Armed Forces Covenant “falling short” despite legal duty
In a report released today by the House of Commons Defence Committee, lawmakers call for an overhaul in how the Covenant is implemented.
NATO Ministers set the stage for The Hague summit
The meetings placed strong emphasis on strengthening collective defence, increasing defence investment across the Alliance, and deepening support for Ukraine.
US Army tests FPV drones in Germany under ‘Project Shiv’
Project Shiv is part of a wider U.S. Army push to modernise battlefield tactics using low-cost, adaptable unmanned platforms in line with current global combat trends.
Kent teen convicted over sharing Daesh propaganda online
A 19-year-old from Swanley, Kent, has pleaded guilty to multiple terrorism offences after an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command revealed he had shared extremist material online.
UK, France meet in Ukraine to discuss multinational force
The talks in Kyiv focused on the structure, size, and composition of a future force that could deter further Russian aggression.
UK must prepare for ‘all-domain’ warfare
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has emphasised the need for Britain’s military to embrace "all-domain warfare" as standard practice in response to the increasingly blurred lines between hybrid threats and conventional conflict.
Pollard: UK must build ‘Whole-of-Society’ defence model
Defence Minister Luke Pollard has called for a “whole-of-society” approach to national security, drawing inspiration from allied nations such as Finland and Norway.
Britain’s armoured presence on the Russian border
The UK has maintained a consistent deployment of around 700 personnel in Estonia between 2021 and 2025.
UK deepens planning for multinational Ukraine mission
The UK government has confirmed that it is playing a central role in building a potential multinational force to support Ukraine in the event of a future peacekeeping or reassurance mission—though many specifics, including the rules of engagement and contributing countries, remain confidential.
NATO to discuss plans for a ‘stronger, more lethal Alliance’
NATO foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels to continue preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague and address pressing international security issues, according to an official statement from the Alliance.
