Contracts placed to directly replace munitions given to Ukraine
The contracts secured so far include orders for anti-tank weapons, Starstreak high-velocity missiles, lightweight multirole missiles, Javelin missiles, Brimstone missiles, 155-millimetre artillery rounds and 5.56-millimetre rifle rounds.
Data reveals 57% of British Army vehicles UK-made since 2010
Around 57% of the vehicles procured for the British Army since 2010 have been manufactured in the United Kingdom.
Updated Defence Command Paper published
The UK's refreshed Defence Command Paper outlines a £2.5 billion investment in military readiness, the formation of a Global Response Force, and a heightened focus on science and technology to meet evolving global threats.
British Army ‘teaching Ukrainians to survive and be lethal’
Op Interflex is a UK-led military training programme for Ukrainian recruits, so far 17,000 Ukrainians have received training via Op Interflex.
Workers at munitions depot set to strike
Members of GMB Scotland working at the Defence Equipment & Support (DES) munitions depot in Beith, North Ayrshire, are poised to strike on Monday over a dispute regarding retention bonuses.
Defence Committee: UK defence spending at ‘bare minimum'”
In a recent report by the Defence Committee, it has been alleged that the UK government is only committing to the "bare minimum" of the necessary defence spending.
Ben Wallace to step down as Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed his intention to step down from his post during the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, ending a tenure of four years.
MP claims mismanaged procurement put troop safety in danger
"Ajax represents the worst of UK procurement," a Defence Committee report states.
Trials begin for British Army’s new Boxer armoured vehicle
The Army will receive four Boxer variants, each serving a different purpose - an Infantry Carrier, a Specialist Carrier, a Command Post Carrier, and an Ambulance.
Contract awarded for Challenger 3’s missile defence system
The APS, supplied by Rafael, will be tested and integrated with the Challenger 3 tanks to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats.
