The Ministry of Defence is taking a more community-focused approach to public engagement, with plans to expand the UK’s cadet forces by 30% over the next five years. The initiative seeks to involve around 40,000 more young people in school and community-based cadet programmes by 2030, with the longer-term ambition[Read More…]

This week’s UK defence updates point to a measured and ongoing commitment to upgrading military capabilities through a mix of new technologies and strategic planning. While not headline-grabbing in scale, the developments indicate a clear direction toward enhancing readiness and adapting to modern threats. Evolve Dynamics, a British drone manufacturer,[Read More…]

The UK government has confirmed plans to conduct a large-scale national security exercise this autumn, known as Operation Pegasus, aimed at testing the country’s preparedness for potential conflict on home soil. The drill will involve thousands of military personnel, civil servants, and emergency responders and is designed to simulate how[Read More…]

In a notable shift that reflects the changing face of global security, First Minister John Swinney has opened the door to revising the SNP’s traditionally firm stance on defence spending. Amid growing international threats and pressure to modernise Scotland’s industrial support role, Swinney has acknowledged the need to reconsider how[Read More…]

The UK government has made a decisive commitment to boost its national security spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signaling a strong and proactive approach to protecting the country in an unpredictable world. Recognizing the rapidly changing global landscape, where threats come from many directions, not just on traditional[Read More…]

In a major step to strengthen the UK’s air power and support its armed forces, the Ministry of Defence has announced a £170 million contract with AirTanker Ltd to upgrade the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Voyager aircraft. This significant investment will ensure these essential aircraft stay at the forefront[Read More…]

The UK is set to reintroduce nuclear bombs to its air force, marking a significant shift back to a Cold War-era military posture that was largely phased out in the 1990s. This move signals a response to evolving global security challenges and rising geopolitical tensions, as Britain aims to bolster[Read More…]

For the first time in a generation, the British government is openly preparing for the possibility of war on home soil. In a stark warning issued as part of its latest national security strategy, the UK has acknowledged that threats from states like Russia, Iran, and China are no longer[Read More…]

In a move that signals a dramatic shift in both foreign and domestic priorities, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has committed the UK to NATO’s bold new target of spending 5% of GDP on defence by 2035. The announcement, made ahead of a major NATO summit, marks Britain’s biggest defence spending[Read More…]

In a dramatic escalation of its domestic security stance, the UK government has announced plans to officially ban the activist group Palestine Action under terrorism legislation. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper made the move following a series of high-profile actions by the group, most recently the splashing of red paint on[Read More…]