Scottish Lib Dems warn of defence jobs skills gap
Scotland risks missing out on thousands of defence sector jobs due to skills shortages, warns Jamie Greene, with the Scottish Liberal Democrats calling on the government to do more to support the industry.
Chile backs Argentina on Falklands in joint statement
Chile has reiterated its support for Argentina's claim over the Falkland Islands, according to a joint statement.
No plans to expand counter-extremism role in Army policing
The Ministry of Defence has said there are no plans to second homeland security personnel to the Royal Military Police to tackle far-right extremism within the Armed Forces.
UK sets out funding plan for new munitions factories
The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated early engagement notice outlining plans to support the construction of new UK energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities.
Government reviewing fallout report after nuclear test concerns
The government has said it will examine the implications of a previously restricted report into nuclear fallout contamination, following renewed scrutiny over its handling and potential impact on past legal cases involving veterans.
AI tested to support battlefield medical decisions
UK and US scientists have trialled the use of artificial intelligence to support battlefield medical decision-making, examining whether personnel are willing to trust and delegate life-and-death choices to AI.
Police highlight role of online intelligence in terror work
Counter Terrorism Policing has highlighted the role of online intelligence in preventing attacks, as part of a new podcast episode featuring a specialist working in the field.
Ukraine claims 1.3m Russian losses since invasion began
Ukraine has said total Russian casualties, killed and wounded, have reached around 1,302,370 personnel since February 2022.
Ukraine claims record Russian losses in March
More than 35,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded in March according to Ukrainian officials.
MOD cancels armoured vehicle spares contract plan
The Ministry of Defence has cancelled a planned contract for artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components, according to an updated procurement notice.
