Why does NATO have troops near Russia?
The forces invovled in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (EFP), while not large enough to pose a direct threat to Russia, are significant enough to ensure that any invasion would encounter NATO forces and trigger a collective response.
UK has supplied over 12,000 anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
The UK has confirmed the provision of over 12,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine since the onset of the conflict with Russia, according to a recent parliamentary exchange.
Boxer armoured vehicle deliveries progressing as planned
However, challenges posed by broader global supply chain issues could result in potential impacts on the delivery schedule.
UK reaffirms ‘Ironclad commitment’ to Ukraine
"Just a few weeks ago, we met after a Russian missile reduced a children’s hospital in Kyiv to rubble..."
Ajax vehicle to reach initial capability end of next year
The British Army's Ajax armoured vehicle programme is progressing towards achieving Initial Operating Capability (IOC) by December 2025.
Video shows British Army vehicle firing new laser weapon
Footage shows a British Army Wolfhound vehicle firing a Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW).
UK and Germany sign new Defence Agreement
The agreement was signed on 24 July 2024 by UK Defence Secretary John Healey and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.
British Army vehicle fires high power laser weapon
According to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), this trial marks the first instance of such a weapon being fired from a UK land vehicle.
U.S. ‘has no closer military relationship’ than with UK
"In the United Kingdom, we have our closest military and intelligence partner in the world", said U.S. Ambassador Jane Hartley.
Britain rebuilding ability to manufacture large-calibre guns
After a 20 year gap, the United Kingdom intends to regenerate the ability to build gun barrels of the type used by tanks and artillery.
