UK presence in Baltics ‘key’ to deterrence against Russia
The UK’s forward posture in the Baltics forms part of NATO’s broader deterrence-by-denial strategy, ensuring that any attempt at Russian escalation is met by a visible and integrated Allied response.
MoD confirms 91 Ajax delivered, 498 still to come
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 91 Ajax armoured vehicles have been accepted into service as of March 2025, with a further 498 still to be delivered.
British Army contracts FPV drone fleet for strike training
This vision—announced at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference—envisions a digitally integrated battlefield where any sensor can cue any effector, enabling British forces to defeat adversaries "up to three times their size" by 2030.
UK stands by landmine ban as NATO allies withdraw
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention, the international treaty banning anti-personnel landmines, despite decisions by some of its closest NATO allies to abandon the agreement.
UK spends £51m mitigating higher Scottish tax for personnel
The Ministry of Defence has revealed that its Scottish Income Tax Mitigation scheme is projected to cost the public purse £12.74 million in the 2024–25 financial year, bringing the total cost since its inception to nearly £51.5 million.
Ukraine conflict in stalemate, says War Studies expert
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman has challenged assumptions that Russia is making decisive gains in Ukraine, telling MPs that despite a renewed offensive launched in late 2023, Moscow’s progress has been minimal.
Britain to refit tank fleet to operate on European roads
The UK government has announced plans to retrofit the entire British tank fleet to comply with new EU road regulations, converting all tanks to left-hand drive at an estimated cost of £1.4 billion.
UK to parade Trident through Edinburgh to boost union
The UK government has announced plans to stage a colossal military parade through the heart of Edinburgh, featuring controversial Trident nuclear missiles, in an effort to drum up support for the union.
Britain to temporarily rejoin EU to smooth over security pact
London has announced its temporary reintegration into the European Union as part of a groundbreaking security pact aimed at enhancing regional stability and security cooperation.
UK ‘resetting’ defence ties with Europe, minister says
Lord Clarke of Nottingham pressed the Government on its approach to European defence integration, suggesting that post-Brexit gaps in cooperation were hampering the UK’s strategic influence.
