Heavy Machine Guns and armour stolen from MoD
The Ministry of Defence has revealed the theft and loss of a range of defence assets, including decommissioned heavy machine guns and VIRTUS helmets.
Army recruitment goals not met since 2010
Figures reveal a cumulative deficit of 22,350 in the Basic Training Starts (BTS) targets for the British Army, compared to the total recruitment goal of 119,530 set over the period from 2010 to 2023.
MoD sees surge in lost or stolenlaptops and mobile phones
Over thelast four years, a total of 1,562 eletronic devices were reported lost or stolen by the Ministry of Defence.
MOD to contract for 196 Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles
This contract, including ski-sleds, trailers, and support, is valued at approximately £10 million and will extend over a period of five years.
BAE partners with REACT for UK flood relief efforts
The partnership includes a full funding of REACT's £30,000 UK Flood Appeal, enabling the charity to recruit, train, and equip teams of volunteer flood responders nationwide.
New medical services regiment forms in Glasgow
The new 215 Scottish Multirole Medical Regiment, with its Regimental Headquarters in Glasgow, encompasses a wide spectrum of healthcare capabilities.
No plans to fly Palestinian flag over UK Parliament
Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle plans to fly the Palestinian flag over Parliament in the coming days, it has been revealed.
U.S Army signs with BAE Systems for new M777 howitzers
BAE Systems will work with its supply chain in the UK and the US to produce the major M777 titanium structures, which form the basis of the gun.
Aircraft refuellers being upgraded to last another 15 years
The 5,000l-capacity Small Capacity Aircraft Refuellers (SCARs), which will supply the bulk of the fuel for helicopters including Chinook, Merlin and Apache have reached Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Scottish soldiers first to embed with Japanese troops
Sixteen soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS) became the first British Army troops to embed with Japanese forces during a major exercise last month.
