UK Government has sought ‘legal advice’ on Ajax
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it has sought legal advice from the Government Legal Department on the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme, following a direct question from Mark Francois MP.
MOD cites family life and civilian jobs in troop exits
The Ministry of Defence has said that pressures on family life and opportunities outside the military remain the primary reasons personnel leave the armed forces, despite recent improvements in recruitment and retention.
UK to restart nuclear submarine defuelling in 2026
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that defuelling of the UK’s decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines is set to restart in 2026, as preparations continue at specialist dock facilities in Devonport.
RAF engineer retention scheme for F-35 costs £113.5m
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that the RAF’s Financial Retention Incentive for engineers supporting the UK’s F-35 Lightning programme is worth approximately £113.5 million.
Challenger 3 production tied to trials, not fixed date
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that manufacturing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank will not begin on a fixed timetable, but only once performance trials have been successfully completed.
UK confirms carrier drone refuelling still under review
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work on autonomous, carrier-based refuelling and logistics aircraft for the Royal Navy remains ongoing, underlining that no decisions have yet been taken on fielding such systems.
Downie presses on Rosyth docking timeline for Dreadnought
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that early design work is underway to deliver a Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth Dockyard, following a parliamentary question from Graeme Downie MP.
What do we know about America’s new modern battleship?
Here are the key specifications of America’s new Trump-class laser-armed battleship, a large guided-missile surface combatant designed for hypersonic strike and nuclear deterrence.
Trump unveils new laser battleship named after himself
The planned Trump-class battleships would displace over 35,000 tonnes and combine laser defences, hypersonic and nuclear-capable missiles, railguns and large vertical launch capacity.
No current plans for laser weapons on UK carriers
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there are currently no plans to fit defensive laser weapons directly to the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
