Britain reaffirms commitment to defend Falkland Islands
During his visit to the Falkland Islands, Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard reaffirmed the UK's unwavering commitment to the security and prosperity of the territory.
Retention efforts across the Armed Forces outlined
Due to ongoing challenges with personnel retention, the Ministry of Defence say it is implementing new initiatives to address pay, career progression, and wellbeing. Whether these measures will yield lasting results remains to be seen.
BAE Systems reports strong financial performance
BAE Systems has reported a strong operational and financial performance for 2024, reaffirming its confidence in meeting its full-year guidance. The company has continued to experience solid order intake, with approximately £25 billion worth of orders secured year-to-date.
SNP MP urges faster increase in defence spending
Graham Leadbitter, the SNP MP for Moray West, Nairn, and Strathspey, expressed concern over the government's lack of a clear timeline for meeting the 2.5% of GDP target for defence spending.
Government remain unclear on 2.5% defence target timeline
Government stops short of committing to 2.5% defence spending target this parliament, with no clear timeline provided.
New funding boosts support for homeless veterans
Al Carns MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Veterans, outlined a new £3.5 million funding commitment for veteran homelessness programmes, including Op FORTITUDE.
UK Boxer systems deployment timelines remain unclear
In a response to Mark Francois MP, the Ministry of Defence reply suggests that, while progress continues, precise deployment timelines for these systems are still uncertain.
MoD prioritises recruitment and retention with new approach
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that recommendations from the Haythornthwaite Review on incentivising the Armed Forces, particularly for engineers and other essential skill groups, are being actively considered.
More British veterans eligible for Nuclear Test Medal
The UK government has announced that more British veterans will now be eligible to receive the Nuclear Test Medal in recognition of their contributions to nuclear weapons development.
UK and South Korea strengthen cybersecurity cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to joint cybersecurity initiatives, following the 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London.
