Ajax trial manager blasts crews over ‘incompetence’
A senior employee of General Dynamics UK has posted comments on social media suggesting that crews bear responsibility for several problems associated with the British Army’s Ajax armoured vehicle.
Britain sets out aim to boost production in case of conflict
Britain is working to strengthen its defence industrial base and prepare for high-intensity conflict by increasing production capacity and reducing exposure to overseas supply chains.
UK ‘has capacity’ to boost Boxer vehicle build in wartime
Britain’s Boxer armoured vehicle programme contains headroom for increased output during war, according to information provided to Parliament.
Britain looking to increase the speed it builds tanks
Britain is working with industry to secure materials and reduce bottlenecks in the Challenger 3 upgrade programme, the UK Defence Journal understands.
Foreign Secretary announces £10m Ukraine aid at NATO talks
This morning at NATO HQ in Brussels, the UK Foreign Secretary announced £10 million to support repairs to Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a doorstep statement.
Defence Minister received ‘assurances’ from chiefs Ajax was safe
Defence Minister Luke Pollard pointed to safety assurances from senior officials as the reason the MOD approved Ajax’s Initial Operating Capability.
Foreign Secretary backs Ukraine as NATO urges faster buildup
The Foreign Office did not respond to repeated requests for comment, an unusual silence given the significance of the UK’s public position on Ukraine.
American tanks fire guns in Lithuania
US soldiers from 1-12 Cavalry Regiment have taken part in a multinational live-fire exercise in Lithuania, where an M1A3 Abrams tank fired its main gun during joint training at Pabradė Training Area.
Manchester police arrest man over synagogue attack
Counter Terrorism Policing North West has arrested a thirty one year old man at Manchester Airport in connection with the 2 October attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, the police stated.
Gurkha recruits achieve full pass rate at Catterick
The Gurkha Training Company has reported a one hundred percent pass rate for its latest intake, with all 274 recruits completing the 39 week Combat Infantry Course at the Infantry Training Centre in Catterick.
