Ministry pledges faster forces recruitment and ‘gap year’
One initiative under development is a so-called “gap year” programme, to give young people fixed-term employment across a range of Armed Forces roles.
Commons clash over UK-France nuclear coordination
Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge had criticised the government for "such incredibly substantive matters not [warranting] a statement", and demanded answers on the agreement.
UK to deepen NATO role as US rebalances says Pollard
The UK is intensifying its military posture in Europe in response to a shifting NATO strategy and evolving US global force priorities, Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard told MPs this week.
Britain boosting production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles
The UK will expand production of Storm Shadow cruise missiles at MBDA’s Stevenage site under a new missile cooperation pact with France.
Automated news bulletin trial shelved
This morning, UK Defence Journal trialled a new experimental tool aimed at automating the production of short-form news bulletins. We quickly found it was a terrible idea, here's why.
UK and France pledge nuclear coordination to defend Europe
Britain and France have publicly committed for the first time to coordinating their independent nuclear deterrents in response to extreme threats.
UK and France to build new missiles, deepen nuclear ties
Britain and France will jointly develop the next generation of deep-strike and anti-ship missiles to replace the Storm Shadow.
UK warship deal sustains Scot Gov owned shipyard
"This is the UK’s defence dividend in action for Scotland" – Scottish Secretary Ian Murray welcomes new frigate contract awarded to Ferguson Marine by BAE Systems.
UK to spend £4bn on drones and autonomous systems
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it will spend over £4 billion on uncrewed and autonomous military systems during this Parliament, as part of a major shift in how the UK Armed Forces fight future wars.
Ferguson Marine wins more Royal Navy frigate work
Ferguson Marine has signed a contract with BAE Systems to fabricate three major structural components for HMS Birmingham, the fourth ship in the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate programme.
