No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned
No Armed Forces TV Licence discounts or exemptions planned, but many may not realise they don’t need one if they only watch on-demand or avoid live TV and BBC iPlayer.
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards prep for NATO operations
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards recently conducted rigorous urban combat training to sharpen the tactical skills necessary for their role in NATO’s Allied Reaction Force.
Former soldier jailed for espionage, terrorism offences
A former British soldier, Daniel Khalife, has been sentenced to 14 years and three months in prison after being convicted of spying and terrorism offences.
UK defends part in NATO exercise in response to Corbyn
The UK described participation in military exercises like Steadfast Dart 25 as "defensive, transparent and proportionate" amid concerns from former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
UK placed to lead in European ceasefire effort in Ukraine
Former US National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and CEPA President and CEO Dr Alina Polyakova discussed the top policy priorities aimed at ensuring transatlantic support for sustainable peace in Ukraine.
Steady munitions flow most vital for Ukraine’s defence
During a CEPA briefing, a question was raised – what is the most immediate material need for Ukraine as it battles Russian aggression?
New Scottish facility to train urban warfare skills
Located in Oliver Barracks, the facility allows Reservists to practice close-quarter combat in realistic ‘force-on-force’ scenarios with immersive training aids, including smoke, light, and sound systems.
UK losing ‘fake news war’ risks greater strategic defeat
"People want money spent on schools and hospitals, but alongside that there can be nothing more important than the defence of our values", warned Lord Coaker.
Government reaffirms defence spending commitment
The Tories continue to demand clarity from Labour on whether the 2.5% target will be met within this Parliament.
Armed Forces to ‘cut red tape’ in recruitment
The new programme aims to provide "a single-entry point for prospective recruits," reducing waiting times and modernising the application procedure for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
