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.
UK starting mid-life improvement of L129A1 rifles
The contract will upgrade the L129A1 rifles to the enhanced L129A2 variant, ensuring their effectiveness and reliability in the field.
Russian forces gain ground amid high casualties, says UK
In a recent intelligence update, the UK Ministry of Defence reported that Russian Ground Forces have made steady advances in central Donetsk Oblast throughout July 2024.
UK and allies expose North Korean cyber campaign
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), alongside international partners, has revealed a North Korean state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign aimed at stealing military and nuclear secrets.
General aims to ‘double British Army fighting power’
It is understood that the intention to double and even triple the "fighting power" of the British Army will not relate to increasing the number of troops.
