Chagos Islands debate raises questions over security
A heated debate unfolded in the House of Commons as MPs pressed the government over the ongoing negotiations between the UK and Mauritius regarding the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Hundreds of electronic devices lost or stolen from MOD
Figures show that 159 phones, 138 laptops, 125 USB sticks, and 25 computers were lost or stolen over the course of the year.
MOD responds to reported troop cuts
The question followed comments attributed to Lord Robertson, who is leading the Strategic Defence Review, suggesting that 20,000 troops might need to be cut if defence spending is not increased or aircraft carriers are not scrapped.
Questions raised over Army plan to ‘double fighting power’
Senior UK defence officials faced scrutiny from MPs during a Defence Committee session, discussing the feasibility of doubling the Army's fighting power by 2027 and tripling it by 2030.
Recruitment timelines across armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed average enlistment times for candidates seeking to join the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and Army, revealing significant variances across the services.
UK warns readiness risk, focuses on ‘sustaining the fight’
Senior Ministry of Defence officials have acknowledged concerns about the UK’s readiness and ability to “sustain the fight,” following recent decisions to retire ageing military equipment.
Top reasons for Armed Forces departures highlighted
New figures reveal that voluntary outflow remains the leading cause of personnel leaving the UK Armed Forces, with 8,105 trained personnel opting to leave service in the 12 months leading up to March 2024.
Government reacquires over 36,000 military homes to cut costs
The MOD anticipates immediate savings of £600,000 per day, with the £230 million annual rent bill eliminated. The agreement frees up resources to focus on new homes plus major redevelopment and refurbishment.
Significant increase in mould reported in military housing
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has revealed a sharp increase in reported incidents of mould and flooding across Service Family Accommodation (SFA) and Single Living Accommodation (SLA) over the past two years.
No orders yet for Apache joint air-to-ground missiles
The UK government has not yet placed the planned order of 3,000 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) intended for the British Army's Apache helicopters, although they stress that 'in year funding' has been protected for a future purchase.
