Melorius scrapped after CBRN alternative emerges
The Ministry of Defence has explained the circumstances behind a write-off linked to the cancellation of a chemical and biological medical countermeasure programme.
Police Scotland on care, continuity and service life
As part of our new series examining how Scottish public sector organisations support staff with links to the Armed Forces, Police Scotland offers an example of how those commitments are delivered within an emergency service.
Dalzell steel shortage judged low risk to FSS ship build
The Ministry of Defence has said the current shortage of raw materials at Liberty Steel’s Dalzell plant is assessed as posing a low risk to the construction of the Royal Navy’s future Fleet Solid Support ships.
Report urges reforms to unlock SME role in UK defence
A new report by Babcock and the University of Exeter shows that small and medium sized enterprises could play a significantly larger role in strengthening UK defence resilience, but warns that structural barriers continue to limit their participation.
Ajax programme boss sacked after safety failures
The senior official responsible for the British Army Ajax armoured vehicle programme has been removed from post following a ministerial review that found serious failures in how safety risks were reported to ministers.
GRAYBURN to cover weapons from pistols to machine guns
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army future small arms programme, will encompass the full dismounted close combat weapons portfolio, ranging from pistols through to machine guns.
UK declines assessment of US military Grok use
The Ministry of Defence has declined to assess the potential operational impact of the United States introducing new generative artificial intelligence tools such as Grok into its military networks.
NATO ready to fight tonight as SACEUR warns threats rising
NATO senior military leadership has warned that the Alliance must remain prepared to respond immediately to escalating security threats.
NATO leaders seek to calm fears over Greenland tensions
Senior NATO military leaders moved to project unity and reassurance in Brussels as growing concern over Greenland and Arctic security spilled into public debate.
Lariam concerns raised in Parliament
The Ministry of Defence has said it is working with the NHS to ensure clinicians are aware of the potential side effects associated with mefloquine, following a parliamentary question on veteran mental health and suicide risk, the department stated.
