US tells Europe to prepare for protracted Ukraine war
European countries should prepare for the possibility that the war in Ukraine continues for years while simultaneously rebuilding their own armed forces, a senior US defence official has told allies.
UK wargames defence supply chains for crisis resilience
The Ministry of Defence is using industry wargaming and scenario planning to test weaknesses in defence supply chains, including their ability to cope with disruption and increase production during periods of greater demand.
Army associations told to review private club links
Regimental Associations have been directed to review their links with private members' clubs and consider cutting ties where club rules or practices may conflict with Army values of equality and respect.
Veterans strategy linked to future Armed Forces recruitment
The Government says its 10-year Veterans Strategy is intended not only to support former service personnel but also to strengthen the appeal of military service to future recruits.
No decision yet on drone defences for Army’s new vehicles
The Ministry of Defence has taken no decision on including a hard-kill counter-drone active protection system within the Mechanised Infantry Programme, though such opportunities are being explored.
Healey says debt interest now bigger than Defence
Chancellor John Healey has said the government is spending £1 in every £10 on debt interest, arguing that the bill is now larger than spending on Defence, the Home Office and Justice combined as he set out a new drive for growth.
Ministers reject stalking notice powers for service police
Ministers have rejected calls to write a new service stalking protection notice into the Armed Forces Bill, arguing existing protection exists.
35 universities join UK defence alliance
Thirty-five universities have joined a new Defence Universities Alliance intended to strengthen defence research, build specialist skills and improve links between academia, industry and the Armed Forces.
New military accommodation block opens at Kineton
A new £14 million accommodation block has opened at Defence Munitions Kineton , named in honour of an Ammunition Technician killed in Iraq, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has said.
UK to launch national resilience campaign this year
The Government will launch a national public awareness campaign later this year to prepare households for emergencies and improve understanding of state-based threats, as part of a wider effort to develop a "whole-of-society" approach to national security.
