Route for overseas citizens seeking officer training
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that citizens from the British Overseas Territories (BOTs) are already eligible to apply for Army officer training in the UK, but additional security vetting requirements may apply depending on their residency status.
UK deepens NATO ties on next-gen armoured vehicles
The UK is expanding defence industrial collaboration with NATO allies across several armoured vehicle programmes, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
Rutte joins leaders in London to discuss Ukraine support
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte travelled to London on Friday to take part in a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' alongside UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukraine requests emergency support from NATO
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have requested international assistance through NATO’s Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC).
UK extends NATO peacekeeping role in Kosovo to 2028
The UK’s contribution centres on a reserve force of several hundred soldiers ready to deploy at short notice.
Rangers and Commandos join NATO Special Ops Taskforce
Defence Minister Al Carns has confirmed that the Army Rangers and Royal Marines Commando Force form a key part of the NATO Special Operations Taskforce.
Amey secures £70m refinancing to boost equipment support
Amey has completed a £70 million refinancing deal designed to strengthen its delivery of defence equipment and facilities services to the Ministry of Defence.
UK details EU defence dialogue plans
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its plans for future UK-EU foreign and security policy dialogues.
MOD details medical discharge, safeguarding procedures
The Ministry of Defence has set out detailed procedures for how service personnel are discharged, including those leaving on medical grounds.
Army recruitment, skills shortages affecting major projects
Ministers have confirmed that recruitment challenges and shortages of skilled personnel are affecting a significant proportion of the British Army’s programme portfolio.
