Badenoch: No Hope, No Fight for UK Youth
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch rules out compulsory national service, saying young people need jobs and hope to believe in Britain. Unveils £50bn defence fund plan.
Category : Search result: defence innovation
UK Builds Iron Dome Defence as Russia Threat Grows
Britain is developing a new missile defence system to protect cities from aerial attack. Senior military figures warn the UK is exposed and must prepare for modern warfare. Read the full report.
Tories Vow £50bn Defence Fund from Green Projects
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch announces a £50 billion Sovereign Defence Fund, repurposing money from Labour's climate initiatives to bolster UK military readiness. Read the full plan.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Poland to restart mine production for first time since Cold War
Poland announces plans to produce anti-personnel mines for its eastern border defence, marking a historic shift from the Ottawa Treaty. Read the full analysis.
China's 'Dirt Cheap' Hypersonic Missile Challenges US Arms
China unveils a £74,000 hypersonic missile with a 1,300km range, using foamed concrete. Experts warn its low cost could transform global defence, empowering smaller nations. Read the full analysis.
Australia monitors Chinese warships near Philippine Sea
Acting PM Richard Marles confirms Australian defence is tracking a Chinese naval task group's movements. This comes as the Albanese Government unveils its biggest defence overhaul in decades. Read the latest developments.
Australia tracks Chinese navy, announces defence overhaul
Australia monitors Chinese naval movements near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and policy changes.
Australia's Major Defence Restructure Amid China Tensions
Australia announces its biggest defence bureaucracy shake-up in 50 years to fix budget blowouts, as it tracks a Chinese naval flotilla in the Philippine Sea. Discover the strategic changes.
UK-EU defence fund talks break down over costs
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
France unveils new voluntary military service plan
President Macron announces a new voluntary military service for French youth and a €64bn defence spending target by 2027, responding to Russian threats to European stability.
Army Pauses Ajax Training as Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army has suspended Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration left approximately 30 soldiers vomiting and shaking. The £6.3bn programme faces renewed scrutiny.
Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Soldiers Fall Ill
The British Army suspends its £6.3bn Ajax vehicle programme for two weeks after troops report sickness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicles for two weeks after approximately 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration during exercises. Read the latest on the £6.3bn programme.
Army Pauses Ajax Use After Troops Fall Ill
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
Army Pauses Ajax Use Over Troop Safety Concerns
The British Army has paused use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers reported severe vibration and noise issues, leading to vomiting and shaking. Read the full investigation.
EU Proposes Deeper Defence Ties with Ukraine
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
Royal Navy intercepts Russian ships in English Channel
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian warship and tanker brazenly sailing through the English Channel. Get the latest breaking defence updates here.
UK-Indonesia £4bn maritime deal creates 1,000 jobs
Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.
UK's DragonFire laser successfully shoots down drones
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon shoots down high-speed drones in Hebrides test, costing just £10 per shot. A £316m contract accelerates Royal Navy deployment from 2027.
UK unprepared for military attack, MPs warn
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
13 New UK Munitions Factories Announced
Defence Secretary John Healey reveals plans for 13 new munitions factories across Britain to bolster weapons production and support Ukraine. Key budget announcement ahead of Rachel Reeves' fiscal plan.
MPs: UK lacks defence plan against military attack
Commons Defence Committee warns Britain has no strategy to defend against military threats as government announces new arms factories. Read the urgent security update.
UK Defence Under Scrutiny as New Arms Factories Planned
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
UK has no defence plan for military attack, MPs warn
A bombshell report reveals the UK lacks a strategy to defend itself from military assault. MPs demand a 'national conversation' on security. Read the urgent findings.
MoD Plans £6bn Munitions Factories at 12 UK Sites
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
UK Military Has More Top Brass Than Combat Equipment
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
Australian Defence spends £41k on war games training
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
British Army's Ajax Vehicles Deemed Unfit for Deployment
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
British Army receives first Ajax vehicles after 8-year delay
The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme reaches a milestone as the British military receives its first operational units, eight years behind schedule and billions over budget.
Page 1 of 4