MOD cuts armed forces recruitment time by 39%
The Ministry of Defence has significantly reduced the time it takes for new recruits to join the UK Armed Forces and is implementing further reforms to streamline the process.
How the British Army aims to ‘double lethality’
The plan to boost British Army fighting power rests of "the combination of traditional crude equipment with that autonomous capability laid over the top" said Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff.
Limit set on Commonwealth recruitment despite high interest
The annual cap for recruiting non-British Commonwealth citizens into the UK Armed Forces remains fixed at 1,350 individuals across all services, despite a significant surge in applications in recent years.
UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security amid review
Responding to a series of written questions from Graeme Downie MP, Defence Minister Luke Pollard reiterated that the UK "is committed to maintaining a coherent Defence posture in the region and will defend and support our Allies should the need arise".
UK holds 1,600 troops at for domestic resilience tasks
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that approximately 1,600 military personnel are currently held at readiness to support UK resilience operations, according to a written parliamentary response.
Radakin: Royal Navy growing, RAF steady, Army shrinking
Britain’s Chief of the Defence Staff has acknowledged that the Armed Forces are continuing to shrink by “about two to three hundred” personnel each month, but expressed cautious optimism that the trend is beginning to stabilise.
British Army recieves 100 Ajax armoured vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle programme remains on track.
Army advances Project Grayburn to replace SA80A3 Rifles
The British Army is moving forward with plans to replace its current standard-issue rifle, the L85A3 – more commonly known as the SA80A3 – under the developing Project Grayburn, with "various rifle calibres being considered".
Ireland buying $46m worth of Javelin anti-tank weapons
Te U.S. State Department say that the deal would "enhance Ireland’s capability to build its long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defence requirements".
U.S. Commander suspended after portrait incident
A photograph of Donald Trump was found turned around and facing the wall.
