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2 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that over £360 million has been paid in common law compensation for hearing loss claims involving military and civilian personnel since 2003, though the full scale of the issue remains difficult to quantify due to data limitations.
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2 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
Speaking before the Defence Committee on 1 April, Freedman was asked about reports—most notably from NBC—that the Trump administration had considered removing the US from the SACEUR role or combining it with US Africa Command.
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2 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
The United Kingdom’s contribution to European security will endure regardless of whether a formal UK-EU security pact is signed, Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman told MPs this week—warning that political disputes, such as those over fishing rights, should not be allowed to derail critical cooperation on defence.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
According to Veterans Minister Al Carns, “The overall forecast cost for RLAP has not changed since 5 July 2024.”The RLAP provides rented housing for personnel where standard service accommodation is unavailable. It forms part of the wider MOD housing system, which includes Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) and Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA), both of which are offered when military accommodation is unavailable or unsuitable.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
The Defence Secretary has announced what he called the “deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years”, pledging to end what he described as a culture “obsessed with process” and refocus the system on outcomes, accountability, and operational readiness.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
The discussion came as part of the Defence Committee’s ongoing inquiry into “Defence in the Grey Zone”—a strategic space where sub-threshold tactics like cyber attacks and disinformation sit alongside traditional military posturing. Labour MP Emma Lewell pressed the panel on whether Russia’s track record of “bite-and-hold” operations—in Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine—should prompt the UK to expand its own forward-deployed presence to prevent further incursions.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
Speaking before the Defence Committee on 1 April, Freedman said, “If you look at much of the commentary, it takes for granted that the Russians have the initiative… [but] since the latest Russian offensive started… it’s gained very little.” While Russia has captured some small towns, he said, “as a percentage of Ukrainian territory, it’s quite small.” Reflecting on President Putin’s earlier expectations, Freedman suggested the Kremlin had anticipated greater results following delays in U.S....
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
During a debate in the House of Lords on 26 March, Lord Clarke of Nottingham (Conservative) pressed the Government on its approach to European defence integration, suggesting that post-Brexit gaps in cooperation were hampering the UK’s strategic influence.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
In response to questions from Conservative MP James Cartlidge (South Suffolk), Defence Minister Maria Eagle outlined the expectations for the high-profile role, which is currently under recruitment.
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3 weeks ago | 
ukdefencejournal.org.uk | LandBy George Allison |George Allison
Defence Secretary John Healey has reiterated the Government’s position that Ukraine’s security is integral to Britain’s own, as questions were raised in the House of Commons about the future of UK military support should it be opposed or blocked by the Trump Administration.
