MOD acknowledges defence industry skills gap
The Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the growing challenge of skills shortages in the defence industry, with particular attention on the shortage of welders and other craft roles, according to responses to Parliamentary questions on Thursday.
Germany warns Russia may be preparing attack on NATO
German security officials believe the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for a potential large-scale conventional war with NATO by the end of the decade.
UK reviewing shift away from U.S. defence procurement
The Minister stops short of committing to any reduction in US-sourced procurement but places the issue within the broader context of the SDR’s goals, including increasing UK industrial resilience and autonomy where possible.
UK plans £208m framework for Personal Armour Procurement
The Ministry of Defence has issued a 'Prior Information Notice' outlining plans to establish a new framework agreement for the procurement of Personal Hard Armour to support British Armed Forces personnel.
British Army to boost ‘Lethality, Mass and Effect’ in review
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has confirmed that the future of the British Army is being shaped around greater lethality, operational mass, and battlefield effect, as part of the ongoing Strategic Defence Review (SDR).
Minister defends support amid ‘troubles’ debate
Carns, who himself served on Operation Banner, assured MPs that the government is working with the Northern Ireland Office to ensure legal and welfare support for veterans facing investigations.
Defence Secretary pledges better housing for forces families
Defence Secretary John Healey has pledged to improve the quality of accommodation for service families, describing the Government’s recent action to repurchase military homes as a “decisive break with the past.”
Saab receives $37m for U.S. Marines training equipment
Saab has secured a contract modification from the U.S. Marine Corps for the delivery of additional Marine Corps Training Instrumentation Systems (MCTIS) equipment.
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Lockheed demos extended-range capability of PrSM
The missile is being developed to meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for a next-generation surface-to-surface weapon capable of striking targets at distances exceeding 400 km.
UK to lead post-war peacekeeping push in Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs this week that the UK is committed to leading international efforts to help secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, even as questions emerged over the feasibility of a peacekeeping deployment without a U.S. security guarantee.
