Shapps defends secrecy over Afghan data breach handling
Former defence secretary Sir Grant Shapps has defended his decision to withhold briefings from senior parliamentarians for around a month following the Afghan data breach, telling MPs he believed wider disclosure could have put lives at risk.
Royal Navy tracks Russian shadow tanker off Gibraltar
Royal Navy forces monitored a sanctioned Russian-linked oil tanker as it transited the Strait of Gibraltar, ahead of a subsequent French boarding operation, as part of wider allied efforts to disrupt Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet.
Defence signs logistics mobilisation pact with nine firms
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it is working with industry to improve the UK ability to mobilise logistics personnel during times of crisis, following a parliamentary question on workforce preparedness.
NATO commander hails Nordic military power in the Arctic
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe has highlighted the growing impact of Sweden and Finland on Alliance northern posture, describing their capabilities as a major enhancement to Arctic readiness.
UK and France to lead new multinational force for Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed further details of plans for a proposed multinational force intended to support Ukrainian defence, reconstruction and long-term stability, following a series of parliamentary questions.
Trump praises UK troops after Afghanistan remarks backlash
US President Donald Trump has publicly praised British troops who served in Afghanistan after his earlier comments about NATO forces triggered strong criticism from veterans, politicians and military families on both sides of the Atlantic.
Melorius scrapped after CBRN alternative emerges
The Ministry of Defence has explained the circumstances behind a write-off linked to the cancellation of a chemical and biological medical countermeasure programme.
Police Scotland on care, continuity and service life
As part of our new series examining how Scottish public sector organisations support staff with links to the Armed Forces, Police Scotland offers an example of how those commitments are delivered within an emergency service.
Dalzell steel shortage judged low risk to FSS ship build
The Ministry of Defence has said the current shortage of raw materials at Liberty Steel’s Dalzell plant is assessed as posing a low risk to the construction of the Royal Navy’s future Fleet Solid Support ships.
Report urges reforms to unlock SME role in UK defence
A new report by Babcock and the University of Exeter shows that small and medium sized enterprises could play a significantly larger role in strengthening UK defence resilience, but warns that structural barriers continue to limit their participation.
