UK says Ukraine peace ‘must be just and sustainable’
Lt Col Joby Rimmer, the UK’s Senior Military Advisor to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), lauded Ukraine’s resilience in the face of Russia’s ongoing war, calling it “nothing short of extraordinary.”
Defence & Prisons partner to plant 30,000 trees in Plymouth
The scheme plays an important role in cost-saving by supplying saplings at cost, thereby reducing taxpayer expense.
MoD exceeds invoice payment targets for SMEs
Minister of State for Defence Maria Eagle stated that the MoD aims to pay 90% of undisputed and valid invoices from small and medium-sized enterprises within five days, with a 100% target for payments within 30 days.
Trump may withdraw US from NATO, Bolton warns
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton told Tom Swarbrick on LBC that it is “highly probable that Trump will try and withdraw the...
Medics train for Arctic avalanche rescues
Royal Navy medics have successfully conducted critical avalanche rescue training in Norway’s Helligskogen mountains, working alongside Norwegian emergency services in a highly realistic exercise.
Huge contract to be awarded to support Archer artillery
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a £58 million contract to BAE Systems Bofors AB for the long-term in-service support of the Archer Artillery System.
Damage to Gaza War cemeteries, restoration planned
Restoration is currently not possible due to security concerns.
Former defence ministers warn ‘a new reality faces Europe’
Former senior UK defence figures James Heappey and Ben Wallace have raised concerns about the geopolitical shift following a statement from US President Donald Trump, who announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin immediate negotiations over the Ukraine war.
NATO and U.S. urge allies to increase defence spending
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke this morning of the urgent need for increased defence spending and industrial production.
UK sends 500,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine
The UK’s contribution forms part of a new £150 million military aid package, which also includes drones, tanks and air defence systems.
