Government remain unclear on 2.5% defence target timeline
Government stops short of committing to 2.5% defence spending target this parliament, with no clear timeline provided.
New funding boosts support for homeless veterans
Al Carns MP, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Veterans, outlined a new £3.5 million funding commitment for veteran homelessness programmes, including Op FORTITUDE.
UK Boxer systems deployment timelines remain unclear
In a response to Mark Francois MP, the Ministry of Defence reply suggests that, while progress continues, precise deployment timelines for these systems are still uncertain.
MoD prioritises recruitment and retention with new approach
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that recommendations from the Haythornthwaite Review on incentivising the Armed Forces, particularly for engineers and other essential skill groups, are being actively considered.
More British veterans eligible for Nuclear Test Medal
The UK government has announced that more British veterans will now be eligible to receive the Nuclear Test Medal in recognition of their contributions to nuclear weapons development.
UK and South Korea strengthen cybersecurity cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to joint cybersecurity initiatives, following the 4th Republic of Korea-UK Cyber Dialogue held in London.
UK adjusts education allowance for military families
In response to recent changes in VAT policy affecting private school fees, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed adjustments to the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) to support military families.
Armed forces recruitment falls short of targets
The Royal Navy met 60% of its target, while the British Army achieved around 63%, and the RAF saw the highest proportion of recruits relative to target, reaching 70% of its goal.
Europe must boost defence industry, says report
A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) warns that European NATO members face a challenging path in rebuilding their military capabilities to meet growing threats, particularly from Russia.
Decline in combat-ready personnel over last five years
Combat-ready UK Armed Forces personnel dropped from 74,966 in 2020 to 70,280 in 2024, reflecting a steady decline across all branches.
