Minister says defence investment plan will be published when ready
A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
Finland courts UK defence ties with Arctic-proven space tech
Finland has showcased its aerospace and defence capabilities in London as Helsinki seeks deeper cooperation with the United Kingdom on resilient European space and security technologies.
Global defence spending hits 2.63 trillion dollars
Global defence spending rose to USD 2.63 trillion in 2025, up 2.5 per cent year on year, as great power rivalry and national insecurity continued to drive military investment, according to the latest edition of The Military Balance published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
Trial helps accelerate next gen atomic clock for UK military
A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has supported the development of next-generation atomic clock tech.
16 Air Assault demos AI-enabled air manoeuvre strike
The British Army 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team has showcased AI-enabled recce-strike capabilities during a visit by the Chief of the General Staff, highlighting how the UK high-readiness force is integrating new tech to reinforce NATO at short notice.
Ajax to reach full capability by 2029 if not scrapped
The Government has confirmed that the Ajax armoured vehicle is expected to achieve Full Operating Capability by the end of 2029, provided the project survives an ongoing ministerial review.
Kongsberg to supply RS4 weapon stations for CAVS fleet
Patria has signed a contract with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for the delivery of PROTECTOR RS4 remote weapon stations for more than 300 Patria 6x6 armoured vehicles under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme.
MOD removes need to request permission for pets in SFA
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that service families will no longer need to seek permission to keep a pet at home, as part of reforms under the Defence Housing Strategy.
