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.
Leakers ‘would have consequences’ if breach happened in UK
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has addressed concerns over classified operational plans being shared via Signal, following questions from the Defence Committee about how the UK would respond to a similar incident.
SNP blasted for skipping shipbuilding debate
A Westminster Hall debate on the role of shipyards in economic growth saw fierce criticism of the Scottish Government, as MPs condemned the decision to award a £175 million ferry contract to a Polish shipyard instead of Ferguson Marine in Scotland.
U.S. Navy announces new policy on Gender Dysphoria
The U.S. Navy has introduced policy changes affecting Sailors with a current diagnosis or history of gender dysphoria, revising service eligibility criteria and separation procedures, according to an announcement.
Service complaints process improves, but delays remain
The UK government has provided new data on the processing times for military service complaints, revealing improvements in efficiency but highlighting ongoing delays in handling grievances within the Armed Forces.
