NATO targets much faster defence production
“We don’t want to see capabilities being scheduled for ten plus years.”
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NATO targets weapons and munitions production surge
NATO will “rapidly expand our defence industrial capacity on both sides of the Atlantic,” Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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MoD awards £125m for armoured vehicle tracks
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £125 million framework contract to Cook Defence Systems (CDS) for the supply of heavy armoured vehicle tracks and associated items.
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UK outlines training provided to Israeli Defence Forces
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that fewer than ten members of the Israel Defence Forces have been enrolled each year since 2020 on non-combat academic training courses delivered in the United Kingdom.
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British attack helicopters ‘open fire’ across Europe
British Army attack helicopter crews are conducting live-fire and tactical manoeuvres alongside NATO allies in northern Europe as part of Operation Razoredge, the UK’s major summer deployment across the continent.
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Dozens of pro-Indy accounts go dark after Israeli strikes
The sudden silence of dozens of pro-independence X accounts on 12 June 2025 coincided with Israeli air and cyber strikes targeting Iranian military and communications infrastructure.
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UK confirms landmine ban as NATO allies move to withdraw
The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, even as five NATO allies signal plans to withdraw from the treaty.
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MOD eyes 30% increase in cadet forces by 2030
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to significantly expand the number of cadets across the UK, with a 30% growth target set out.
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Project Grayburn rifle programme still in concept phase
The Ministry of Defence has reiterated that Project Grayburn, the British Army’s effort to replace the SA80A3 service rifle, remains in its concept phase, with early work focused on defining capability needs and engaging with industry.
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MoD to review defence steel supply chains
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is reviewing the UK’s steel supply chain as part of a broader effort to align defence procurement with national security and economic goals, amid continued reliance on both domestic and international sources for specialist materials.
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