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…]