Exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 modified in size and scope
In response to the current outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the US military have modified exercise DEFENDER-Europe 20 "in size and scope".
Changing of the Guard now ‘without music or ceremony’ due to Coronavirus
Following Government advice to avoid mass gatherings, the ceremony that usually accompanies the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace has been cancelled, say the British Army.
NATO addresses response to Covid-19 pandemic
Secretary General Stoltenberg stressed that NATO remains committed to its mission of providing peace and security for nearly one billion citizens.
British military to ‘drawdown’ from Iraq following Covid-19 outbreak
Following a pause in the coalition training mission in Iraq some service personnel will be redeploying back to the UK, say the Ministry of Defence.
Steps being taken to prevent spread of Covid-19 among armed forces
Steps are being taken to try to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in the armed forces.
Government ‘looking at’ service personnel usage during Covid-19 outbreak
The Government are looking at existing contingency operations to provide support to the civil authorities.
URGENT: Call for businesses to help make NHS ventilators
Urgent assistance is needed with the supply of ventilators and components.
UK acquires first fleet of autonomous ground vehicle systems
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory have announced the purchase of five new autonomous land vehicle systems.
Gaming tech trialed for UK Armed Forces training
The Ministry of Defence say that trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite.
Statement from NATO on COVID-19
NATO have released a statement regarding Coronavirus.
