Historic Manchester steel firm lays off more than 100 staff
More than 100 workers at a Manchester steel fabrication company with roots in the Second World War have been laid off, with staff told they would receive no working hours through December and into January.
MPs warn ESG rules risk limiting defence industry
Members of Parliament have raised concerns that environmental, social and governance (ESG) rules are restricting access to finance for UK defence firms.
MARTE project raises questions over Challenger 3 exports
Ministers say export opportunities remain under review as Europe advances a next-generation main battle tank programme.
Lanarkshire chosen for new UK AI growth zone
Lanarkshire in Scotland has been named as the location for the latest AI Growth Zone, a development expected to support more than 3,400 jobs and attract billions of pounds in private investment.
British Army reviews gun options for Ares vehicles
The Northrop Grumman M230LF dual-feed Bushmaster chain gun is being assessed for Ares.
Wallace warns modern warfare strains military data security
Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace has told MPs that the Afghan data breach exposed deeper structural problems in how sensitive information is handled during modern military operations.
BAE Systems wins Paladin howitzer production deal
The award covers the manufacture of 40 further M109A7 Paladin sets, including the associated M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicles used to support artillery operations.
Defence investment plan delay raises industry concerns
While the Ministry of Defence maintains that capability delivery is continuing in parallel with plan development, industry representatives have stressed that clarity remains critical to maintaining confidence across the defence sector.
UK defence confirms no contracts with X or xAI
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it has not spent money on contracts with X in around two years, following a written parliamentary question on the use of the social media platform by the department.
Army withdraws Ajax IOC after ministers misled
The Ministry of Defence has formally withdrawn Initial Operating Capability for the Ajax armoured vehicle programme.
