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.
Trump walks back Zelensky ‘dictator’ remark
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed previous remarks in which he reportedly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator”.
Just how big are the British armed forces?
The latest figures list 10 submarines, 70 naval vessels, 3,316 armoured vehicles, 48 Army battalions, 556 fixed-wing aircraft, 268 rotary-wing aircraft, and 183 uncrewed aircraft systems.
MoD addresses building maintenance backlog
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its efforts to tackle the backlog of maintenance across its estate, including Service Family Accommodation and Single Living Accommodation.
Trump will ‘always be with the British’ in times of need
The US President also praised the British military, acknowledging its long history of excellence in combat.
No militaries ‘more intertwined’ than UK and US says Starmer
"With your family roots in Scotland and your close bond with His Majesty the King, it's good to know that the United Kingdom has a true friend in the Oval Office", said British PM Keir Starmer.
King Charles invites Trump for state visit to UK
King Charles has formally invited U.S. President Donald Trump to the United Kingdom for a second state visit, an unprecedented move for a sitting American president.
Barriers to support for nuclear test veterans
The issue of compensation and recognition for British Nuclear Test Veterans has been the subject of longstanding debate.
