MoD prioritises recruitment and retention with new approach
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that recommendations from the Haythornthwaite Review on incentivising the Armed Forces, particularly for engineers and other essential skill groups, are being actively considered.
More British veterans eligible for Nuclear Test Medal
The UK government has announced that more British veterans will now be eligible to receive the Nuclear Test Medal in recognition of their contributions to nuclear weapons development.
UK and South Korea strengthen cybersecurity cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to joint cybersecurity initiatives, following the 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London.
UK adjusts education allowance for military families
In response to recent changes in VAT policy affecting private school fees, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed adjustments to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to support military families.
Armed forces recruitment falls short of targets
The Royal Navy met 60% of its target, while the British Army achieved around 63%, and the RAF saw the highest proportion of recruits relative to target, reaching 70% of its goal.
Europe must boost defence industry, says report
A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that European NATO members face a challenging path in rebuilding their military capabilities to meet growing threats, particularly from Russia.
Decline in combat-ready personnel over last five years
Combat-ready UK Armed Forces personnel dropped from 74,966 in 2020 to 70,280 in 2024, reflecting a steady decline across all branches.
Reports suggest UK-led buffer zone in Ukraine
The suggested plan would potentially place thousands of British troops at the forefront of enforcing peace in eastern Ukraine.
MOD assures blast furnace closure ‘limited’ defence impact
The Ministry of Defence has stated that it does not anticipate any adverse impact on the UK's defence industry or virgin steel supply resulting from potential closures of blast furnaces at Port Talbot and Scunthorpe.
UK to produce artillery gun barrels using British steel
The UK is set to reintroduce domestic manufacturing of artillery gun barrels for the first time in a decade, with Sheffield Forgemasters providing British steel for production.
