MOD to award £80m for Area Weapons Effect Simulation
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a £80 million contract to Cubic Defence UK for the continued support and enhancement of its Instrumented Live Training – Area Weapons Effect Simulation (ILT-A) system.
MOD discloses UK military rifle numbers
British forces currently hold 125,276 SA80 A2 rifles (L85A2) and 40,144 SA80 A3 rifles (L85A3).
UK collaboration with Israel sparks heated Commons debate
A heated debate in the House of Commons has reignited concerns over the UK’s military collaboration with Israel, as MPs from across the political spectrum questioned arms exports, intelligence-sharing, and potential legal implications.
UK ‘balancing foreign investment with security’ in defence
The UK Government has said it intends to boost foreign investment in the defence industrial base while ensuring that national security risks are properly managed.
Lord Skidelsky blasted for Ukraine stance by fellow peers
Lord Skidelsky has faced sharp criticism from fellow peers over his remarks on Ukraine, with Labour’s Lord Anderson accusing him of failing to condemn Russia’s invasion.
Government highlights skills shortages in defence sector
The UK Government has acknowledged the importance of a skilled workforce for the defence manufacturing sector, outlining ongoing efforts to support apprenticeships, training, and workforce retention.
The British Army’s Challenger 2 Regiments
The British Army currently operates four armoured regiments equipped with the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT).
New Defence homes website set for 2025 launch
The Ministry of Defence is moving forward with plans to improve military housing, with a new Military Housing Strategy and the Defence Homes website set for launch later this year.
British Army set to receive over 180 Ajax by end of 2025
The British Army is projected to take delivery of over 180 Ajax armoured vehicles by 31 December 2025, as part of the troubled Armoured Cavalry Programme, according to Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
Russian disinfo caught faking British newspaper front page
A blatant attempt at spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine has been exposed after Russian-linked sources attempted to pass off a fake front page of a newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, as genuine.
