Scottish Labour’s deputy leader Jackie Baillie has warned that the UK must not compromise its security as the global order shifts, citing the potential threat of Russian forces in the North Sea.
The UK government has declined to comment on operational matters following the US Defence Secretary’s decision to suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia.
The UK Government has acknowledged significant delays in the recruitment process for the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force, with median wait times for new recruits ranging from 249 to 376 days in 2024.
The Royal Navy have spotlighted a small, dedicated team of engineers works tirelessly to keep the fleet running.
Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard stated that the “Clyde is an important base, and we work closely on it, not just with the Scottish Government and local councils, but across Government".
Successful candidates will start on a salary of over £40,000, with additional skills-based pay as they develop more expertise.
The Gravehawk system, a recently developed air defence project jointly funded by the UK and Denmark, has entered its final testing phase.
The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
The National Audit Office (NAO) has issued a stark warning regarding the UK government's vulnerability to cyber threats, highlighting critical gaps in resilience and the urgency of addressing them.
NP Aerospace is currently in the process of assembling and integrating over 150 specialist armoured vehicle systems, with yet more expected throughout 2025.
