The Ministry of Defence is reviewing long-standing medical entry standards for the British Army in a renewed effort to boost recruitment and address growing concerns over force strength. The review forms part of a wider strategy to attract and retain more personnel as the Army faces one of its most[Read More…]

A cross-party group of Members of Parliament (MPs) has urged the Ministry of Defence (commonly referred to as the MoD) to ensure that future Royal Navy warships are capable of operating in the Arctic, citing mounting geopolitical threats and a pressing need to protect critical infrastructure. In their latest report,[Read More…]

Ferguson Marine, the Scottish Government‑owned shipyard in Port Glasgow, has secured a contract to fabricate three major structural sections for HMS Birmingham, the fourth ship in the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigate fleet. The deal is expected to sustain the yard’s 300‑strong workforce over the next two to three years and[Read More…]

French paratroopers from the 11e Brigade Parachutiste (11e BP), France’s 11th Parachute Brigade, have conducted joint training with the UK’s 16 Air Assault Brigade at RAF Brize Norton during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit. The operation showcases continued defence cooperation under the 2010 Lancaster House Treaties. The troops took part[Read More…]

The Ministry of Defence is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing a Sikh regiment in the British Army move that would hark back to historic formations of the colonial era, while raising fresh debate over modern diversity and cohesion. Ministers indicated that the idea has “merit” and that preliminary talks[Read More…]