Army recruitment, skills shortages affecting major projects
Ministers have confirmed that recruitment challenges and shortages of skilled personnel are affecting a significant proportion of the British Army’s programme portfolio.
NATO launches multinational virtual training network
Thirteen NATO Allies have agreed to begin work on a new shared virtual training capability designed to improve readiness and reduce costs across the Alliance.
NATO vows stronger, more predictable support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed the Alliance’s long-term commitment to Ukraine during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels.
Scottish Government backs Edinburgh Tattoo expansion plans
The Scottish Government has signalled its support for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s international ambitions, recognising the event’s cultural and economic value to Scotland.
BAE Systems tests extended-range Scorpio-XR artillery round
BAE Systems and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center have successfully test-fired the company’s new Scorpio-XR extended-range artillery projectile from a 155mm howitzer.
NATO chief welcomes Ukrainian defence minister in Brussels
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal in Brussels, reaffirming the Alliance’s commitment to sustaining military assistance for Ukraine through the winter and beyond.
Rutte thanks U.S. for ‘stronger, fairer’ NATO
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised U.S. leadership under President Donald Trump.
UK opens massive new military storage facility
Built by McLaughlin & Harvey, the site is roughly the size of 12 football pitches and forms part of the government’s wider plan to modernise defence logistics
MoD confirms 434 Lariam claims settled with veterans’ solicitors
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that all 434 legal claims brought by Hilary Meredith Solicitors on behalf of Armed Forces personnel over the use of the anti-malarial drug Lariam have been settled.
U.S. Army completes soldier-led PrSM flight tests
The U.S. Army has completed a series of soldier-led flight tests of Lockheed Martin’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
