Healey: Defence spending surge must deliver growth and jobs
Defence Secretary John Healey used his speech at the Defence Investment Summit on 10 September to set out how Britain’s record increase in military spending will be tied directly to industrial reform, exports, and skills.
China overtakes UK in 2025 global soft power index
China has overtaken the United Kingdom in the annual Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, ranking second only to the United States, according to the company.
NATO chief warns of age of confrontation at West Point
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy West Point that the Alliance is entering an “age of confrontation” with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.
Scottish Government launches project to boost AI adoption
The Scottish Government has announced a new initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
L3Harris Wins $292m deal for Javelin motors
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to $292 million to continue producing solid rocket motors for the Javelin weapon system.
Britain needs to rearm quickly
Baroness Foster and Lt Col Stuart Crawford warn that Britain’s forces are understrength and industry neglected; without urgent investment, the UK risks humiliation.
An insider look at Britain’s biggest arms show, DSEI
DSEI 2025 showed impressive organisation and scale, while also reflecting the challenges in Britain’s defence sector.
Capita’s Richard Holroyd on AI in Defence and Beyond
Capita’s Public Services chief Richard Holroyd outlined how the firm is transforming into a tech-capable integrator, using AI, simulation and process redesign to speed training, recruiting timelines and modernise public services while keeping humans in the decision loop.
UK signals deeper European defence industrial cooperation
Defence Minister Luke Pollard set out the government’s position on strengthening the UK and European defence industrial base, highlighting both collaboration with allies and resilience at home.
MoD plans 10% cut to civil service costs by 2030
Minister Al Carns confirmed that the ambition is to reduce civil service-related costs by at least 10% by 2030 under the Defence Reform and Efficiency Plan.
