Chancellor pledges extra £1 billion for defence
The Chancellor Philip Hammond has pledged an extra £1bn for defence in order to boost cyber capability and the Dreadnought submarine program.
The Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms (COBR) – A Short Introduction
The UK’s emergency response committee only convenes to handle potentially disruptive or significant matters. This makes the decision to hold a COBR meeting reserved to a few events of national relevance.
UK ranked top in measurement of diplomatic and cultural clout
A report measuring economic, diplomatic and cultural clout has named the United Kingdom as the worlds top soft power.
UK announces new Arctic strategy but are there enough resources to back it up?
Gavin Williamson has announced a new Defence Arctic Strategy, but does the British military have enough resources to back it up?
The Mangled Myths Dogging the F-35
With the RAAF’s first two operational F-35 fighters arriving in early December, long-time critics have launched a fresh wave of claims that the aircraft is a disaster.
UK most pessimistic about prospects for peace according to global poll
The UK has emerged as the most pessimistic country regarding its future peace prospects in a survey of 15 countries commissioned by the British Council and International Alert.
Armed Forces need 8,200 more personnel in ‘largest shortfall in many years’
A devastating new report has highlighted skill shortages in 102 critical areas across the armed forces. Commanders have reportedly had to cancel leave as a result in an effort to maintain operations.
No change to Op Althea shoulder insignia, contrary to claims on social media
The Permanent Joint Headquarters (PJHQ) has confirmed to us that British soldiers in Bosnia have not changed their shoulder insignia, contrary to a wildly shared tweet from the 'Veterans for Britain' group.
The Drone Threat Is Real. The Solution Is Complex.
In August, Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro claimed he was the target of a drone-borne explosive assassination attempt.
Four Key Questions About an ‘Arab NATO’
In July, U.S. President Donald Trump made waves in Brussels by suggesting that the U.S. might "do its own thing" if NATO Alliance members don't meet defence spending commitments.
