MOD to award intelligence data deal to Janes
The Ministry of Defence plans to award a contract worth up to GBP 17.5 million to Janes for access to defence intelligence databases and analytical tools.
Woman jailed for smuggling arsenal of military-grade weapons
A woman who smuggled a cache of firearms, ammunition and heroin into the UK has been jailed for nine years following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
British Army now has women serving at every rank
For the first time in its history, the British Army has a servicewoman serving at each of its 18 ranks, from recruit through to four-star general.
BAE wins contract for Paladin artillery vehicles
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth more than USD 500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers and M992A3 ammunition carriers for the U.S. Army.
UK rocket launcher deliveries and ammo replenishment begin
New rocket artillery launchers and munitions are beginning to arrive in the UK as the Ministry of Defence expands the Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System capability.
Britain reveals military repair facilities inside Ukraine
The UK has revealed for the first time that it is operating a network of military maintenance facilities inside Ukraine to repair battle-damaged equipment.
UK remains committed to landmine ban treaty
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines despite recent withdrawals.
Minister says defence investment plan will be published when ready
A defence minister has said the Government will publish its Defence Investment Plan once it is complete, arguing that major spending decisions are already being taken.
Britih Army training activity in Germany climbs again
The Ministry of Defence has published a ten-year breakdown of training activity at the Land Regional Hub Germany, outlining how many field training exercises have taken place at the site each year.
UK weapon manufacturing major aim for Project Grayburn
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Project GRAYBURN, the British Army's future small arms programme, remains in its concept phase and does not yet have a defined measure of "export potential".
