Why was Challenger 3 sent to Germany to be tested?
Many questioned why the first pre-production Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank was sent to Germany for trials. Now we know.
Cook Defence Systems ‘on track’ to support Ukraine
To reverse-engineer new tracks compatible with the Soviet-era vehicles, the experts at Cook Defence Systems had to rely on museum pieces.
UK sending 200 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine
This brings the total number of Brimstone missiles provided to Ukraine to more than 1,300
Britain to boost Ukraine’s artillery munitions
the UK will spend nearly a quarter of a billion pounds throughout the next year to procure urgently needed artillery ammunition to boost Ukraine's reserves.
SNP calls for sanctions to be stepped up on Russia
The UK’s resolve in support for Ukraine 'must not falter' say the SNP, with Martin Docherty-Hughes MP calling for more support on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
MOD doubles number of Russian language specialists since 2018
here has been a steady increase in the number of Russian language specialists, from 81 in September 2018 to 163 in January 2024.
Surge in counter-terrorism referrals in UK armed forces
The number referred to 'Prevent' jumped by almost double in the last year.
No plans to rethink reduction of British Army
Despite earlier remarks by the previous Defence Secretary, the MOD has now confirmed that the full-time strength of the British Army will indeed reduce to 73,000 by 2025.
New British tank prototype begins trials
The first pre-production Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank has been deployed to Germany for trials.
British forces practise rapid deployment
Troops with a lead role in NATO's high-readiness land forces have practised their rapid response capabilities.
