UK commits to Ukraine amid uncertainty over US support
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard reiterated the UK Government’s unwavering support for Ukraine. “We have laid out clearly that this Government will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes,” Pollard said.
Britain reports record Russian casualties in Ukraine conflict
The single deadliest day for Russian forces occurred on 19 December 2024, with "a new war high of 2,200 losses in a single day".
Government pledges to reform defence procurement amid delays
"Major defence programmes are currently in disarray, with only two out of 49 on time and on budget", warned Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, Labour MP for Slough and Chair of the Defence Committee.
Funding for Long-Range Area Effects project under review
The Long-Range Area Effects project, part of the British Army’s exploration of Extended-Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS-ER), is investigating potential payloads for the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.
Reform UK presses Government on use of UK steel in defence
In Parliament today, Richard Tice, Reform Party MP for Boston and Skegness, challenged the Ministry of Defence’s reliance on foreign steel suppliers, urging the Government to prioritise manufacturers such as British Steel in defence procurement.
MOD confirms no medals for locally employed Afghan civilians
The response reaffirms the MOD’s policy on medallic recognition, which is based on long-established criteria and does not extend to local nationals.
Thousands of British troops deploying to deter Russia
Thousands of British troops will lead Exercise Steadfast Dart 25, a major NATO exercise across Romania and Bulgaria in January and February 2025, designed to deter Russian aggression.
Massive British breakthrough in Quantum defence tech
Developed at the top-secret Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), this quantum clock will reduce the reliance on GPS technology, which can be disrupted or blocked.
Man jailed for seven years after sharing terrorist material
Hossen was convicted of five counts of sharing terrorist material, following an investigation initiated when he was stopped at Stansted Airport under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
MOD announces £58m tender for munitions packaging
The contract covers a broad range of packaging requirements for approximately 60 different container types, including pallet sized unit load specifications for artillery ammunition to small arms ammunition containers and other common user items.
