British armoured capability ‘obsolescent and outgunned’
The Defence Committee have heavily criticised the Ministry of Defence.
Mercian Regiment on live fire exercise in Northumberland
Reservists from 4 Battalion The Mercian Regiment have been on Exercise Saxon Shield in Northumberland.
British military to assist Northern Ireland vaccine effort
One hundred British military medics are to be deployed to Northern Ireland.
British commandos ‘pursue enemy’ across Norway
45 Commando were tasked with ambushing and pursuing a mock enemy across northern Norway.
Airbus, Fujitsu and Thales team for the British Army comms
The programme aims to deliver the next generation of tactical military communications.
BAE acquires Pulse Power and Measurement Limited
PPM was an independent developer and manufacturer of high-end electronics.
MBDA fires MMP missile from remotely operated turret
The firing consisted of engaging a target representing another armoured vehicle located approximately 3,500 metres away.
All branches of armed forces ‘below target strength’
All branches of the UK Armed Forces are on average 6% below their target strength.
British Army reportedly to be cut by 12,500 over decade
The British Army is set to be reduced to a target size of 70,000 by 2030.
Future Support Vehicle remains priority for UK say analysts
The British Army intends to replace its stocks of 4-, 8- and 14-tonne support vehicles with new vehicles from the FSV family.
