Senior army corps commanders from across NATO met in Izmir, Turkey, in late January to align planning and training priorities for 2026 as the Alliance moves to operationalise its regional defence plans.

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A leading military historian has warned MPs that the UK remains far behind Nordic allies in preparing society for the demands of modern conflict, arguing that government has failed to translate years of discussion about resilience into practical planning for mass mobilisation.

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British Army Rangers have carried out a major training exercise on Northumberland moorland as the UK prepares to take over a NATO special operations leadership role from July.

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The Ministry of Defence has said it has no plans to recruit a dedicated cadre of former defence industry executives.

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The Ministry of Defence has said Gurkha pension arrangements are already aligned for most service.

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The Ministry of Defence has said it does not use services from Meta to build artificial intelligence systems for UK national security purposes.

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Late entry officers in the British Army face no formal restrictions on which officer appointments they can hold, with all officers now considered under a single merit-based selection system.

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BAE Systems has launched a new technology incubator programme aimed at taking defence-developed technologies into wider commercial markets.

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The first 100 Ajax armoured fighting vehicles for the British Army are currently not in service with any unit as they await planned upgrades.

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The ACV-30 is equipped with a 30mm cannon and is intended to provide increased firepower for engaging targets at range.

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