Defence spending should go beyond 2.5% argues MP
Graeme Downie, Labour MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, argues that the UK government’s 2.5% GDP defence spending target should be a baseline rather than a cap.
Update on what’s happening in Syria
As Damascus transitions into opposition hands, the country is at a critical juncture, with questions of governance, reconstruction, and reconciliation looming large.
EU Parliamentary Group map claims Falklands for Argentina
The European People’s Party Group, the largest political bloc in the European Parliament, has drawn criticism after publishing a map that appears to show the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina.
MOD reports over 200 devices lost or stolen last year
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the number of computers, laptops, phones, and USB sticks that were either lost or stolen in 2023.
Forces express concern over VAT on private school fees
The Ministry of Defence has received multiple representations regarding the decision to charge VAT on private school fees, according to Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence.
MOD clarifies ‘Non-Standard Occupation Groups’
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its non-standard occupation groups (NSOG), highlighting unique roles within the department where terms and conditions differ from those of the broader civilian workforce.
The ‘key focus areas’ for the Strategic Defence Review
The Defence Committee’s recent session on the Strategic Defence Review provided insights into what the team are looking at.
Denmark and Sweden sign $2.5B deal for CV90 Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems has finalised contracts worth approximately $2.5 billion with Denmark and Sweden for the procurement of over one hundred and fifty CV90 combat vehicles.
Figures show medical deployability of UK regular forces
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the latest data on the medical deployability of UK Regular Forces, providing a breakdown by service and deployability status.
Strategic Defence Review key challenges highlighted
"Every review in my working life has failed, generally within two years...because they have left an enormous gap between ambition and resourcing."
