Britain second biggest defence spender in NATO
NATO has released a report detailing the defence spending of its members.
NATO allies in ‘show of firepower’ in the Balkans
British troops Troops joined forces from 13 countries for the 'Joint Allied Power Demonstration Day' in Romania, the culmination of a key NATO exercise called Steadfast Defender.
Scottish & North Irish Yeomanry hone skills
The exercise is designed to build upon low level skills in the Light Cavalry role.
UK confirms JAGM missile for AH-64E Apache fleet
British AH-64E Apache helicopters will be armed with the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) in addition to Hellfire missiles.
British armed forces assist NHS Scotland vaccination effort
Military personnel will deploy to the central belt of Scotland, assisting NHS Scotland efforts to administer doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ajax armoured vehicle suffering ‘serious issues’
Trials of Ajax armoured vehicles were halted due to excessive vibration and noise, leaving crews suffering from nausea, swollen joints and tinnitus.
Hanwha pitch K9 howitzer to UK as AS90 replacement
South Korean firm Hanwha Defense will compete for the UK's 'Mobile Fires Platform' programme, the project to replace the AS90.
Apache ground crew train before Estonia deployment
Apache helicopter ground crews have been preparing for their latest deployment to Estonia.
Boxer prototype production begins in Germany
Delivery of Boxer is due to begin at the end of 2022 with the first vehicles scheduled to be ready for service in 2023.
All British troops to be offered vaccine by 31st July 2021
The British military expects to have all personnel vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of July.
