New Defence homes website set for 2025 launch
The Ministry of Defence is moving forward with plans to improve military housing, with a new Military Housing Strategy and the Defence Homes website set for launch later this year.
British Army set to receive over 180 Ajax by end of 2025
The British Army is projected to take delivery of over 180 Ajax armoured vehicles by 31 December 2025, as part of the troubled Armoured Cavalry Programme, according to Defence Minister Maria Eagle.
Russian disinfo caught faking British newspaper front page
A blatant attempt at spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine has been exposed after Russian-linked sources attempted to pass off a fake front page of a newspaper, the Hull Daily Mail, as genuine.
Leeds man charged with terrorism offences
A 21-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with multiple offences, including terrorism-related crimes, following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
MOD awards £10.2m for Army apprenticeship training
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £10.2 million contract to TQ Education and Training Ltd to provide apprenticeship training for soldiers in the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
Number of British forces personnel levels revealed
The UK Armed Forces currently have a combined full-time trained strength of 127,036 active personnel, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Defence.
UK and Ireland sharing some defence capabilities
While Ireland remains a neutral state with no formal military alliance, its defence collaboration with the UK has increased in response to emerging threats such as cyberattacks and international security challenges.
Recruitment for National Armaments Director continues
While the salary details remain undisclosed, it has been confirmed that the MOD has benchmarked the remuneration package against defence industry best practices to attract a high-calibre candidate.
Government working to scrap visa fees for non-UK veterans
With the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office now working together to advance the policy, there is growing anticipation that the fees will be removed in the near future.
UK Government reviews expansion of cadet forces
The UK Government is reviewing ways to expand cadet forces across the country, recognising the benefits of cadet training for young people.
