Questions raised on sufficiency of British defence budget
During a recent House of Lords debate on the UK’s air defence capabilities, questions surrounding the sufficiency of the defence budget and the strategic balance between homeland security and international commitments took centre stage. Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton raised concerns about whether the government’s commitment to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence would be enough to address the UK’s defence...
UK to implement NATO test for defence purchase decisions
The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to implement a NATO test for major defence procurement projects.
Government questioned over defence spending target
The UK Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, with a target to outline the path to this goal in the coming months.
Egypt goes on military equipment shopping spree
The U.S. State Department has announced the approval of several Foreign Military Sales to Egypt of mutiple systems, with an estimated total value exceeding $5.4 billion.
British warships return home for Christmas period
HMS Portland and HMS Iron Duke have returned to their respective home ports of Devonport and Portsmouth, marking the end of a demanding year of operations.
UK keeps 21 naval vessels on standby over Christmas
As the Christmas season begins, the Royal Navy remains prepared to respond to global and national challenges, with 21 Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels deployed or on short notice to respond if required.
RFA tanker availability sufficient for now, set to improve
Despite the immediate challenges of only one tanker being available, we understand that plans are already in place to bring additional tankers online in the New Year as and when required.
No evidence of drone exports to Israel by UK
In a response to a written question by Apsana Begum MP, the Minister of State for the Department for Business and Trade, Douglas Alexander, clarified that Elbit Systems UK has not exported Thor drones to partner companies in Israel.
Fisherman fined for forcing submarine to take evasive action
A Teignmouth fisherman narrowly avoided a collision with a Royal Navy nuclear submarine, prompting the captain of HMS Triumph to take evasive action.
Committee explores ‘most likely’ outcome for Ukraine war
Air Marshal Edward Stringer pointed to the deteriorating state of Russia’s military, "Russia is burning through its stocks of equipment, including 300 gun barrels a month, while their forges can only produce 20".
