Government targets later Parliament for readiness bill
The Government is aiming to bring forward proposals for new defence readiness legislation later in this Parliament, but has not set a specific date for introducing the measures.
NATO publishes first public resilience requirements
NATO has published its resilience requirements for the first time, setting out how Allies should prepare for crises and keep essential services running.
Rutte praises UK role as NATO becomes more European
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has praised the UK role in the Alliance, its defence industry and its support for Ukraine during a two-day visit in which he argued that NATO must become more European.
NATO military chiefs tell industry they are ready to buy
Allied chiefs of defence have sent what NATO describes as a direct and united message to the defence industry that allies are ready to buy at scale.
Turkish Tulpar medium tank fires with Leonardo turret
Otokar and Leonardo have completed integration work and live firing trials of the Tulpar medium tank fitted with Leonardo's HITFACT MkII 120 mm turret.
Student loan help for military recruits ‘may have merits’
A proposal for the Armed Forces to repay some or all of the student loans held by new recruits "may have merits", but would require detailed work say the Government.
Teen sentenced over bomb-making video and weapons
A 14-year-old boy from Nottinghamshire has been sentenced to a three-year youth rehabilitation order after admitting possession of a bomb-making video, an offensive weapon and racially aggravated criminal damage.
Glasgow restaurateur named Army Honorary Colonel
Glasgow restaurateur Satty Singh has been appointed Honorary Colonel of 52nd (Lowland) Support and Signal Squadron, an Army Reserve unit supporting NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
QinetiQ to build digital twin of UK vehicle test range
QinetiQ and AVL have agreed to create a digital twin of the Hurn Proving Ground in Hampshire, allowing defence and commercial vehicles to be tested virtually before entering physical trials, according to QinetiQ.
Apex Europe targets defence’s biggest challenges
Apex Europe brings defence leaders and industry together in London this October, taking on some of the most urgent challenges shaping the future of allied defence.
