Lord Skidelsky blasted for Ukraine stance by fellow peers
Lord Skidelsky has faced sharp criticism from fellow peers over his remarks on Ukraine, with Labour’s Lord Anderson accusing him of failing to condemn Russia’s invasion.
Government highlights skills shortages in defence sector
The UK Government has acknowledged the importance of a skilled workforce for the defence manufacturing sector, outlining ongoing efforts to support apprenticeships, training, and workforce retention.
The British Army’s Challenger 2 Regiments
The British Army currently operates four armoured regiments equipped with the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank (MBT).
New Defence homes website set for 2025 launch
The Ministry of Defence is moving forward with plans to improve military housing, with a new Military Housing Strategy and the Defence Homes website set for launch later this year.
British Army set to receive over 180 Ajax by end of 2025
The British Army is projected to take delivery of over 180 Ajax armoured vehicles by 31 December 2025, as part of the troubled Armoured Cavalry Programme, according to Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
Russian disinfo caught faking British newspaper front page
A blatant attempt at spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine has been exposed after Russian-linked sources attempted to pass off a fake front page of a newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, as genuine.
Leeds man charged with terrorism offences
A 21-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with multiple offences, including terrorism-related crimes, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
MOD awards £10.2m for Army apprenticeship training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £10.2 million contract to TQ Education and Training Ltd to provide apprenticeship training for soldiers in the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
Number of British forces personnel levels revealed
The UK Armed Forces currently have a combined full-time trained strength of 127,036 active personnel, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Defence.
UK and Ireland sharing some defence capabilities
While Ireland remains a neutral state with no formal military alliance, its defence collaboration with the UK has increased in response to emerging threats such as cyberattacks and international security challenges.
