MoD confirms limited impact of Ofsted changes on training
The Ministry of Defence has assessed that upcoming changes to Ofsted’s grading scale are unlikely to have a significant impact on Armed Forces training establishments.
Army Internship Scheme offers insight into officer life
The Army’s Officer Internship Programme, which replaced the former Gap Year Commission in 2021, continues to offer a limited number of young people the opportunity to serve as an Army Officer for 12 months before, during, or after university.
MoD weapons and armoured vehicle spend revealed
The figures show that in 2023–24, the MoD spent £1.88 billion on weapons and ammunition and a further £553.3 million on armoured fighting vehicles.
UK outlines maintenance for vehicles donated to Ukraine
The UK government has confirmed it is working closely with industry partners and Ukrainian firms to support long-term maintenance and repair of armoured vehicles supplied to Ukraine.
MoD questioned on contract extensions for Defence Review
The Ministry of Defence has not confirmed whether the contracts of the three external reviewers working on the ongoing Strategic Defence Review have been...
UK says security guarantees key to lasting peace in Ukraine
The UK has called on its international partners to offer "real and credible security assurances" to Ukraine, warning that a durable peace will only be possible if Russia is deterred from continuing its aggression.
UK Defence Journal tricks Russian state media
An April Fools’ Day article published by the UK Defence Journal was mistakenly reported as fact by Russian state media outlet RT.
MOD confirms accommodation entitlements
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) costs approximately £80 million per year and will remain under contract until 1 April 2027.
British defence undergoing biggest reforms in 50 years
The Defence Secretary has announced what he called the “deepest reforms in UK Defence for 50 years”, pledging to end what he described as a culture “obsessed with process”.
New British battle tank to outclass Russian equivalent
The UK’s next-generation main battle tank, Challenger 3, will rival or exceed adversary platforms such as Russia’s T-14 Armata.
