Ukraine agrees to American ceasefire proposal
BREAKING - The United States has put forward a ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities in Ukraine, with Kyiv agreeing to the terms.
UK ‘ready and willing’ to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
"The UK is ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary."
UK Member of Parliament outraged over secret filming
Labour MP Emily Thornberry has condemned the secret filming of a UK parliamentary delegation during a visit to Israel’s Knesset, describing the incident as unacceptable and demanding an investigation.
Defence to set new SME spending target by June
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will publish its target for direct spending with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the 2024-25 financial year by June 2025.
UK monitors risks of Chinese tech in defence supply chain
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it actively monitors the presence of Chinese-manufactured technology within UK defence procurement and supply chains.
MASS secures £17.5m JCAST contract extension
Defence and training support provider MASS, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has been awarded a two-year extension on its Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract for UK Strategic Command.
UK withholds ammo purchase numbers amid security concerns
The refusal to release specific figures comes amid a wider effort by NATO allies to scale up ammunition production, particularly in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
British defence industry warns of skills shortages
The UK defence industry is struggling to meet increased production demands due to shortages in skilled workers, key materials, and lengthy security clearance processes, according to industry leaders.
Britain considering buying more rocket artillery launchers
The UK is considering the procurement of an additional 15 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers to boost its deep-strike capabilities.
Six arrested for operating a Russian spy ring in UK
A group of six Bulgarian nationals residing in the UK have been convicted of operating a Russian spy ring, following an extensive counterintelligence investigation by the Metropolitan Police.
