BAE wins four-year deal to support UK artillery

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement to supply artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components for the UK Armed Forces, including support for the British Army's 105mm Light Gun.

British general takes command of NATO Atlantic headquarters

General Nick Perry has become the first British officer to command NATO's JFC Norfolk, taking over the HQ responsible for protecting the transatlantic link and directing Alliance operations across the North Atlantic and High North.
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Ukraine streamlines permits for foreign service members

Ukraine has issued new guidance intended to make it easier for foreign nationals and stateless people serving under contract to obtain temporary residence permits.

US sends Abrams tanks and crews back to Lithuania

Two US Army battalions are due to deploy to Lithuania in late October as part of a regular troop rotation, including a heavy unit equipped with Abrams tanks and an engineering battalion, according to Lithuanian officials.

US Army tests 30mm AMPV infantry fighting vehicles

BAE Systems has delivered two 30mm-armed Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle prototypes to a US Army Transformation in Contact unit, with the vehicles now undergoing field evaluation and live-fire testing.

UK to brief defence and infrastructure chiefs on Russia

Senior figures from Britain’s defence industry and critical national infrastructure sectors are to receive closed-door government briefings on threats linked to Russia.

Danish intelligence warns Russia could attack NATO

Denmark says there is a low but growing risk that Russia could carry out a limited military attack against one or more NATO countries bordering Russia, potentially within the coming months.

MP warns Britain’s deterrence against Russia is its people

Graeme Downie MP says the UK is already in an unconventional war with Russia and argues that "our deterrence is our people" as skills shortages threaten defence resilience.

Russia tried to interfere in the 2019 election, says UK

Britain has evidence that Russian agencies tried to interfere in the 2019 general election, the Prime Minister has told the United Nations General Assembly.
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US backs Albania military modernisation with large loan

The United States has agreed a $302 million defence financing loan with Albania to support the modernisation of its armed forces and future purchases...