Thousands of jobs tied to munitions production
In 2021-22, the UK spent £950 million in the Weapons and Ammunition industry, which supported an estimated 5,200 industry-wide jobs.
Birmingham man jailed for Islamic State membership
A Birmingham man has been jailed for terrorism offences after being found guilty of being a member of a proscribed organisation and sharing extremist material on a WhatsApp group.
Ukraine to use British money to buy from UK defence industry
Ukraine will now be able to use UK Export Finance to purchase military equipment from British companies.
QinetiQ secures £15m to enhance Thundercloud system
Thundercloud collates, analyses, and distributes environmental data at all security classifications through a secure network.
Where does the British defence budget actually go?
The Ministry of Defence's 2023-24 report reveals that the top three expenditures were Capital Expenditure at 33.26%, Service Personnel at 20.33%, and Equipment Support at 10.61%.
Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 2024 boasts ‘international flair’
This year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, running from 2 to 23 August, will feature 800 performers from around the world, including the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and Switzerland.
Li-Fi set to be used at defence munitions sites
The trial seeks to offer an alternative to traditional Wi-Fi, which is not permitted due to safety concerns around radio transmissions near stored complex weapons.
Leeds Man sentenced for hosting terrorist website
McNeil of Beeston Road, Leeds, provided a service, in the form of an online website, that facilitated others to obtain terrorist publications.
Ministry of Defence seeks bids for AJAX boresight kits
The MoD estimates the contract value to be between £2 million and £5 million.
UK continues collaboration with Germany on new artillery
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its commitment to continue developing the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm Wheeled Artillery Systems (RCH 155) in partnership with Germany.
