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".
Armed Forces to offer fast-track cyber recruitment
Successful candidates will start on a salary of over £40,000, with additional skills-based pay as they develop more expertise.
New British Gravehawk system producton ramps up for Ukraine
The Gravehawk system, a recently developed air defence project jointly funded by the UK and Denmark, has entered its final testing phase.
Britain to boost cyber warfare capabilities
The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
NAO warns of severe cyber threat to the UK
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.
