UK deploys Search & Rescue teams to Turkey after earthquakes
The United Kingdom is deploying emergency response teams to Turkey to support ongoing rescue efforts in the wake of the recent earthquakes.
Ukrainian troops ‘quick to master’ Challenger tanks
Tank crews from Ukraine have been "quick to master" the controls of the mighty Challenger 2 tank, say the Ministry of Defence.
Tanks retain ‘central role’ in British Army vision of future
"No existing capability can match the tactical utility or strategic influence of armoured forces."
BAE and MBDA demo Akeron and CV90 firepower
MBDA's AKERON MP missile was successfully fired from a BAE Systems Hägglunds CV90 infantry combat vehicle at a test range in northern Sweden.
BAE wins order for 20 more CV90 Mjölner mortar systems
This new order for 20 additional CV90 mortar systems for the Swedish Army brings the total fleet to 80 vehicles, planned to be in service by 2025.
UK-led coalition force ‘increases activity’ to secure north
The Joint Expeditionary Force has "increased military activities to provide greater levels of security assurance to members", deploying military forces to provide assurance to Finland and Sweden during their accession to NATO.
Ukrainian crews arrive in the UK to train on British tanks
Ukrainian tank crews have arrived in the UK to begin training on Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks.
Russia threatens West over Ukraine assistance – again
Russia, a country unable to defeat a much smaller and less heavily armed neighbour on its border, has once again inexplicably threatened the worlds leading military alliance over help given to Ukraine.
British weapon stocks ‘will not fall below safe line’
"We are absolutely clear that we will never go below the safe line that we require for the security of our own nation."
British tanks to be in Ukrainian hands by end of March
British Challenger 2 tanks will be in Ukrainian hands for use against Russia by the end of March, with troops beginning training on the tanks next week.
