No plan to align previous Gurkha pensions with Army standard
The UK government has confirmed that it does not plan to bring the pensions of Gurkha soldiers who retired before 1997 in line with those of the standard British Army.
British Army receives new artillery hunting radar from Saab
The British Army has officially received Saab's 'TAIPAN' system which will enhance the Army’s ability to detect and locate enemy artillery.
MOD reviews training budgets amidst financial deficit
While no immediate cuts to the training budget have been confirmed, the broader government spending review may impact future allocations for military training.
Scottish man convicted of terrorism and firearms offences
A 54-year-old man from Falkirk has been convicted of terrorism and firearms offences following an investigation by Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit.
Britain estimates 610,000 Russian casualties in Ukraine
According to the latest update from UK Defence Intelligence, Russia has likely suffered over 610,000 casualties (killed and wounded) since the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine.
UK stocking up on night-vision equipment for armed forces
A new £120 million agreement is expected to deliver advanced night vision equipment to support front-line units through 2031.
The people of Ukraine are unyielding
Whether speaking to refugees on the streets of Glasgow or sailors on a Ukrainian warship, it was evident to me that their belief in a free Ukraine will not be shaken.
Britain says Ukraine bridge hits disrupt Russian logistics
The destruction of these key crossings is a calculated move, designed to limit Russia's ability to maintain its foothold in the region.
Sons of elites safe while ordinary Russians face frontlines
The use of ordinary Russians as expendable "cannon fodder" while the elite remain shielded from the risks of war underscores the deep inequalities in Russian society.
How the west is foiling Russia’s attempts to use the Arctic
A combination of Ukrainian military capabilities, western pushback and the pressure of international sanctions have put a dent into Russian hopes to use the Arctic to its advantage in the war against Ukraine.
