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.
British Army demonstrates ability to wage war in Germany
Thousands of British troops and hundreds of military vehicles have deployed to Germany for Exercise Cerberus 2024, a large-scale training event aimed at enhancing the combat readiness of the British Army’s 3rd Division.
UK commited to global discussion on autonomous weapons
The UK government has confirmed its ongoing commitment to international discussions on lethal autonomous weapon systems.
UK welcomes huge investments from German defence companies
Two of Europe’s largest defence companies have announced investments worth hundreds of millions in the UK defence industry, following the signing of the landmark Trinity House Agreement between the UK and Germany.
Government reaffirms commitment to wellbeing of Armed Forces
The review is expected to report in the first half of 2025 and could lead to further enhancements in the healthcare services offered to Armed Forces personnel.
How much does it cost to train a British Army recruit?
The estimated cost of training a regular army recruit at the Army Training Centre in Pirbright is approximately £47,800 per person.
Britain and South Korea condemn North Korea
In a joint statement, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul condemned North Korea’s ongoing arms transfers and the deployment of its troops to Russia in support of the invasion of Ukraine.
MOD civilian employment increases over five years
The Ministry of Defence has reported a steady rise in the number of civilians employed by the department over the past five years, rising from just voer 60,000 to just under 64,000.
British Army launches new website
Digital agency Cantarus has been working alongside the British Army to deliver a programme of improvements, upgrades, and new features for their public-facing website.
Gov has removed 50% of Chinese cameras from sensitive sites
The UK Government has made significant progress in removing over 50% of Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive sites, with efforts ongoing to ensure complete removal by April 2025.
