Ukrainian musicians perform with Royal Marines Band
Ukrainian military musicians have performed alongside the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines for the first time at the Mountbatten Festival of Music at the Royal Albert Hall.
UK and Australia collaborate on Land Mobility Platforms
The UK has confirmed that the Land Mobility Programme, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the UK and Australia on military vehicle development, is currently underway.
UK progressing Medium-Range Precision Strike System buy
The Ministry of Defence say it remains on track with its plans to acquire a medium-range precision strike system, with project approvals progressing as scheduled.
Hospital worker in plot to attack RAF Menwith Hill
A hospital worker from Leeds has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 37 years, for plotting to attack RAF Menwith Hill and St James’s Hospital, according to Counter Terrorism Police.
Britain has ‘no current plans’ to increase tank numbers
The UK has confirmed that there are no current plans to procure additional tanks or armoured vehicles beyond those already announced, despite increases in defence spending.
NATO praises increased European defence efforts
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska has welcomed renewed European commitments to defence investment and closer cooperation with NATO, during an address to the European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee.
The challenge of terrorist support in the UK
In the UK, the challenge of dealing with individuals and groups who express support for terrorist organisations is a persistent and complex problem.
Terrorism arrests reach five-year high in the UK
The number of terrorism-related arrests in the UK reached its highest level since 2019, with 248 arrests recorded in 2024, according to new data released by the Home Office.
Britain confirms £22.7bn in Russian assets frozen
The Government has confirmed that £22.7bn in assets have been frozen but has stated that it does not maintain a public list of Russian nationals with significant assets in the UK.
No ‘recorded loss or theft’ of cannon or artillery rounds
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no 30mm cannon rounds or 155mm artillery shells have been reported lost or stolen from its facilities since 5 July 2024.
