Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash
US President Donald Trump has halted military aid to Ukraine, just days after a tense confrontation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.
UK launches new defence industry hub for SMEs
The initiative will have a major impact on Scotland, where the MOD currently spends £2.14 billion annually, including £32 million with SMEs, directly supporting more than 11,000 jobs.
Elon Musk backs US withdrawal from NATO alliance
Elon Musk, head of the United States Department of Government Efficiency, has backed calls for the United States to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.
UK affirms commitment to Ukraine NATO accession
The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine’s maritime security and its long-term path to NATO membership.
UK commits £2.26bn loan to to buy weapons for Ukraine
The loan will be repaid using profits generated from selling sanctioned Russian sovereign assets.
Starmer hosts international Ukraine summit in London
The summit brings together leaders from across Europe and North America, not including the United States, however.
MOD awards £3.5m Warrior training system contract to CAE
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £3.5 million contract to CAE for the Warrior Training System, ensuring continued training capabilities for the British Army's Warrior Armoured Fighting Vehicle crews.
MoD faces 1,000 outstanding Northern Ireland civil claims
The Ministry of Defence is currently facing 941 outstanding civil claims related to incidents that occurred in Northern Ireland before the 1998 Belfast Agreement, according to Defence Minister Lord Coaker.
UK addresses Ukraine defence industry support
The UK government has clarified its position on the supply of computer numerical control (CNC) machines to Ukraine, stating that no requests for such systems have been received in the past two years and that there are no current plans to export them.
SNP welcome increased UK defence spending
The UK Government’s decision to cut £6 billion from international aid while increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP has sparked fierce debate in the Scottish Parliament.
