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.
Baillie warns of Russian naval threat in North Sea
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.
UK declines to comment on US cyber ops suspension vs Russia
The UK government has declined to comment on operational matters following the US Defence Secretary’s decision to suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia.
Armed forces recruits potentially face up to one year wait
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 engineers keeping HMS Cattistock at sea
The Royal Navy have spotlighted a small, dedicated team of engineers works tirelessly to keep the fleet running.
UK and Scottish Governments collaborate on Faslane support
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".
