Britain assessing quantum threat to military crypto
The Ministry of Defence is assessing its cryptographic dependencies as part of continued preparations for transition to post-quantum cryptography, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Security clearance changes costing firms thousands
One small defence firm lost 163 security clearances on a single date at a cost of £68,000 over twelve months, including fourteen redrafts of a single access letter, according to evidence given to the Defence Committee.
Defence investment must improve lives, says Streeting
Investment in defence will only command lasting public support if people can see that it improves their lives as well as strengthening national defence, according to the Defence Secretary.
France to field twelve SAMP/T NG air defence units
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG firing units, taking its total order for the ground-based air and missile defence system to twelve, according to eurosam.
Downie says SNP has no serious plan for Scotland’s security
The SNP is not serious about independence or defence and is taking its supporters for fools, Labour MP Graeme Downie has said.
Crackdown urged after attacks on defence workers’ homes
Harriet Cross, the Conservative member for Gordon and Buchan, warned of a "dangerous escalation" in attacks on the Scottish defence sector.
Train Scots workers to seize defence billions, says Marra
Billions of pounds of defence investment heading for Scotland will only translate into skilled jobs if colleges, employers and councils are handed the power to decide, according to the #ScottishLabour leader.
Tom Hunter and Willie Haughey back Fife weapons plant
Two of Scotland’s top business figures back turning Mossmorran into a weapons parts factory, with Sir Tom Hunter saying on their Go Radio Business Show that Europe can’t rely on the US for protection.
Military horses could carry loads in the field again
Exercise COPPER HORSE found that Military Working Horses may be able to support a limited range of field tasks, with further development needed on equipment, load carriage and operating endurance.
Thousands of unclaimed forces pensions now being paid
Tracing and claims activity has brought 11,201 previously unclaimed armed forces pensions into payment.
