Defence workers being refused bank accounts
Defence workers are being refused bank accounts by challenger banks and defence firms cannot find landlords willing to rent them property, senior industry figures told the Scottish Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
UK declares Falklands sovereignty ‘steadfast and consistent’
The UK government has flatly rejected calls by the President of Argentina for renewed negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Scot Gov yet to respond to defence college match funding
The Scottish Government has not responded to a request from UK ministers to match fund a GBP 10 million commitment to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland, Minister Luke Pollard confirmed.
Iran conflict has not hit defence manufacturing, UK says
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that the Iran conflict has so far had no significant impact on the UK's ability to manufacture defence equipment, though it is continuing to monitor potential disruption to critical supply chains.
UK armour to remain in Estonia for foreseeable future
The UK will keep armour in Estonia for the foreseeable future, with the Forward Land Forces battlegroup continuing to draw on lessons from Ukraine as part of NATO's eastern flank deterrence.
UK assessing risks from Chinese electric vehicles
Labour MP Graeme Downie has asked the MoD to assess the national security threat from Chinese electric vehicles, including remote kill switch capabilities. The government says it is working to manage the risks.
Government explores private investment to drive defence
The Defence Secretary and Chancellor have met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance to explore how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness.
Northern Ireland to be boosted by defence growth deal
The UK government has launched a multimillion-pound defence growth deal for Northern Ireland, aimed at helping smaller firms and start-ups break into the defence supply chain.
New Scottish defence summit targets SME growth push
The new DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit aims to link SMEs with defence buyers as investment rises.
Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM
The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.
