Mental health remains leading barrier for Army recruits
More than half of Army applicants refused on medical grounds in 2024 were turned away for psychiatric reasons, according to new figures.
Details of restricted UK arms exports to Israel
Defence Secretary John Healey has told MPs that the UK has refused all export licences for military goods that might be used by Israel in current operations in Gaza, following the Business and Trade Secretary’s suspension of such licences last year.
MOD to award £4.1m contract for gun mount spares
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has published a transparency notice signalling its intention to award a four-year contract to ISTEC Services Limited for the...
MOD seeks ballistic testing services for personal armour
The Ministry of Defence has issued a preliminary market engagement notice for ballistic testing services to support both new-to-service projects and the ongoing support of personal armour used by Armed Forces personnel.
Home Office acquires OSINT tools to curb boat crossings
In the context of the Home Office’s planned procurement, OSINT capabilities will be combined with social media analysis and geospatial data analysis to strengthen UK border security.
New rules give forces families more freedom at home
Thousands of military homes will be transformed into family homes under new measures allowing Armed Forces families greater freedom to keep pets, decorate their homes and run businesses from them.
Netherlands funds $500m U.S. equipment package for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed the delivery of the first package of U.S. military equipment for Ukraine under the Alliance’s new Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, fully funded by the Netherlands.
AWE resolves safety notice over explosive handling breach
The Office for Nuclear Regulation m has closed an improvement notice issued to AWE after the company addressed a safety concern at its Aldermaston site in West Berkshire.
The Glasgow Gunners and the value of community engagement
In a suburban Glasgow park, Army Reservists from 207 (City of Glasgow) Battery Royal Artillery met locals, answered questions, and inspired children with the science behind their work. Engagement like this keeps the military connected to communities.
BAE developing rapid capability kits for U.S. Army AMPV
The AMPV kits will build on earlier integration work that has included five turreted prototypes, such as a Modular Turreted Mortar and 30mm unmanned weapon systems.
