Royal Marines rank high in US Special Forces sniper course
The outstanding performance of the Royal Marines highlights their exceptional training and skill, reinforcing their reputation as some of the best snipers in the world.
Lithuania orders Saab MSHORAD air defence system
Deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2025 and 2027.
Size of UK regular forces declines by over 15% in one decade
As of 2024, the strength of regular forces in the UK is 132,360 personnel, marking a decrease of 4,350 compared with the previous year.
UK Government embrace ‘NATO first’ defence strategy
"We must strengthen our defences to deter Putin effectively."
BAE lands £450m U.S. Army contract for M109A7s
BAE Systems in the U.S. has won a hefty £450 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce and deliver M109A7 and M992A3 vehicles.
42,000 Ukrainian troops complete UK training, ready to fight
Over 42,000 Ukrainian soldiers have completed basic training in the UK and returned to Ukraine to join the fight against Russian aggression.
500,000 casualties show ‘how bad war is going’ for Russia
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff, has spoken on the staggering impact of the conflict in Ukraine on Russia, noting that 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded since the war began.
UK Commandos test new vehicles with V-22s
Commandos from 40 Commando, currently deployed in Australia as part of the Littoral Response Group (South), have been working closely with the US Marine Corps, ahead of Exercise Predators Run.
UK pledges more artillery, boats and missiles to Ukraine
Defence Secretary John Healey MP has pledged more artillery guns, ammunition rounds, combat boats, 90 Brimstone missiles and more to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package.
Prime Minister Starmer pledges strong defence in First Address
Next week, the Prime Minister will head to Washington DC for the NATO summit, where he will further discuss the UK's defence commitments and international security issues.
