Royal Marines Commandos get new snowmobiles
The Royal Marines Commandos have introduced new 'Lynx Brutal' Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles (OSRV) to improve mobility and strike capability in the Arctic.
Leonardo unveils Guardian Shield countermeasure system
The system, set to enter service with the British Army in 2025, aims to neutralise radio-controlled explosive threats through advanced electronic surveillance and targeted countermeasures.
NAO criticises Government approach to Industrial Strategy
The Department for Business and Trade must address weaknesses in how it supports key industries if the government is to maximise the impact of its forthcoming Industrial Strategy, according to a new NAO report.
Ukraine agrees to American ceasefire proposal
BREAKING - The United States has put forward a ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities in Ukraine, with Kyiv agreeing to the terms.
UK ‘ready and willing’ to send peacekeepers to Ukraine
"The UK is ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary."
UK Member of Parliament outraged over secret filming
Labour MP Emily Thornberry has condemned the secret filming of a UK parliamentary delegation during a visit to Israel’s Knesset, describing the incident as unacceptable and demanding an investigation.
Defence to set new SME spending target by June
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will publish its target for direct spending with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the 2024-25 financial year by June 2025.
UK monitors risks of Chinese tech in defence supply chain
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it actively monitors the presence of Chinese-manufactured technology within UK defence procurement and supply chains.
MASS secures £17.5m JCAST contract extension
Defence and training support provider MASS, a subsidiary of Cohort plc, has been awarded a two-year extension on its Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) contract for UK Strategic Command.
UK withholds ammo purchase numbers amid security concerns
The refusal to release specific figures comes amid a wider effort by NATO allies to scale up ammunition production, particularly in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
