UK aiming to have ‘warfighting levels’ of ammunition
The Ministry of Defence has briefly outlined its strategy to ensure that the UK armaments industry can sustain munitions production at "warfighting levels".
Welsh barracks site to host new deep space radar
The Ministry of Defence has unveiled plans to redevelop Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales, to host a radar project known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC).
Video shows new Ajax armoured vehicle firing on the move
The Ajax armoured vehicle has successfully completed its first firing-on-the-move exercise in the UK.
NATO and Ukraine strengthen cooperation
The goal is to address Ukraine’s immediate challenges and transform them into successes on the battlefield.
Thousands of jobs tied to munitions production
In 2021-22, the UK spent £950 million in the Weapons and Ammunition industry, which supported an estimated 5,200 industry-wide jobs.
Birmingham man jailed for Islamic State membership
A Birmingham man has been jailed for terrorism offences after being found guilty of being a member of a proscribed organisation and sharing extremist material on a WhatsApp group.
Ukraine to use British money to buy from UK defence industry
Ukraine will now be able to use UK Export Finance to purchase military equipment from British companies.
QinetiQ secures £15m to enhance Thundercloud system
Thundercloud collates, analyses, and distributes environmental data at all security classifications through a secure network.
Where does the British defence budget actually go?
The Ministry of Defence's 2023-24 report reveals that the top three expenditures were Capital Expenditure at 33.26%, Service Personnel at 20.33%, and Equipment Support at 10.61%.
Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2024 boasts ‘international flair’
This year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, running from 2 to 23 August, will feature 800 performers from around the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and Switzerland.
