Carns warns UK must adapt faster or risk future war

Armed Forces Minister Alistair Carns, in a speech at the London Defence Conference, said the UK must adapt faster to modern warfare or risk falling behind potential adversaries. #LDC2026

Rolls-Royce building first UK battery storage site

Rolls-Royce has begun construction on a large-scale battery energy storage facility in Falkirk, Scotland, marking the company's first such project in the United Kingdom.

UK exposes Russian router hijacking for cyber spying

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has revealed that Russian military intelligence operatives have been hijacking commonly used internet routers to intercept web traffic and steal login credentials.

Scottish Lib Dems warn of defence jobs skills gap

Scotland risks missing out on thousands of defence sector jobs due to skills shortages, warns Jamie Greene, with the Scottish Liberal Democrats calling on the government to do more to support the industry.

Chile backs Argentina on Falklands in joint statement

Chile has reiterated its support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, according to a joint statement.

No plans to expand counter-extremism role in Army policing

The Ministry of Defence has said there are no plans to second homeland security personnel to the Royal Military Police to tackle far-right extremism within the Armed Forces.

UK sets out funding plan for new munitions factories

The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated early engagement notice outlining plans to support the construction of new UK energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities.

Government reviewing fallout report after nuclear test concerns

The government has said it will examine the implications of a previously restricted report into nuclear fallout contamination, following renewed scrutiny over its handling and potential impact on past legal cases involving veterans.

AI tested to support battlefield medical decisions

UK and US scientists have trialled the use of artificial intelligence to support battlefield medical decision-making, examining whether personnel are willing to trust and delegate life-and-death choices to AI.

Police highlight role of online intelligence in terror work

Counter Terrorism Policing has highlighted the role of online intelligence in preventing attacks, as part of a new podcast episode featuring a specialist working in the field.