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UK outlines military collaboration with Israel
In a letter dated 1 May 2025, Luke Pollard MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, addressed Shockat Adam MP regarding concerns raised during the...
Major General Bruce new Governor of Edinburgh Castle
The role of Governor of Edinburgh Castle dates back to the early 12th century and serves as the King’s representative within the Castle, symbolising the enduring connection between the Castle and the Army in Scotland.
QinetiQ US to deliver survivability solutions for FLRAA
The contract, awarded by Integris Composites, involves the use of QinetiQ’s 'LAST Armor' Integration solution, which the firm say offers high-performance ballistic protection for both fixed-wing transport and rotary-wing platforms.
UK aiming to speed up delivery of new Challenger 3 tanks
"Additional resources have been directed towards ensuring the materials required for Challenger 3 main battle tanks are available to meet the delivery timescales."
GDELS unveils new tracked artillery system ‘NEMESIS’
The NEMESIS system is seen as a potential replacement for older artillery systems, such as the M109 howitzer. #FEINDEF25
Contract awarded for British Protector drone support
The US Department of Defense has awarded a contract worth approximately $10.8 million to provide support for the United Kingdom’s Protector drones.
British troops join major NATO exercise in Estonia
Hundreds of British Army soldiers have deployed to Estonia as part of a major multinational exercise named Exercise Hedgehog.
Commando aviators win top award for global ops
At one point, seven of 845 Naval Air Squadron’s ten Merlins and all personnel were deployed simultaneously across five locations in Europe and the Middle East.
RAF joins Canadian Arctic mission
Twelve members of No. 99 Squadron RAF have joined their Canadian counterparts in the Arctic Circle for Operation Boxtop.
UK to boost SME role in Nuclear Defence Supply Chain
The Ministry of Defence has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the role of British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK’s nuclear defence programme, with new initiatives aimed at increasing access and investment across the supply chain.