Pollard: UK must build ‘Whole-of-Society’ defence model
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has called for a “whole-of-society” approach to national security, drawing inspiration from allied nations such as Finland and Norway.
Britain’s armoured presence on the Russian border
The UK has maintained a consistent deployment of around 700 personnel in Estonia between 2021 and 2025.
UK deepens planning for multinational Ukraine mission
The UK government has confirmed that it is playing a central role in building a potential multinational force to support Ukraine in the event of a future peacekeeping or reassurance mission—though many specifics, including the rules of engagement and contributing countries, remain confidential.
NATO to discuss plans for a ‘stronger, more lethal Alliance’
NATO foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels to continue preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague and address pressing international security issues, according to an official statement from the Alliance.
MoD confirms limited impact of Ofsted changes on training
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that upcoming changes to Ofsted’s grading scale are unlikely to have a significant impact on Armed Forces training establishments.
Army Internship Scheme offers insight into officer life
The Army’s Officer Internship Programme, which replaced the former Gap Year Commission in 2021, continues to offer a limited number of young people the opportunity to serve as an Army Officer for 12 months before, during, or after university.
MoD weapons and armoured vehicle spend revealed
The figures show that in 2023–24, the MoD spent £1.88 billion on weapons and ammunition and a further £553.3 million on armoured fighting vehicles.
UK outlines maintenance for vehicles donated to Ukraine
The UK government has confirmed it is working closely with industry partners and Ukrainian firms to support long-term maintenance and repair of armoured vehicles supplied to Ukraine.
MoD questioned on contract extensions for Defence Review
The Ministry of Defence has not confirmed whether the contracts of the three external reviewers working on the ongoing Strategic Defence Review have been...
UK says security guarantees key to lasting peace in Ukraine
The UK has called on its international partners to offer "real and credible security assurances" to Ukraine, warning that a durable peace will only be possible if Russia is deterred from continuing its aggression.
