Ukraine to purchase up to £3.5bn worth of British weapons
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that contracts with Sheffield Forgemasters for artillery gun barrel forgings have also been finalised.
Over 1,000 British troops deploy to Balkans to deter Russia
More than 1,000 British troops have commenced one of the largest military exercises in the Balkans this year, as part of a significant show of the UK's commitment to regional security.
Ireland condemns Israeli threats against its peacekeepers
Irish President Michael D. Higgins has condemned the Israel Defense Forces for issuing threats against UN peacekeepers, including Irish personnel, stationed in southern Lebanon.
British troops deploy to Poland to fight floods
A team of specialist British military engineers has been deployed to Poland to aid in the response to severe flooding that has impacted several regions of the country.
UK supplied Challengers in Ukraine spotted with drone nets
Ukrainian military engineers have retrofitted British-supplied Challenger 2 tanks with specialised anti-drone netting.
UK warns Russia captured strategic town in Donetsk
The town was taken on the 1st of October 2024 after a renewed Russian offensive.
UK Government defends attendance at Chinese embassy event
The UK government has defended its decision to send a senior military official to a reception at the Chinese Embassy.
MOD report details defence £37bn contract spend and trends
The 2024 Finance and Economics Statistical Bulletin reveals £37.6 billion in defence spending for 2023/24, a £4.6 billion increase from last year, with a rise in non-competitive contracts highlighted.
UK joins allies in joint EOD exercise in Iceland
Northern Challenge, hosted annually by the Icelandic Coast Guard, brings together NATO Allies and Partnership for Peace participants to prepare for international deployments and counter-terrorism efforts.
Marshall contracted by U.S. for deployable infrastructure
The contract involves the design and supply of a 20-foot rigid-walled expandable container for the U.S. Army.
