Rutte urges deeper NATO-EU defence cooperation
The NATO Secretary General has told MEPs that closer cooperation between NATO and the EU is essential to boost defence production, sustain support for Ukraine and strengthen European security.
UK-led Ukraine force set out, deployment tied to ceasefire
Ministers have defined the mission of a UK- and France-led multinational force for Ukraine, confirming it would only deploy after a cessation of hostilities and subject to a parliamentary vote.
No dates or numbers for RCH 155 artillery
The Ministry of Defence says it is still too early to confirm delivery timelines or fleet size for the RCH 155 wheeled artillery system, despite ongoing trials of two guns.
MOD admits Project Rarden accounts entry was an error
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a £3.7 million entry linked to Project Rarden in its latest accounts was incorrectly labelled and does not relate to any active armoured vehicle programme.
UK sets out Project Grayburn rifle replacement to industry
The Ministry of Defence has issued an industry notice expanding concept work on Project GRAYBURN, the long-running effort to replace the SA80, with an emphasis on UK manufacture, multiple variants and defeating modern body armour.
Immigration raids hit record levels across UK and Scotland
Immigration Enforcement activity has reached its highest level on record, with the Home Office reporting sharp increases in raids and arrests targeting illegal working across the UK, including a significant rise in operations in Scotland.
Defence chief warns UK lacks funds for current plans
The Ministry of Defence is forecasting a funding gap against current plans by the end of the financial year, despite remaining within its spending limits to date, the Chief of the Defence Staff has told MPs.
UK currently has ‘no plan’ to mobilise NHS for mass casualties
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, has told MPs that the UK does not yet have a complete national plan for mobilising the NHS in the event of a major war.
Iranian-linked Scottish accounts fall silent again
A network of social media accounts posing as Scottish independence supporters has fallen silent once again, closely mirroring a fresh shutdown of internet access inside Iran.
Mk44S Bushmaster enters full-rate production
Northrop Grumman has entered full-rate production of its Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Gun for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle programme, with the weapon set to equip the ACV-30.
