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British steelworks begin producting artillery barrels
Work has started on a £61 million contract to revive artillery barrel production in Yorkshire for the first time in nearly two decades.
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land in £110M Heavy Armour contract
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) a five-year, £110 million framework contract to provide post-design services for in-service heavy armoured vehicles.
Trump praises Starmer, hints at UK visit
Trump said, "I get along with him well. I like him a lot. He's liberal, which is a little bit different from me, but I think he's a very good person and I think he's done a very good job thus far".
CORRECTED – Russia estimated to have lost almost 10,000 tanks in Ukraine
CORRECTED - Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, the conflict has left a staggering toll on Russian forces.
British Forces see increase in female representation
The Ministry of Defence has published its UK Armed Forces Biannual Diversity Statistics, showing key trends in gender and ethnic minority representation across the forces.
Almost 1,000 British vehicles land in Europe to deter Russia
Nearly 1,000 British Army vehicles have been deployed to Romania as part of NATO's Allied Reaction Force during Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, showcasing NATO's readiness to counter potential threats from Russia.
Army chef numbers drop by nearly two-thirds since 2010
The number of chefs serving in the British Army has seen a sharp decline over the past 15 years, dropping from 2,547 in 2010 to just 868 in 2024.
Youth arrested in Scotland under Terrorism Act
A 16-year-old male has been arrested in Greenock under the Terrorism Act, with Police Scotland stating that the arrest took place outside the Inverclyde Islamic Centre.
British forces ‘must retain armoured formations’
At the International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2025, held in Farnborough, General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, delivered a keynote speech outlining the critical role of armoured vehicles.
