NATO leaders seek to calm fears over Greenland tensions
Senior NATO military leaders moved to project unity and reassurance in Brussels as growing concern over Greenland and Arctic security spilled into public debate.
Lariam concerns raised in Parliament
The Ministry of Defence has said it is working with the NHS to ensure clinicians are aware of the potential side effects associated with mefloquine, following a parliamentary question on veteran mental health and suicide risk, the department stated.
Rutte warns NATO must boost defence output to deter Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that European allies must urgently expand defence industrial production, arguing that while the Alliance can defend itself today, long-term deterrence will fail without significantly higher output.
Army to test ASGARD digital strike network at corps level
The British Army is set to test the next iteration of its ASGARD digital reconnaissance and strike system at corps level in the second quarter of 2026.
UK to receive first RCH 155 artillery demonstrator in 2028
The British Army is expected to receive its first RCH 155 mobile artillery demonstrator in 2028, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
NATO leaders stress role of NCOs in alliance readiness
Senior enlisted leaders from NATO nations have been briefed at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on the Alliance’s approach to readiness and decision-making, according to NATO.
UK declines to detail Ukraine peacekeeping plans
The Ministry of Defence is keeping quiet in Parliament on the composition, size or participating nations of a proposed multinational force for Ukraine, citing operational security concerns.
UK to increase military staff at NATO HQ in Brussels
The UK is set to increase its military footprint at NATO headquarters in Brussels, with seven additional posts to be added to the International Military Staff over the next three years, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Huge NATO exercise kicks off in Central Europe
NATO has begun its largest military exercise of 2026, Steadfast Dart, with allied forces deploying across Central Europe as part of a major test of Alliance rapid reaction capability, according to NATO.
Over 87% of defence equipment spend goes to UK industry
The Ministry of Defence has said that the vast majority of its equipment spending is with British companies, while noting it does not track...
