British troops ‘shoot down’ swarm of over 100 drones
The experimental system, known as a Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW), uses invisible high-frequency waves to disrupt the internal electronics of airborne threats.
Parliament ‘kept informed’ on Defence reform, says Minister
The government’s sweeping Defence Reform programme will not require formal Parliamentary approval, but ministers have pledged to maintain transparency and keep Parliament updated as the initiative progresses.
Police Youth Volunteers tackle challenges at naval facility
A group of young Police Scotland youth volunteers took part in a weekend residential course focused on leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving at HMS Caledonia...
MOD outlines support for problem gambling in forces
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its approach to tackling problem gambling within the Armed Forces, following a series of written parliamentary questions from the Lord Bishop of St Albans.
MPs propose UK-Ukraine defence tech hub
Fred Thomas MP says a UK-Ukraine Defence Tech Production Hub is a "strategic no-brainer"—proposing UK-built kit be shipped straight to Ukraine, with jobs and capability retained at home.
Defence Digital, Support now part of Armaments group
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that key arms of its procurement and support apparatus—including Defence Digital and Defence Support—will be drawn into the newly created National Armaments Director (NAD) Group as part of the UK’s sweeping Defence Reform agenda.
UK Government move to save British Steel Scunthorpe plant
Parliament has passed emergency legislation safeguarding Britain’s steel industry, after what ministers described as an attempt by Chinese-owned British Steel to shut down the country's last remaining blast furnaces without warning.
Decision on more rocket artillery still pending
The Ministry of Defence has not yet reached a decision on whether to acquire an additional 15 M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers and one more Repair and Recovery Vehicle (RRV), citing the ongoing Strategic Defence Review as a determining factor.
No rank changes planned as defence reforms take shape
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it does not currently intend to alter the rank structure of the Armed Forces’ senior leadership, nor replace key military positions with civil servants, as part of its sweeping Defence Reform agenda.
Cyber resilience key to UK defence says Minister
The UK faces a persistent and growing threat from global cyber adversaries, with Defence Minister Luke Pollard warning that the nation must continue to build resilience, grow its cyber forces, and rethink recruitment models to meet the evolving challenge.
