Army’s air defence revamp targets 2026 milestone
The British Army’s drive to modernise its air defences is making steady progress, with a medium-range capability for warfighting now expected to achieve Initial Operating Capability by July 2026, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Healey ‘We cannot jeopardise peace by forgetting war’
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed a major uplift in the UK’s military support to Ukraine, warning the House of Commons that despite Kremlin claims of a ceasefire, “Putin broke it”, as Russia presses attacks across multiple fronts.
Most forces training sites rated ‘Good’ or better by Ofsted
Most initial training establishments run by the UK Armed Forces have been rated either Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, according to a recent parliamentary answer.
Sailor forced to wait 5 years after NHS rejected Covenant
A serving Royal Navy sailor was forced to wait five years for specialist NHS treatment after being told that the Armed Forces Covenant wasn't recognised.
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.
MoD confirms 91 Ajax delivered, 498 still to come
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that 91 Ajax armoured vehicles have been accepted into service as of March 2025, with a further 498 still to be delivered.
Ministers pressed to expand support for UK veterans
The government has outlined efforts to improve veteran support services following a series of questions in Parliament from MPs across multiple parties.
Calls for a formal UK-EU defence pact
Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Helen Maguire MP urged the government to push for a stand-alone UK-EU defence pact, arguing that Britain risks being left behind in future European defence investment initiatives.
UK and France cooperating despite defence industry dispute
Defence Secretary John Healey has defended the UK’s close military cooperation with France over Ukraine, despite concerns raised over France’s role in excluding the UK from a £150 billion European defence fund.
Defence Secretary reiterates UK, French support for Ukraine
Healey made clear that the UK and France are leading efforts to build a coalition of nations to help secure peace in Ukraine.
