UK armour to remain in Estonia for foreseeable future
The UK will keep armour in Estonia for the foreseeable future, with the Forward Land Forces battlegroup continuing to draw on lessons from Ukraine as part of NATO's eastern flank deterrence.
UK assessing risks from Chinese electric vehicles
Labour MP Graeme Downie has asked the MoD to assess the national security threat from Chinese electric vehicles, including remote kill switch capabilities. The government says it is working to manage the risks.
Government explores private investment to drive defence
The Defence Secretary and Chancellor have met with leaders from UK banking, venture capital and strategic finance to explore how private investment can be leveraged to accelerate defence readiness.
Northern Ireland to be boosted by defence growth deal
The UK government has launched a multimillion-pound defence growth deal for Northern Ireland, aimed at helping smaller firms and start-ups break into the defence supply chain.
New Scottish defence summit targets SME growth push
The new DPRTE Scottish Defence Procurement & Supply Chain Summit aims to link SMEs with defence buyers as investment rises.
Army teams up with touring car squad to drive STEM
The British Army has announced a partnership with Speedworks Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season, aimed at promoting technical careers and engaging younger audiences.
Downie calls for pension reform to fund defence
Graeme Downie, MP for Dunfermline and Dollar, has said the debate around defence funding risks placing disproportionate burden on younger people while avoiding more politically difficult choices.
Allies test drone swarm warfare at UK experiment
Troops from the United Kingdom, United States and Australia have tested drone swarm technologies during the British Army’s Warfighting Experiment 2026, focusing on improving interoperability and data sharing between allied systems.
Over 500 US troops trained in UK since 2020
More than 500 United States armed forces personnel have undertaken training in the United Kingdom since 2020 across a range of military institutions.
Spain moves on new Marine Amphibious Vehicle
Indra Land Vehicles and Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV), a Leonardo company, have signed a strategic agreement to support delivery of a new amphibious combat vehicle for the Spanish Marine Infantry.
