False claim of UK colonels captured in Ukraine spreads
A Russian claim about two UK colonels captured in Ukraine is spreading online. Many including former MP George Galloway have shared the story, though no evidence supports it.
Germany orders over 1,000 Rheinmetall military trucks
The contract is valued at approximately €770 million and includes 963 swap-body vehicles, some with protected driver cabins, as well as 425 unprotected transport vehicles.
King’s Gurkha Artillery unveils new cap badge
The British Army’s newest regiment, the King’s Gurkha Artillery (KGA), has unveiled its official cap badge following approval from His Majesty The King.
NATO backs new US-led channel to accelerate aid to Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has welcomed a new initiative aimed at boosting military support to Ukraine, speaking during an online meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) on 21 July.
Cleethorpes man jailed for Daesh propaganda
A 26-year-old man from Cleethorpes has been handed a 15-year extended sentence for disseminating terrorist publications and encouraging acts of terrorism, including sharing violent Daesh propaganda.
Leonardo to acquire Iveco Defence in €1.7bn deal
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles from the Iveco Group in a deal valued at €1.7 billion.
The direction of the British Army’s combat vehicle fleet
The British Army is partway through a long-term shift in the vehicles it uses, replacing older platforms with newer, more capable ones.
British and German troops cross the Rhine
A rare multinational amphibious battalion has showcased NATO interoperability and engineering capability by establishing a series of military ferries across the River Rhine, Europe's busiest commercial waterway.
Petition to send Warrior vehicles to Ukraine nears 20,000
The petition has found particular momentum in Scottish urban constituencies.
Russian Intelligence blamed for malware tool
The UK Government has formally attributed a newly identified cyber espionage tool to Russian military intelligence.
