The Ministry of Defence has clarified that the newly announced Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) with the European Union does not grant additional oversight or powers to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over British defence matters—either in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to expand Combined Cadet Forces (CCFs) in state schools as part of a broader effort to improve youth development and opportunity.

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The UK has announced £1bn for the “Digital Targeting Web” and the establishment of a dedicated Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, as part of the Strategic Defence Review.

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The United Kingdom and the European Union have signed an expansive new agreement to deepen security and defence cooperation.

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The British Army has updated its guidance on regimental social media use following unauthorised posts by two regiments that promoted a petition opposing government legal reforms.

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Capita Entrust has been awarded a £7.5 million contract by the Ministry of Defence to provide adventure training for British Army recruits.

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The system is intended to deliver a highly mobile, integrated air defence capability able to protect UK ground forces from threats such as aircraft, helicopters, drones, and potentially cruise missiles.

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The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a series of reforms aimed at strengthening how serious complaints of harassment, sexual assault, and misconduct are handled in the Armed Forces.

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President Donald Trump has publicly rebuked Vladimir Putin following Russia’s largest aerial assault of the war, saying the Russian leader is “needlessly killing a lot of people” and has “gone absolutely CRAZY.”

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Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $214 million contract by the U.S. Army for the continued upgrade of M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS), with funding contributions from the UK, Finland, and Italy.

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