Oct 21, 2024 · HMS Queen Elizabeth will shortly be heading out to sea, becoming the second British aircraft carrier at sea in waters around the UK.

Oct 16, 2024 · While there is no specific quota for the use of UK steel, the government say that its approach is to support the domestic industry by offering opportunities for UK suppliers to compete for future contracts.

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Oct 25, 2024 · The UK is taking significant steps to enhance sovereign capabilities in both drone manufacturing and counter-drones, as confirmed by Maria Eagle MP.

Nov 5, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the British Army is still pursuing its goal to double its lethality by 2027 and triple it by 2030, as outlined by the Chief of the General Staff earlier this year, according to a recent parliamentary response. In response to Conservative MP Mark Francois’s inquiry about whether these targets remain on track, Defence Minister Luke Pollard stated that ...

Oct 26, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence continues to prioritise sovereign capabilities in military satellite communications and space warfare, according to a series of parliamentary responses from Maria Eagle MP.

Oct 5, 2024 · A prototype of a Russian stealth combat drone was shot down over the occupied Donetsk region, in what experts are calling a significant embarrassment for Moscow’s air force.

Sep 15, 2024 · The new nuclear submarines will incorporate some of the most advanced technology in the world.

Oct 30, 2024 · The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to receive a £2.9 billion increase in its budget, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her first budget speech. The Labour government reaffirmed its commitment to long-term defence investment, aiming to gradually raise spending to 2.5% of GDP—though a timeline for this increase remains undetermined. Addressing the House of Commons, Ms Reeves ...

The five-year agreement will see Draken simulate air combat, missile threats, and electronic warfare for Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Army personnel.