MOD looking to purchase 40mm Grenades in £150m contract
The MOD is currently exploring market capabilities for providing a comprehensive suite of 40mm grenades, including both high-velocity and low-velocity variants.
MOD in £50-£70m contract for command staff training
The FJCAST initiative is aimed at providing comprehensive and effective collective training exercises for military commanders and staff.
Troops recover Warrior ‘under fire’ in major NATO exercise
One of the initial scenarios tested by the 1 Mercian Battle Group involved the recovery of a Warrior infantry fighting vehicle under enemy fire.
British tanks ‘demonstrate might’ on Russian border
NATO forces rolled through Estonia as part of Exercise Steadfast Defender 24.
Applications to armed forces from Commonwealth citizens surge
The British Army received 16,990 applications from Commonwealth citizens last year; however, 7,880 were rejected, and 1,360 withdrew their applications.
Over £4 billion spent on Ajax programme so far
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that it has spent £4.096 billion on the Ajax armoured vehicle programme as of May 14, 2024.
Britain to train over 40,000 Ukrainian troops by end of year
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to train over 40,000 Ukrainian personnel by the end of 2024 under Operation Interflex.
High pass rates for Army’s Role Fitness Test revealed
Recent data highlights the performance of soldiers in the Role Fitness Test (RFT), revealing consistently high pass rates.
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Survey reveals 23% of personnel to leave forces due to pay
British Army personnel are the most satisfied with service life (44%), followed by RAF (37%), then Royal Marines and Royal Navy personnel (33% and 32%, respectively).
