Op Interflex is a UK-led military training programme for Ukrainian recruits, so far 17,000 Ukrainians have received training via Op Interflex.

Members of GMB Scotland working at the Defence Equipment & Support (DES) munitions depot in Beith, North Ayrshire, are poised to strike on Monday over a dispute regarding retention bonuses.

In a recent report by the Defence Committee, it has been alleged that the UK government is only committing to the "bare minimum" of the necessary defence spending.

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed his intention to step down from his post during the forthcoming Cabinet reshuffle, ending a tenure of four years.

"Ajax represents the worst of UK procurement," a Defence Committee report states.

The Army will receive four Boxer variants, each serving a different purpose - an Infantry Carrier, a Specialist Carrier, a Command Post Carrier, and an Ambulance.

The APS, supplied by Rafael, will be tested and integrated with the Challenger 3 tanks to provide enhanced protection against rocket and missile threats.

Essential items such as 155mm artillery shells, 30mm medium calibre rounds, and 5.56mm ammunition will see significant production increases.

According to civil service news website Civil Service World, the Ministry of Defence has implemented a four-week halt on recruitment to handle existing financial pressures.

A survey by polling firm YouGov highlighted that "the most common view among the general public is that the size of the armed forces should be increased".