NATO needs a ‘factory reset’ as US urges allies to do more
Labour MP Calvin Bailey has warned that NATO must fundamentally shift its mindset and accelerate defence industrial mobilisation, following a Defence Select Committee visit to Washington.
UK troops conclude major NATO exercise in Estonia
Hedgehog is one of several NATO activities under Operation Razoredge taking place across Northern Europe this spring, involving 16,500 Allied troops and 6,000 from the UK.
Estonia to receive 800 Javelin missiles in $296m deal
The United States has approved a potential $296 million sale of Javelin missiles and launch units to Estonia, aimed at strengthening the country’s territorial defence.
New Defence Industrial Council to meet in June
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the newly established Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) will hold its first meeting in June 2025, replacing the Defence Suppliers Forum (DSF) as the UK’s main strategic body for engagement with the defence industry.
British firepower deployed to Finland in show of strength
Hundreds of British troops, Apache helicopters, and rocket systems have been deployed to Finland as part of a major NATO exercise, marking a significant show of allied firepower on the alliance’s eastern flank.
BAE Systems and Iveco team to deliver BvS10 to Italy
BAE Systems Hägglunds and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pursue the localisation and delivery of the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle to the Italian market.
NATO Secretary General praises Czech defence role
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has commended Czechia’s growing leadership within the Alliance, highlighting its rising defence spending, strong support for Ukraine, and expanding operational commitments.
Chelsea sale funds still frozen, UK vows aid for Ukraine
The UK Government has confirmed that funds from the 2022 sale of Chelsea Football Club remain frozen in a UK bank account, as ministers continue to work on a legal mechanism to transfer the money to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
UK, allies expose Russian cyber campaign on defence firms
The UK and international partners have exposed a long-running Russian cyber campaign aimed at disrupting logistics, defence, and technology organisations supporting Ukraine, according to a new advisory published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).
UK Court blocks Chagos treaty hours before signing
A dramatic overnight ruling by the High Court has halted the UK Government’s planned handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, just hours before ministers were expected to sign the controversial agreement.
