Foreign Secretary announces £10m Ukraine aid at NATO talks
This morning at NATO HQ in Brussels, the UK Foreign Secretary announced £10 million to support repairs to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a doorstep statement.
Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe
Defence Minister Luke Pollard pointed to safety assurances from senior officials as the reason the MOD approved Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability.
Foreign Secretary backs Ukraine as NATO urges faster buildup
The Foreign Office did not respond to repeated requests for comment, an unusual silence given the significance of the UK’s public position on Ukraine.
American tanks fire guns in Lithuania
US soldiers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a multinational live-fire exercise in Lithuania, where an M1A3 Abrams tank fired its main gun during joint training at Pabradė Training Area.
Manchester police arrest man over synagogue attack
Counter Terrorism Policing North West has arrested a thirty one year old man at Manchester Airport in connection with the 2 October attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, the police stated.
Gurkha recruits achieve full pass rate at Catterick
The Gurkha Training Company has reported a one hundred percent pass rate for its latest intake, with all 274 recruits completing the 39 week Combat Infantry Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick.
Rutte warns NATO to accelerate defence spending and output
NATO chief Mark Rutte said allies must confront rising threats by accelerating defence investment, boosting industrial output and sustaining support for Ukraine ahead of the Ankara summit.
U.S. Army orders more Bradley vehicles from BAE Systems
BAE Systems and the US Army have finalised a contract modification worth more than $390 million to upgrade additional Bradley Fighting Vehicles to the A4 configuration.
NATO chief visits Iceland for security talks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held meetings in Iceland on Thursday during a visit that included discussions with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir.
Home Office urged to act on Iran botnet flagged by UKDJ
Scottish Conservative MSP Stephen Kerr has urged the UK Government to investigate a coordinated influence operation, identified by the UK Defence Journal and others as linked to Iran, that targets online discussions about Scottish independence.
