Major reforms launch with new National Armaments Director
The Ministry of Defence has announced its most sweeping reforms in over 50 years, aimed at tackling inefficiencies in defence procurement and reinforcing the UK's defence capabilities.
Expansion of mental health support for personnel, veterans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined ongoing initiatives and new developments aimed at improving mental health services.
British troops in Germany draws down to 1,200 from 30,000
The Ministry of Defence recently provided updated figures on the number of personnel based in Germany as part of an ongoing reduction in the British military presence there.
Man sentenced for sharing Islamic State propaganda online
A 28-year-old man from Norton Fitzwarren has been sentenced for sharing material supporting Islamic State online, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South West.
Rutte stresses NATO ‘single speed’ approach to Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's address left no doubt that NATO remains committed to its core values of unity, collective defence, and maintaining a strong deterrent against aggression.
UK condemns Russia as threat to global stability
In a statement delivered to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Neil Holland expressed the UK’s deep concern over Russia's growing threat to global stability, food security, and maritime safety.
UK concerned over attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
The UK government has expressed concern over recent attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon and spoke of the importance of their protection.
Costs of UK military withdrawal from Germany revealed
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that the withdrawal of the British Army from Germany, completed in 2019, has cost approximately £2.14 billion since the process began in 2010.
MOD clarifies BBC World Service role in information warfare
The Ministry of Defence clarified that the BBC World Service is not under the Defence Department's purview.
UK to accelerate development of laser weapon technology
Maria Eagle MP confirmed the government's plans to accelerate investment in UK sovereign 'Directed Energy Weapon' technology, with a clear focus on delivering new capabilities to the Armed Forces.
