NATO Military Committee holds talks in Germany
The NATO Military Committee has concluded a three-day visit to the Joint Support and Enabling Command and the high-tech service provider IABG in Ulm, Germany.
UK Gov and Scot Gov work together on veteran homelessness
The UK government is working with devolved administrations, including the Scottish Government, to address veteran homelessness and improve access to housing support, the Ministry of Defence stated.
Saab wins Carl-Gustaf order from Denmark
The procurement covers the weapon system, associated ammunition and training kit intended to support Danish forces, according to Saab.
UK suspends ‘some’ intelligence sharing with US
The United Kingdom has suspended elements of its intelligence sharing with the United States following concerns over the legality of recent US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, according to multiple media reports.
No plans to raise minimum military recruitment age
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will not raise the minimum age of recruitment into the Armed Forces, maintaining the current threshold that allows individuals to join from the age of 16 with parental consent.
British Army recruit numbers drop 38% since 2019
Army training figures reveal continued recruitment shortfalls and rising attrition, with intake well below pre-pandemic levels and one in three recruits failing to complete training.
MOD reveals number of senior officers across UK forces
472 senior officers, including generals, admirals and air marshals, currently serve across the Armed Forces, new MOD figures show.
Essex man jailed for offering to spy for Russia
An Essex man has been sentenced to seven years in prison after attempting to offer himself as a spy to the Russian Intelligence Service, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
NATO now producing more ammunition than Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has stated that the alliance has overtaken Russia in ammunition production, a huge milestone in its industrial mobilisation.
Minister visits veterans at Scotland’s Bravest
Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill visited Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) in Renfrewshire to meet veterans and hear about their transition into civilian employment.
