Jeremy Pocklington named new MOD Permanent Secretary
Jeremy Pocklington has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, following approval by the Prime Minister.
MOD, Army leaders issue statements after Webber sentencing
The Ministry of Defence has issued statements following the sentencing of former soldier Michael Webber, whose actions were linked to the death of Corporal Jaysley-Louise Beck.
Central European special ops command now fully active
A new multinational headquarters for special operations forces in Central Europe has reached full operational capability.
NATO and Japan deepen ties with defence industry talks
NATO and Japan have held their first formal dialogue on defence industrial cooperation and capability development, marking a new step in their growing security partnership, the alliance announced.
UK ramps up pressure on Putin
The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine, following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britain’s role as one of Kyiv’s closest allies.
NATO warns against losing biotech edge to China and Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia, the organisation stated.
British troops ‘ready to go’ to support peace in Ukraine
British troops are on standby to deploy as part of a planned multinational force to support Ukraine’s stability and security in the event of a ceasefire.
Work on NATO interoperability roadmap continues
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work is under way to deliver a national roadmap for deeper interoperability with NATO allies.
Grangemouth workers to get priority for new green jobs
Workers made redundant after the closure of the Grangemouth refinery will be given priority for new roles created through the Scottish Government’s £25 million Just Transition Fund, First Minister John Swinney announced on Wednesday.
Zarah Sultana’s NATO stance doesn’t add up
Zarah Sultana’s call for Britain to quit NATO while Ukraine fights for survival isn’t radical or brave, it’s incoherent and shows a complete failure to grasp how deterrence and reality work.
