221 arrests since Palestine Action proscription, say police
Counter Terrorism Police have confirmed that 221 arrests have been made since the UK Government formally proscribed the protest group Palestine Action on 5 July 2025 under terrorism legislation.
Government working to ‘maximise’ Scottish defence industry
Small and medium-sized businesses from across Scotland gathered in Edinburgh for a Ministry of Defence roundtable focused on defence innovation, growth, and industrial strategy.
UK awards contract to Colt Canada for C8 Rifle spares
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £4 million contract to Colt Canada Corporation for the supply of spares supporting the British military's C8 rifle system.
Man jailed for possessing terrorist manuals
A 21-year-old man living Bradford has been jailed for two years after admitting possession of terrorist documents, including instructions for making firearms, explosives and poisons.
First British-made Boxer delivered to British Army
Produced by Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) at its Telford facility, the vehicle has now been delivered to Bovington, where it will begin service as a training platform.
Northrop and Lithuania expand ammo production
Northrop Grumman has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lithuanian Ministries of Defence and Finance to expand co-production of medium-caliber ammunition in partnership with Nammo.
NATO condemns Russian cyber activities
In a joint statement, NATO said it stood in solidarity with Estonia, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
U.S. approves $600m to sustain Ukraine’s war effort
The United States has approved more than $600 million in Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine, focusing on the long-term sustainment, maintenance, and logistical support of critical air defence and artillery systems.
Whistleblowing in defence to face full ministerial review
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill is set to become law after peers agreed to drop their proposed amendments, following a government commitment to launch a full-scale review of whistleblowing procedures across the UK Armed Forces.
Ukraine Bradley overhaul work to be based in Europe
The United States has approved a $150 million agreement with Ukraine for the refurbishment and sustainment of Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles.
