Forces express concern over VAT on private school fees
The Ministry of Defence has received multiple representations regarding the decision to charge VAT on private school fees, according to Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence.
MOD clarifies ‘Non-Standard Occupation Groups’
The Ministry of Defence has outlined its non-standard occupation groups (NSOG), highlighting unique roles within the department where terms and conditions differ from those of the broader civilian workforce.
The ‘key focus areas’ for the Strategic Defence Review
The Defence Committee’s recent session on the Strategic Defence Review provided insights into what the team are looking at.
Denmark and Sweden sign $2.5B deal for CV90 Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems has finalised contracts worth approximately $2.5 billion with Denmark and Sweden for the procurement of over one hundred and fifty CV90 combat vehicles.
Figures show medical deployability of UK regular forces
The Ministry of Defence has disclosed the latest data on the medical deployability of UK Regular Forces, providing a breakdown by service and deployability status.
Strategic Defence Review key challenges highlighted
"Every review in my working life has failed, generally within two years...because they have left an enormous gap between ambition and resourcing."
Russian casualties reach record highs in Ukraine
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to exact a devastating toll on Russian forces, with November 2024 marking a grim milestone in casualty figures.
BAE Systems secures £4.8m DARPA contract
BAE Systems has been awarded a £4.8 million contract by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop tools aimed at improving the security and reliability of software systems.
UK Government outlines new defence industrial strategy
The Ministry of Defence aims to prioritise UK-based firms and aims to strengthen supply chains, according to the Government.
British Army ‘depleted in months’ during a major war
The British Army could be depleted within six to twelve months if faced with a large-scale conflict akin to the war in Ukraine, Defence Minister Alistair Carns has warned.
