Chagos sovereignty deal ‘unlikely’ to impact US-UK ties
A former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, and a senior figure in the previous Trump administration, told the UK Defence Journal "I think you’re going to see the Trump administration try to reverse this. They’re going to oppose handing them back".
Britain confirms L85A3 rifle replacement still underway
The Ministry of Defence has provided an update on Project GRAYBURN, the initiative to replace the standard-issue L85A3 rifle used by British Armed Forces, in response to a recent parliamentary question.
Trump likely to expect UK to spend 3.5% of GDP on defence
A former U.S. Ambassador to NATO, and a senior figure in the previous Trump administration, told us the UK's plan to eventually spend 2.5% of GDP on defence would be seen as a "positive step, but not enough," suggesting Trump would expect targets closer to 3.5%.
MOD not tracking specific contract manufacturing locations
The Ministry of Defence recently addressed several parliamentary questions regarding its procurement processes, highlighting both the limitations of its data tracking and ongoing efforts to refine its systems.
Americans flock to other Chinese apps ahead of TikTok ban
Ironically, as TikTok faces an upcoming ban, American users are flocking to other Chinese-owned platforms like RedNote, underscoring the futility of such a ban and the U.S. government’s apparent disconnect with digital realities.
Britain and allies pledge continued support for Ukraine
Defence Ministers from the Group of Five nations—France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK—met in Helenów, Poland, on 13 January 2025.
MOD releases detailed forces injury rehabilitation data
"Rehabilitation is delivered in a tri-service environment, ensuring all personnel receive the care they require to recover and return to duty wherever possible", said Al Carns, Minister for Veterans.
Defence Committee: UK must learn from Ukraine and embrace AI
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) must fully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to remain competitive, according to a new report by the...
MOD highlights efforts to retain skilled graduates
The Ministry of Defence has detailed its ongoing initiatives to encourage young people to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) within the defence sector and retain skilled graduates in its workforce.
Ukraine captures North Korean troops
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that two North Korean soldiers, reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces, have been captured by Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region.
