UK Armed Forces gain recruits but shrink overall in 2025
The UK Armed Forces have seen a welcome boost in recruitment, but overall force numbers have declined, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining personnel strength across all services.
Britain’s new defence pact with the EU
The United Kingdom and the European Union have signed an expansive new agreement to deepen security and defence cooperation.
Regiments told off for political posts critical of Labour
The British Army has updated its guidance on regimental social media use following unauthorised posts by two regiments that promoted a petition opposing government legal reforms.
Capita awarded £7.5m to deliver Army adventure training
Capita Entrust has been awarded a £7.5 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to provide adventure training for British Army recruits.
MoD issues pipeline notice for mounted SHORAD study
The system is intended to deliver a highly mobile, integrated air defence capability able to protect UK ground forces from threats such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and potentially cruise missiles.
MOD outlines steps to tackle abuse in Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a series of reforms aimed at strengthening how serious complaints of harassment, sexual assault, and misconduct are handled in the Armed Forces.
Trump: Putin ‘gone crazy’ after record Ukraine drone attack
President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Vladimir Putin following Russia’s largest aerial assault of the war, saying the Russian leader is “needlessly killing a lot of people” and has “gone absolutely CRAZY.”
Final batch of British MLRS launchers funded
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $214 million contract by the U.S. Army for the continued upgrade of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), with funding contributions from the UK, Finland, and Italy.
Reduced trust in U.S. not halting defence industry ties—Yet
Despite growing concerns over political uncertainty in Washington, defence industry cooperation between the U.S. and Europe continues, experts said at a recent CEPA press briefing.
NATO needs a ‘factory reset’ as US urges allies to do more
Labour MP Calvin Bailey has warned that NATO must fundamentally shift its mindset and accelerate defence industrial mobilisation, following a Defence Select Committee visit to Washington.
