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Scots soldiers train in Hawaii with US and Indonesian Forces
Troops from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS), have taken part in a major multinational exercise in Hawaii.
Estonia receives first HIMARS from Lockheed Martin
The new systems offer both strike depth and interoperability, supporting integrated NATO fire missions and allowing Estonia to contribute more robustly to collective defence.
MOD sets out military housing overhaul timeline
The Ministry of Defence has provided a detailed update on its plans to transform military family accommodation, confirming that a full Defence Housing Strategy will be published later in 2025.
BAE awarded contract for US Marine Corps vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a $188.5 million (£150 million) full-rate production contract by the United States Marine Corps to supply 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles.
NATO to hold major emergency exercise in Bulgaria
NATO has announced that its 20th multinational emergency management exercise, BULGARIA 2025, will be conducted from 7 to 12 September 2025, hosted by the Republic of Bulgaria.
MOD completes £98.5m Longtown defence storage facility
The Ministry of Defence has officially taken ownership of its new £98.5 million Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF) in Cumbria, a state-of-the-art warehouse that significantly boosts the UK’s defence readiness and supply chain resilience.
MOD Sets 198,000 application target for Army recruitment
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army is aiming to receive approximately 198,000 applications across all recruitment streams during the 2025–26 financial year, as part of renewed efforts to address long-standing challenges in personnel recruitment and retention.
New Gurkha Artillery Regiment to boost British firepower
A new artillery regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery, has been formally announced by the Ministry of Defence, marking the first time Gurkha soldiers will serve in artillery roles within the British Army.
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