MOD confirms diversity obligations in recruitment contract
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that its new Armed Forces Recruiting Service (AFRS) contract will carry obligations to meet recruitment targets set by the three Services, while also embedding diversity requirements through compliance with the department’s wider inclusion strategy.
Russia ‘weaker than ever’ says UK
Defence Secretary John Healey told MPs that Russia’s forces are paying a severe price for minimal progress on the battlefield, citing the latest assessment from UK defence intelligence.
UK uses frozen Russian assets to fund £1bn Ukraine aid
More than £1 billion worth of military support for Ukraine has been delivered using proceeds from immobilised Russian assets, the UK Defence Journal understands.
4GD opens two new British Army urban warfare sites
The UK Defence Journal understands that with the two new sites now operational, 4GD has effectively tripled the Army’s access to its advanced urban training systems.
Air Chief Marshal Knighton takes over as Defence Chief
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton has formally taken over as Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, the Ministry of Defence announced.
Shropshire teenager sentenced over terror offences
A 15-year-old boy from Market Drayton, Shropshire, has been sentenced after stockpiling weapons and researching terrorist attacks, according to Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.
BAE joins GM Defense and NP Aerospace for UK vehicle bid
BAE Systems has joined forces with GM Defense and NP Aerospace to form Team LionStrike, which is bidding to modernise the British Army’s ground vehicle fleet.
British soldiers trained to fight with FPV drones
British Army soldiers are learning to use First Person View (FPV) drones for strike missions following intensive training at the Bramley ranges in Hampshire.
MoD data highlights gaps in defence contract reporting
New figures from the Ministry of Defence show the breakdown of defence contracts awarded over the past year, but also reveal billions of pounds of spending that cannot yet be clearly attributed to UK or overseas suppliers.
Patria to debut new tracked vehicle at DSEI London
Patria will use #DSEI2025 in London to unveil a new tracked vehicle, expanding its product line beyond wheeled armoured platforms.
