UK ramps up pressure on Putin
The UK government has pledged to intensify economic and military pressure on Russia while sustaining long-term support for Ukraine, following a House of Lords debate in which ministers reaffirmed Britain’s role as one of Kyiv’s closest allies.
NATO warns against losing biotech edge to China and Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged allied nations to accelerate innovation and investment in biotechnology to ensure the alliance remains ahead of rivals such as China and Russia, the organisation stated.
British troops ‘ready to go’ to support peace in Ukraine
British troops are on standby to deploy as part of a planned multinational force to support Ukraine’s stability and security in the event of a ceasefire.
Work on NATO interoperability roadmap continues
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that work is under way to deliver a national roadmap for deeper interoperability with NATO allies.
Grangemouth workers to get priority for new green jobs
Workers made redundant after the closure of the Grangemouth refinery will be given priority for new roles created through the Scottish Government’s £25 million Just Transition Fund, First Minister John Swinney announced on Wednesday.
Zarah Sultana’s NATO stance doesn’t add up
Zarah Sultana’s call for Britain to quit NATO while Ukraine fights for survival isn’t radical or brave, it’s incoherent and shows a complete failure to grasp how deterrence and reality work.
American tanks ‘open fire’ in large numbers in Bulgaria
American M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, have carried out live-fire accuracy testing at the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria as part of ongoing NATO training operations.
UK unveils defence education drive
The government has outlined a series of new education and training initiatives aimed at strengthening defence skills, supporting university partnerships, and expanding youth engagement through the Combined Cadet Force (CCF).
MOD outlines procurement reforms and pledges SME action plan
The Ministry of Defence has begun implementing major procurement and acquisition reforms outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth,...
UK monitoring Iran links to Western Sahara
The government has said it is monitoring alleged Iranian activity in the Western Sahara but has not seen evidence of direct Iranian support for the Polisario Front.
