The Ministry of Defence has issued an updated early engagement notice outlining plans to support the construction of new UK energetics and munitions manufacturing facilities.

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The government has said it will examine the implications of a previously restricted report into nuclear fallout contamination, following renewed scrutiny over its handling and potential impact on past legal cases involving veterans.

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UK and US scientists have trialled the use of artificial intelligence to support battlefield medical decision-making, examining whether personnel are willing to trust and delegate life-and-death choices to AI.

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Counter Terrorism Policing has highlighted the role of online intelligence in preventing attacks, as part of a new podcast episode featuring a specialist working in the field.

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Ukraine has said total Russian casualties, killed and wounded, have reached around 1,302,370 personnel since February 2022.

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More than 35,000 Russian troops were killed or seriously wounded in March according to Ukrainian officials.

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The Ministry of Defence has cancelled a planned contract for artillery and armoured vehicle weapon system components, according to an updated procurement notice.

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The Ministry of Defence has outlined steps to improve access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector, amid concerns over how procurement rules affect bank lending.

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The UK National Cyber Security Centre has warned of increasing attempts by Russia-based actors to target individuals via messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Signal and Messenger.

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The overall size of the UK Armed Forces has edged up, with recruitment improving and outflow falling, but the number of fully trained personnel has continued to decline, according to the latest Ministry of Defence quarterly personnel statistics.

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