UK adjusts education allowance for military families
In response to recent changes in VAT policy affecting private school fees, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed adjustments to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to support military families.
Armed forces recruitment falls short of targets
The Royal Navy met 60% of its target, while the British Army achieved around 63%, and the RAF saw the highest proportion of recruits relative to target, reaching 70% of its goal.
Europe must boost defence industry, says report
A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that European NATO members face a challenging path in rebuilding their military capabilities to meet growing threats, particularly from Russia.
Decline in combat-ready personnel over last five years
Combat-ready UK Armed Forces personnel dropped from 74,966 in 2020 to 70,280 in 2024, reflecting a steady decline across all branches.
Reports suggest UK-led buffer zone in Ukraine
The suggested plan would potentially place thousands of British troops at the forefront of enforcing peace in eastern Ukraine.
MOD assures blast furnace closure ‘limited’ defence impact
The Ministry of Defence has stated that it does not anticipate any adverse impact on the UK's defence industry or virgin steel supply resulting from potential closures of blast furnaces at Port Talbot and Scunthorpe.
UK to produce artillery gun barrels using British steel
The UK is set to reintroduce domestic manufacturing of artillery gun barrels for the first time in a decade, with Sheffield Forgemasters providing British steel for production.
Germany to reintroduce national service
Germany is advancing plans to reintroduce national service as part of a broader initiative to enhance both national and NATO defence capabilities to deter Russia.
Some British uniforms and protective gear sourced from China
UK Government departments have procured uniforms, protective gear, and other essential items from Chinese suppliers.
MoD outlines effort to inform veterans on Camp Lejeune water
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its recent efforts to inform veterans potentially affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, a U.S. Marine Corps base.
