Thousands of unclaimed forces pensions now being paid
Tracing and claims activity has brought 11,201 previously unclaimed armed forces pensions into payment.
Households asked to prepare for three days of disruption
Households across Britain are being asked to keep enough supplies to manage three days of disruption to power, water, phones and the internet, under a campaign launched today that forms the first stage of a three-year programme.
Britain must outproduce its adversaries, says Streeting
Britain must be able to manufacture critical defence components at home in sufficient quantities and sustain its armed forces through a prolonged conflict, according to the Defence Secretary.
Boxer built with room to upgrade its weapon station
The British Mechanised Infantry Vehicle was designed with capacity for future upgrades including to its remote weapon station, though no decision has been taken to replace the current system.
Large calibre gun production returns to Britain
Rheinmetall has officially opened its UK Gun Hall at Telford, marking the return of independent production of large-calibre weapons to Britain.
Defence Readiness Bill due before end of this Parliament
Legislation giving the government the powers it needs to respond effectively during escalation towards war is being developed and will be brought forward before the end of this Parliament.
No new Light Gun barrels planned, Pollard tells MPs
There is no current requirement for the procurement of new 105mm artillery barrels for the Light Gun, and consequently no plans to restore domestic production capacity.
Britain near bottom of NATO rearmament table
Britain stands thirty-first out of thirty-two NATO countries on rearmament promises, with only Iceland lower, according to a report by the Defence Committee.
Veterans charities still waiting on funding decision
A decision on the second round of VALOUR funding for veterans' organisations has yet to be made, more than two months after bidding closed, according to an answer given in Parliament.
Upgraded rocket artillery back with the British Army
A significant proportion of upgraded Multiple Launch Rocket System launchers are now back in the United Kingdom and are being fielded or reintroduced into the modernised fleet.
