Mark Carleton-Smith appointed new Chief of the General Staff
He will succeed General Sir Nick Carter as head of the Army in June of this year, say the Ministry of Defence.
HMS Albion leaves her mark on Indonesia
The first visit by a British warship to the world’s largest island nation in nearly seven years has been heralded a success as HMS Albion caps off a busy three day visit.
Issues with HMS Forth to be fixed within weeks
Recently identified issues with new Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Forth will be rectified within the coming weeks, say her builders BAE.
‘When not if’ for major Cyber attack to impact UK
The head of the National Cyber Security Centre has warned that a major cyber-attack is a matter of "when, not if".
Defence Secretary visits Glasgow to view progress of first Type 26 Frigate
Gavin Williamson, Secretary of State for Defence, visited BAE Systems Clyde shipyards today to view the first fully constructed units of the first of class, HMS Glasgow.
Britain warns Russia of ability to counter cyber capabilities
Director of GCHQ Jeremy Fleming has warned that the UK can counter Russian cyber capabilities in the same way it fought Islamic State online capabilities.
UK conducts first major cyber attack against Islamic State
Jeremy Fleming, the director of GCHQ, announced that Britain carried out its first major cyber-attack in 2017 with the target being Islamic State.
Cyber needs to be centre stage for every world leader
It seems every day brings news of another high-profile cyberattack or intrusion affecting our personal data, national security or the very integrity and availability of the institutions and infrastructure on which we depend.
Strikes continue against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
Strikes continue against Islamic State in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, with coalition forces conducting 11 strikes consisting of 12 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
MoD to get extra £800m funding, £600m for Dreadnought and £200m just ‘to stand still’
The funding will cover additional costs associated with the Dreadnought submarine programme as well as head off some of the more severe cuts speculated earlier in the year.
