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.
UK to mitigate Chinese influence at Brunei base
"We will compete with and challenge China where we need to, to protect our national security and values", advised Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard.
Contract awarded to repair Challenger 2 tank sighting system
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a single source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System.
Armed Forces to offer fast-track cyber recruitment
Successful candidates will start on a salary of over £40,000, with additional skills-based pay as they develop more expertise.
L3Harris demo dual-arm robot to Ministry of Defence
L3Harris has revealed details of a new dual-arm robotic system showcased during a demo day hosted by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).
Former U.S. advisor says British Army ‘makes me want to cry’
Former US National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster warned that while the British Army remains professional and capable, it now lacks the necessary capacity to sustain large-scale operations.
