 10p per blast. Could reshape drone defence tactics. #MilitaryTech #Innovation #UKDefence
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
https://defensemirror.com/news/39314/U_K__Tests_Radio_Wave_Weapon_to_Defeat_Drone_Swarms
#UAV #Drones #MilitaryTech #UKDefence #DroneSwarm #CounterUAS #RFDEW #DirectedEnergy #MoD #BritishArmy
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
https://defensemirror.com/news/39314/U_K__Tests_Radio_Wave_Weapon_to_Defeat_Drone_Swarms
#UAV #Drones #MilitaryTech #UKDefence #DroneSwarm #CounterUAS #RFDEW #DirectedEnergy #MoD #BritishArmy
U.K., France, Ukraine Military Chiefs Plan Multinational Force to Deter Russia
#Ukraine #Russia #UKDefence #FranceMilitary #Kyiv #MultinationalForce #TonyRadakin #JohnHealey #UDCG #CoalitionOfTheWilling #MilitarySupport #NATOSupport
U.K., France, Ukraine Military Chiefs Plan Multinational Force to Deter Russia
#Ukraine #Russia #UKDefence #FranceMilitary #Kyiv #MultinationalForce #TonyRadakin #JohnHealey #UDCG #CoalitionOfTheWilling #MilitarySupport #NATOSupport
If this turns out to be true, it will be a total betrayal of Europe and our own workforce by the UK gov. The article explains it well, for the UK to defend itself, the Eurofighter is the right option.
Also, when the world is the most uncertain it's been since the cold war, and everyone is scrambling to re-arm. What is Britain going to do... Mothball its 2nd aircraft carrier!
#theBritishWay Cut back and side with the new fascist in town. Pathetic! #ukDefence #starmer
@auldsimon Link please? #ukdefence #ScrapTrident
