British soldiers trained to fight with FPV drones
British Army soldiers are learning to use First Person View (FPV) drones for strike missions following intensive training at the Bramley ranges in Hampshire.
MoD data highlights gaps in defence contract reporting
New figures from the Ministry of Defence show the breakdown of defence contracts awarded over the past year, but also reveal billions of pounds of spending that cannot yet be clearly attributed to UK or overseas suppliers.
Patria to debut new tracked vehicle at DSEI London
Patria will use #DSEI2025 in London to unveil a new tracked vehicle, expanding its product line beyond wheeled armoured platforms.
NATO military chief joins Indo-Pacific defence talks in Thailand
Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, attended the annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Hua Hin, Thailand, from 26 to 28 August, according to NATO.
NATO releases 2025 defence expenditure figures
NATO has published its latest annual report on Allied defence expenditure, showing sharp increases in spending across Europe alongside sustained US dominance.
Czech Army receives first CV90 MkIV vehicle
The rollout marks the beginning of a major modernisation effort, with 246 vehicles scheduled for delivery by 2030.
UK links China-based firms to global cyber campaign
The UK and a coalition of international partners have identified three China-based technology companies as enabling a global malicious cyber campaign targeting critical networks, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
UK reserve forces complete 1.17m service days in 24/25
Volunteer Reservists across the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force completed more than 1.17 million service days in the last financial year, according to Ministry of Defence data.
U.S. forces hit Islamic State financier in Syria raid
U.S. Central Command has confirmed that its forces carried out a raid in northern Syria killing what it described as a senior Islamic State member and key financier.
NATO chief hails Rheinmetall factory as European rearmament
Speaking at the opening of Rheinmetall’s new artillery plant, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that Europe and North America face an era of long-term confrontation with Russia and China – and must answer with cash, capabilities, and industry.
