UK sending 600 troops to Afghanistan to evacuate citizens
600 British military personnel will deploy to Afghanistan on a short term basis to assist British nationals to leave.
Scotland only part of UK to see year-on-year increased defence spending since 2013
Ministry of Defence figures show that Scotland is the only UK region to have seen an increase in year-on-year spending in each year since 2013 while London observed the largest reduction in total expenditure.
British man arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia
A British man working at the British embassy in Berlin has been arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia.
UK 1st Aviation Brigade ‘demonstrates firepower’
During the exercise, Apache and Wildcat helicopters formed an 'Attack Reconnaissance Team' to carry out an aviation assault.
Scottish Affairs Committee examining defence in Scotland
The Scottish Affairs Committee has today launched a new inquiry examining the military landscape in Scotland.
Britain and Kenya sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
British troops currently help to train over 1,100 Kenyan soldiers every year.
Most British troops now vaccinated against COVID-19
Figures show that 65% of the Royal Navy (including the Royal Marines), 54% of the British Army and 67% of the Royal Air Force have had their first COVID-19 vaccine.
Most women in armed forces report bullying and sexual abuse
64% of female veterans and 58% of serving women said they have experienced bullying, harassment, discrimination during their careers.
MoD ‘remains committed’ to troubled Ajax
The Ministry of Defence has ruled out purchasing an alternative to Ajax as it "remains committed" to the troubled armoured vehicle.
Highlanders heading to Ukraine
Soldiers from the Highlanders will head to Ukraine to take part in Exercise Cossack Mace.
