Ajax programme boss sacked after safety failures
The senior official responsible for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle programme has been removed from post following a ministerial review that found serious failures in how safety risks were reported to ministers.
GRAYBURN to cover weapons from pistols to machine guns
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army future small arms programme, will encompass the full dismounted close combat weapons portfolio, ranging from pistols through to machine guns.
UK declines assessment of US military Grok use
The Ministry of Defence has declined to assess the potential operational impact of the United States introducing new generative artificial intelligence tools such as Grok into its military networks.
NATO ready to fight tonight as SACEUR warns threats rising
NATO senior military leadership has warned that the Alliance must remain prepared to respond immediately to escalating security threats.
NATO leaders seek to calm fears over Greenland tensions
Senior NATO military leaders moved to project unity and reassurance in Brussels as growing concern over Greenland and Arctic security spilled into public debate.
Lariam concerns raised in Parliament
The Ministry of Defence has said it is working with the NHS to ensure clinicians are aware of the potential side effects associated with mefloquine, following a parliamentary question on veteran mental health and suicide risk, the department stated.
Rutte warns NATO must boost defence output to deter Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that European allies must urgently expand defence industrial production, arguing that while the Alliance can defend itself today, long-term deterrence will fail without significantly higher output.
Army to test ASGARD digital strike network at corps level
The British Army is set to test the next iteration of its ASGARD digital reconnaissance and strike system at corps level in the second quarter of 2026.
UK to receive first RCH 155 artillery demonstrator in 2028
The British Army is expected to receive its first RCH 155 mobile artillery demonstrator in 2028, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
NATO leaders stress role of NCOs in alliance readiness
Senior enlisted leaders from NATO nations have been briefed at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on the Alliance’s approach to readiness and decision-making, according to NATO.
