Neo-Nazi propaganda collector jailed for terrorism offences
A man from West Yorkshire has been jailed for multiple terrorism offences after admitting to possessing and sharing extremist material online.
UK aims to sign howitzer deal in coming months
Britain expects to place a full production contract for its next-generation Mobile Fires Platform artillery system in the coming months, the Ministry of Defence has said, as negotiations with the supplier continue.
NATO corps chiefs set 2026 focus on year of execution
Senior army corps commanders from across NATO met in Izmir, Turkey, in late January to align planning and training priorities for 2026 as the Alliance moves to operationalise its regional defence plans.
Britain urged to turn whole-of-society talk into action
A leading military historian has warned MPs that the UK remains far behind Nordic allies in preparing society for the demands of modern conflict, arguing that government has failed to translate years of discussion about resilience into practical planning for mass mobilisation.
UK Rangers train for NATO spec ops leadership role
British Army Rangers have carried out a major training exercise on Northumberland moorland as the UK prepares to take over a NATO special operations leadership role from July.
UK rules out US-style procurement scheme for defence
The Ministry of Defence has said it has no plans to recruit a dedicated cadre of former defence industry executives.
MoD insists Gurkha pensions already match British troops
The Ministry of Defence has said Gurkha pension arrangements are already aligned for most service.
UK Government rules out Meta role in defence AI development
The Ministry of Defence has said it does not use services from Meta to build artificial intelligence systems for UK national security purposes.
Army moves to widen career paths for late entry officers
Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.
BAE launches incubator to spin defence tech into businesses
BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.
