New ammo factory feasibility studies yet to be contracted
The UK has confirmed that feasibility study contracts for six new munitions factories announced in 2025 have not yet been placed, with investment decisions not expected until the third quarter of 2026.
Defence shut out as overseas students fill UK courses
UK defence losing access to many engineering grads as overseas students dominate courses and often can’t obtain required security clearances.
Scottish Government policy freezing defence funding
Scotland's defence industry faces funding freezes and advertising bans that do not exist south of the border.
Defence workers being refused bank accounts
Defence workers are being refused bank accounts by challenger banks and defence firms cannot find landlords willing to rent them property, senior industry figures told the Scottish Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
UK declares Falklands sovereignty ‘steadfast and consistent’
The UK government has flatly rejected calls by the President of Argentina for renewed negotiations over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Scot Gov yet to respond to defence college match funding
The Scottish Government has not responded to a request from UK ministers to match fund a GBP 10 million commitment to establish two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges in Scotland, Minister Luke Pollard confirmed.
Iran conflict has not hit defence manufacturing, UK says
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that the Iran conflict has so far had no significant impact on the UK's ability to manufacture defence equipment, though it is continuing to monitor potential disruption to critical supply chains.
UK armour to remain in Estonia for foreseeable future
The UK will keep armour in Estonia for the foreseeable future, with the Forward Land Forces battlegroup continuing to draw on lessons from Ukraine as part of NATO's eastern flank deterrence.
UK assessing risks from Chinese electric vehicles
Labour MP Graeme Downie has asked the MoD to assess the national security threat from Chinese electric vehicles, including remote kill switch capabilities. The government says it is working to manage the risks.
Government explores private investment to drive defence
The Defence Secretary and Chancellor have met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance to explore how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness.
