Diversity stats for the British armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has published the biannual armed forces diversity statistics.
‘Project Highlight ‘ – Britain looking to develop new Laser Warning Device
Britain is looking to develop a new 'Laser Warning Device' to equip its armed forces.
NATO warns ‘aggression against Ukraine will have massive consequences’
NATO has warned Russia against 'further aggression' in Ukraine.
British Army Special Operations Brigade looking for new rifle
The new rifle will be issued to the British Army's new 'Special Operations Brigade'.
British artillery replacement project continuing
The Mobile Fires Platform project, the replacement for the AS90, is moving forward but remains in the concept phase.
296 Ajax armoured vehicle hulls delivered from Spain so far
Just under 300 hulls that will one day become Ajax armoured vehicles have been delivered to the UK.
272 devices missing from the Ministry of Defence this year
So far this year, 272 laptops, mobile phones, memory sticks and hard drives have been lost or stolen from the Ministry of Defence.
British Army infantry to number 19,400 by 2025
By 2025 the entire Regular Army and Army Reserve combined will stand at 102,500 troops, 19,400 of which will be infantry troops.
Warnings ignored over Ajax safety issues
Reports identifying serious safety issues with Ajax were 'retracted and ignored' by the project team.
More British troops to support vaccine rollout
750 British armed forces personnel will be used in England and Scotland to boost the speed of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
