Mark Francois MP calls for ‘ludicrous’ Capita to be sacked
Mark Francois MP called on the "utterly ludicrous Capita" (the outsourcing company who have regularly failed to meet Army recruitment targets), to be sacked.
Trainee Guardsmen pass out from Catterick
The latest group of front-line soldiers marched off the parade square at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick to mark the end of their time as trainee Guardsmen.
BAE signs contract for Mid-Life Upgrade of Danish CV90 fleet
The upgrades include equipping the Danish CV90s with rubber tracks that both decrease the vehicle’s weight, freeing up payload for the addition of new systems, as well as reduce noise and vibrations.
UK seeking Minefield Breaching Systems
UK Land Forces require a capability to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breaching solution.
Francois calls on Government not to cut defence spending
Mark Francois MP raised concerns about retention, the lack of urgency within Defence and the "dysfunctional" outsourced recruitment system under Capita, amongst other things.
Mother and daughter who sent money to Daesh member jailed
Stella Oyella, 53, and Vanessa Atim, 32, both from east London, arranged for more than £1,800 to be sent to Joseph Ogaba, who in 2014 left the UK to join Daesh.
How many Ajax vehicles will be delivered and when?
446 Ajax vehicles are scheduled for delivery from 2024 to 2028, with deliveries varying from 93 in 2024 to 125 in 2027, plus an extra 143 vehicles set to be retrofitted and delivered by 2029.
Army pipers mark transfer of the Stone of Destiny
The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy.
DE&S to work with McLaren Racing
DE&S’ Future Capability Innovation team will collaborate with McLaren Racing on projects across DE&S and the wider MOD.
Shadow Defence Minister blasts ‘rhetoric’ instead of funding
John Healey has blasted the Defence Secretary for the significant discrepancy between the government's rhetoric and the grim reality of military funding and preparedness.