George Allison

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed it is actively exploring options to address short-term capability gaps in helicopter operations in Cyprus and Brunei ahead of the entry into service of the new H-145 platform in 2026.

HMS Iron Duke, a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, recently conducted a live gunnery exercise to maintain its operational readiness and ensure the crew’s combat skills remain sharp.

The Australian and UK Governments have reached a significant milestone in the delivery of the AUKUS nuclear sub fleet.

Senior Ministry of Defence officials have acknowledged concerns about the UK’s readiness and ability to “sustain the fight,” following recent decisions to retire ageing military equipment.

The Ministry of Defence has disclosed average enlistment times for candidates seeking to join the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and Army, revealing significant variances across the services.

Senior UK defence officials faced scrutiny from MPs during a Defence Committee session, discussing the feasibility of doubling the Army's fighting power by 2027 and tripling it by 2030.

The question followed comments attributed to Lord Robertson, who is leading the Strategic Defence Review, suggesting that 20,000 troops might need to be cut if defence spending is not increased or aircraft carriers are not scrapped.

During a Defence Committee session, Fred Thomas MP questioned whether the UK's current defence spending aligns with the increasing threats identified by senior defence figures and NATO leadership.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that no decision has yet been made on appointing a new shipbuilding tsar to oversee the revitalisation of the UK's shipbuilding industry.

Figures show that 159 phones, 138 laptops, 125 USB sticks, and 25 computers were lost or stolen over the course of the year.