FCDO moves ahead with Berlin embassy security renewal
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has launched preliminary market engagement for a new contract to renew security guarding services at the British Embassy in Berlin
UK backs Syria pledge to eliminate chemical weapons
The UK has welcomed commitments by Syria’s new leadership to fully identify and eliminate remaining chemical weapons stockpiles, according to a statement delivered at the UN Security Council.
UK confirms closure of less-lethal weapons advisory body
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons has been closed, with its advisory role transferred to a Home Office body.
Welsh Cavalry sharpen marksmanship in live-fire training
Soldiers from 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards have completed a week of live-fire marksmanship training in Cumbria aimed at maintaining combat readiness and weapons proficiency, according to the British Army.
Defence plans £750m digital workplace services overhaul
The Ministry of Defence is preparing a major recompetition of its digital workplace services, with a future contract potentially worth up to £750 million over five years, according to a prior information notice.
UK enters assessment phase for Patria 6×6 vehicle
The UK has entered the assessment phase of a multinational armoured vehicle programme centred on the Patria 6x6, with no procurement decision yet taken, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Future of surplus Challenger 2 tanks remains undecided
No decision has yet been taken on the future of the Challenger 2 tanks that will not be upgraded under the Challenger 3 programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
UK to spend £200m getting forces ready to deploy to Ukraine
The UK has accelerated £200 million in defence funding to prepare its armed forces for potential deployment to Ukraine as part of a Multinational Force.
Armed Forces at work inside Scotland’s largest NHS board
The opening article of our Armed Forces at Work in Scotland series looks inside NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, where support for Armed Forces Community staff is woven into a large and complex workforce.
UK considers role in multilateral security bank for Ukraine
Labour MP Alex Baker pressed ministers on whether the UK should back a multilateral defence and security bank to underpin long-term support for Ukraine, with the government confirming discussions are under way.
