UK in ‘early hybrid conflict’ with Russia, Bailey warns
Calvin Bailey MP has issued one of the bluntest public assessments yet of the security situation facing the UK, arguing that Europe is not living through a pre-war moment but “already in the early stages of a prolonged hybrid conflict with Russia”.
New UK ammo factories expected to lean heavily on exports
Companies behind the new munitions factories have been warned that UK demand may be limited and that most of their business is expected to come from exports.
Kearns presses ministers over Chinese-made vehicles
Alicia Kearns MP used an urgent statement on foreign interference to warn ministers that China poses systemic risks to UK infrastructure.
Tugendhat warns legacy bill risks exposing UK troops
Tom Tugendhat warned that the government is in danger of reopening unresolved conflicts from the Troubles in a way that could undermine national security and weaken the UK’s ability to defend itself.
Gov pressed on ‘wartime mindset’ as peers raise SME delays
During a debate in the House of Lords, peers challenged ministers over the pace of reform, the lack of opportunities for SMEs and the continuing use of overseas suppliers for core equipment.
Thales UK shows us the True Hunter sighting system
We were shown Thales UK’s True Hunter system, the company’s latest stabilised sighting technology now progressing onto Challenger 3, Ajax and other European platforms.
UK identifies potential sites for new explosives plants
The government has entered the next phase of its plan to restore domestic munitions and energetics production, naming 13 locations across the UK as potential sites for new factories intended to boost 'long term warfighting readiness'.
Report warns UK’s shrinking mass is eroding NATO leadership
A major Defence Committee report released today raises persistent concerns about the UK’s force structure.
UK ability to fully defend itself from armed attack in doubt
The Defence Committee has issued a blunt warning that the UK may no longer meet its duty to maintain the ability to resist armed attack.
UK weighs value of joining EU defence projects
Defence minister Luke Pollard said the UK’s exclusion stemmed from the post-Brexit deal struck by the previous government, which “did not include UK participation in Security Action For Europe”.
