UK ‘committed ‘ to help raising $411bn to rebuild Ukraine
The UK has committed over £4.7 billion in non-military support to Ukraine's reconstruction, including fiscal support and investments aimed at fostering a resilient, modernised economy.
British Army considering new short-range air defence platforms
The British Army is currently exploring various options to update its short-range air defence arsenal, following the transfer of Stormer vehicles to Ukraine.
British troops fire Archer artillery in Sweden
Archer Mobile Howitzers operated by British troops fired 155mm rounds during a training exercise in Sweden.
Troubling capability shortfalls of British Army laid bare
Issues include a lack of tank, infantry fighting vehicles and artillery numbers plus missile defence and a range of other capability shortfalls.
Defence Committee urges Government to boost military
The Committee finds that, in the event of a prolonged high-intensity war, equipment which is even halfway viable for regeneration is better than none.
Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Babcock and Supacat launch Jackal 3 production
Babcock and Supacat have officially launched production of 70 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army.
500 support vehicles rapidly procured for British Army
Under a £282 million contract, Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles will deliver 500 multipurpose trucks that will allow personnel to load flat racks onto the platform, which can carry essential logistics.
Crisis looms as 12,000 MOD buildings may be at risk
Despite completing surveys of 11,602 buildings, the ministry remains tight-lipped about the presence of RAAC, fuelling concerns and frustration.
UK estimates 350,000 Russian troops, 2600 tanks lost in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence estimates over 350,000 Russian personnel casualties, and significant losses of military assets, including 2,600 tanks and 4,900 armoured vehicles, in Ukraine since February 2022.
