Multiple cases of negligence contributed to sniper’s death, report finds
An MoD report has concluded that ‘inadequate’ training was the ‘causal factor’ in the death of Lance-Corporal Joe Spencer.
British Army to scrap old infantry weapon systems
It has been announced following a review by Capability Ground Manoeuvre team at Army Headquarters that three platoon weapon systems are to be scrapped.
Time it takes to get programmes operational a ‘real issue’, says General
General Sir Chris Deverell, the Commander of the UK's Joint Forces Command (JFC), has accepted that the length of time it takes to get programmes into operation in the military is a 'real issue'.
16 Air Assault Brigade troops fast-rope from Wildcat helicopter
Soldiers from 16 Air Assault Brigade have been adding to their repertoire of airborne skills alongside Army aviators at RAF Brize Norton say the MoD.
UK reaffirms support for East African stability
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster recently visited Uganda, and pledged that the UK will continue to support the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
British Army commits to supporting NATO assets in Germany
The British Army is committed to supporting critical NATO assets in Germany, including a combined river crossing capability and facilities to allow for joint training.
UK confirms increase in Afghanistan commitment
The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that they would send an additional 440 troops to Afghanistan, bringing the total number to almost 1,100.
UK to send 440 more troops to Afghanistan
The British Army is likely to send up to 440 more troops to Afghanistan to train the Afghan National Security Forces.
BAE Systems wins US Marine Corps Amphibious Combat Vehicle competition
The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up to $1.2 billion.
Autonomous Warrior exercise launched by the British Army
The British Army has launched the Autonomous Warrior (Land) experiment at the RUSI Land Warfare conference.
