No armed forces status for Royal Observer Corps veterans
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed it does not support calls to retrospectively classify members of the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) as regular or reserve members of the UK Armed Forces.
Lords demand ‘drumbeat’ of orders to revitalise shipyards
A wide-ranging debate in the House of Lords saw peers from across the political spectrum press the Government to deliver not just a strategy, but a sustained programme of orders to rebuild Britain’s shipbuilding capacity.
Minister rejects claims Royal Marines standards are changing
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns, has rejected online speculation that the standards required to earn the Royal Marines Green Beret are being lowered, confirming that the elite Commando Course remains unchanged.
Incredble images show powerful British carrier strike group
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales has led an impressive multinational carrier strike group into the Mediterranean, enjoy this gallery of powerful imagery.
BAE highlights readiness to expand U.S. sub manufacturing
BAE Systems says it is prepared to scale up its American submarine manufacturing capacity, citing more than $260 million invested in its facilities and workforce over the past six years.
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.
