Britain confirms £22.7bn in Russian assets frozen
The Government has confirmed that £22.7bn in assets have been frozen but has stated that it does not maintain a public list of Russian nationals with significant assets in the UK.
No ‘recorded loss or theft’ of cannon or artillery rounds
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no 30mm cannon rounds or 155mm artillery shells have been reported lost or stolen from its facilities since 5 July 2024.
UK in high-level discussions on Ukraine peacekeeping
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed ongoing discussions with NATO allies and partner nations regarding Ukraine’s security and the potential structure of a peacekeeping force, should one be required.
British troops exercise with Aussies and drones in America
British soldiers have teamed up with their Australian counterparts in a major multinational exercise in California, where they are testing the latest battlefield tech, including drones and uncrewed ground vehicles.
UK confirms no MOD ban on Chinese electric vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that there are no centrally mandated restrictions on the movement of Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) onto military barracks or training areas, despite growing concerns over potential security risks.
MP warns UK troops on Russian border lack essential gear
Labour MP and former Royal Marine Fred Thomas has raised concerns about the pace of military modernisation after visiting troops on Salisbury Plain ahead of their deployment to Estonia.
MOD moves to streamline defence procurement
The move would be a cultural shift within UK defence procurement, aiming to prioritise practicality over excessive customisation, which has historically caused delays and increased costs.
MOD to award £80m for Area Weapons Effect Simulation
The Ministry of Defence intends to award a £80 million contract to Cubic Defence UK for the continued support and enhancement of its Instrumented Live Training – Area Weapons Effect Simulation (ILT-A) system.
MOD discloses UK military rifle numbers
British forces currently hold 125,276 SA80 A2 rifles (L85A2) and 40,144 SA80 A3 rifles (L85A3).
UK collaboration with Israel sparks heated Commons debate
A heated debate in the House of Commons has reignited concerns over the UK’s military collaboration with Israel, as MPs from across the political spectrum questioned arms exports, intelligence-sharing, and potential legal implications.
