Cartlidge visits Ukraine to shape Conservative policy
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge has completed a visit to Ukraine, underlining what the party call the Conservative Party’s push to reshape Britain’s defence policy with lessons drawn directly from the front line.
Newport man jailed for sharing terrorist Material
Hakan Barac, 29, pleaded guilty to five counts of sharing terrorist publications and one count of supporting a terrorist organisation, identified in court as the Islamic State.
UK confirms China talks were government-approved
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Chief of the Defence Staff’s recent meeting with Chinese military leaders was approved by the UK Government, but did not include any discussion of the UK base in the Chagos Islands.
Challenger 3 trials advance as UK builds eight tanks
The UK’s Challenger 3 tank programme has reached a key production milestone, with four prototype tanks already delivered and another four in build, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Army advances with ISTAR, TIQUILA push
The British Army’s intelligence and drone capabilities are moving forward, with the Ministry of Defence confirming key milestones in its Land ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) programme.
Britain looking to accelerate artillery purchase
"The team continue to investigate opportunities to accelerate procurement and are working with industry to generate a costed proposal."
MOD updates MPs on nuclear projects and leadership plans
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no changes are currently planned for the Chief of Defence Nuclear portfolio, despite wider organisational reforms underway across the department.
BAE unveils new tech to boost UK ammo output sixteen-fold
BAE says the developments will "seliver a sixteen-fold increase in production capacity of 155mm artillery shells".
UK and Germany expand defence bridging system cooperation
The United Kingdom and Germany have reinforced their defence partnership through a new agreement aimed at deepening collaboration on military bridging systems.
UK notes reports of North Korean troop redeployments
The Foreign Secretary has previously condemned Russia–DPRK cooperation, highlighting it as a sign of desperation by both nations and a growing threat to international stability.
