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.
BAE Systems in UK to support M777 package for Ukraine
The United States has approved a new $104 million Foreign Military Sale to Ukraine for the long-term sustainment of M777 howitzers, with BAE Systems’ facility in Barrow-in-Furness, England, named as the principal contractor.
ARAP applicants subject to security vetting, says minister
Afghan nationals approved under the UK's relocation scheme for former interpreters and staff undergo “robust security checks” before being granted leave to remain, according to a ministerial statement published this week.
MOD to install acoustic pods in Glasgow for secret meetings
The Ministry of Defence is seeking to install two modular acoustic pods at MOD-owned Kentigern House in Glasgow, intended to support secure verbal communications at Secret classification level.
GMARS fires for first time in Rheinmetall-Lockheed milestone
GMARS is designed to offer a European-built, mobile, and survivable long-range precision fires capability.
False claim of UK colonels captured in Ukraine spreads
A Russian claim about two UK colonels captured in Ukraine is spreading online. Many including former MP George Galloway have shared the story, though no evidence supports it.
Germany orders over 1,000 Rheinmetall military trucks
The contract is valued at approximately €770 million and includes 963 swap-body vehicles, some with protected driver cabins, as well as 425 unprotected transport vehicles.
King’s Gurkha Artillery unveils new cap badge
The British Army’s newest regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery (KGA), has unveiled its official cap badge following approval from His Majesty The King.
NATO backs new US-led channel to accelerate aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed a new initiative aimed at boosting military support to Ukraine, speaking during an online meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on 21 July.
