Defence Committee Chair warns over British military decline
Tobias Ellwood, Chair of the Defence Committee, issued a stark warning regarding the state of the UK's armed forces and defence readiness.
Ukraine pushes forward against Russian troops
The most intense bouts of fighting are centred in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, western Donetsk Oblast, and around the city of Bakhmut.
Tory MP demands ‘reverse army cuts, forces stretched’
"To deter war, one needs to prepare and train for it, with sufficient mass to sustain a lengthy conflict. On that point alone, we must reverse the decision to cut the Army by 10,000."
Labour criticise reduction in British armed forces
In the House of Commons, John Healey (@JohnHealey_MP), the Labour MP for Wentworth and Dearne and Shadow Secretary of State for Defence, vehemently criticised the government's defence spending.
British forces help fortify NATO in Exercise Spring Storm
The exercise involved 14,000 land, sea, and air personnel from countries including the UK, Estonia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the United States.
UK reiterates NATO commitment amid security transformation
In a written question, Holly Lynch queried the Secretary of State for Defence on the measures being taken to ensure that the UK fulfills its NATO obligations.
Russian Defence Minister in spotlight
In the latest UK Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence has discussed Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's recent high-profile public appearances and comments related to Russia's operations.
Frameworks ‘needed’ for Ukrainian security say NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg emphasised the importance of providing security guarantees for Ukraine during a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Oslo City Hall on Thursday, 1 June 2023.
Ukraine gets green light for $285m US Missile Defense System
The US has approved a sale to the Ukrainian Government of the 'National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System' (NASAMS) and associated equipment, which is estimated to cost around $285 million.
Czech Republic seals $2.2bn BAE deal for 246 CV90s
The Czech Republic has finalised a monumental $2.2 billion (£1.6 billion) contract with BAE Systems to procure 246 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles.
