MOD looking to spend £2m on limpet mine clearance tech
The Ministry of Defence has announced its intention to award a five-year contract, valued at £2 million, to ABP Technologies Ltd for the procurement of Cartridge Limpet Mine Disposal Equipment.
NATO to boost stocks of AT4 anti-tank weapons
Saab has received an order for the anti-armour weapon AT4 from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Thousands of British soldiers volunteer to help save planet
Thousands of soldiers have stepped forward to take part in The Global Charge – an initiative to secure a better environment for future generations,
UK ‘committed ‘ to help raising $411bn to rebuild Ukraine
The UK has committed over £4.7 billion in non-military support to Ukraine's reconstruction, including fiscal support and investments aimed at fostering a resilient, modernised economy.
British Army considering new short-range air defence platforms
The British Army is currently exploring various options to update its short-range air defence arsenal, following the transfer of Stormer vehicles to Ukraine.
British troops fire Archer artillery in Sweden
Archer Mobile Howitzers operated by British troops fired 155mm rounds during a training exercise in Sweden.
Troubling capability shortfalls of British Army laid bare
Issues include a lack of tank, infantry fighting vehicles and artillery numbers plus missile defence and a range of other capability shortfalls.
Defence Committee urges Government to boost military
The Committee finds that, in the event of a prolonged high-intensity war, equipment which is even halfway viable for regeneration is better than none.
Lack of Irish security ‘back door threat to UK’ says report
A new report published today by Policy Exchange – backed by former Defence Secretaries - sets out how "Irish security freeloading" requires the UK to rediscover the strategic importance of Northern Ireland to its national security.
Babcock and Supacat launch Jackal 3 production
Babcock and Supacat have officially launched production of 70 High Mobility Transporter (HMT) Jackal 3s for the British Army.
