Peach named as NATO Chairman of Military Committee

Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach has been elected as the new NATO Chairman of the Military Committee.

Statement of Intent strengthens UK-Qatar relationship

Michael Fallon has welcomed Qatar’s intention to proceed with the purchase of 24 Typhoon aircraft.

North Korea fires second ballistic missile

North Korea has fired a second ballistic missile across Japan.

Last Mile challenge winners announced

Part of the MOD's Innovation Initiative, the Last Mile challenge winners have been announced.

£55 million contract for bomb disposal robots

A contract worth up to £55 million for 56 bomb disposal robots has been announced at the DSEI Exhibition.

UK offers security partnership with EU post-Brexit

The UK government has offered to contribute military assets to EU operations as part of a security partnership with the EU after Brexit.

UK continues to provide relief to the Caribbean

The UK is continuing to provide military support to the Caribbean following Hurricane Irma.

RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean

RFA Mounts Bay has delivered six tonnes of emergency aid to Anguilla.

Britain’s second aircraft carrier to be named HMS Prince of Wales

The second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships was officially named HMS Prince of Wales in Rosyth, Scotland.

BAE Systems to unveil ‘robot stretcher’

BAE Systems are to unveil a new remote-controlled vehicle designed to evacuate casualties from the battlefield.

Defence Minister praises work of charity for helping disabled veterans

Tobias Ellwood has thanked a charity for helping disabled veterans back into work.

First Sea Lord outlines requirements for Type 31e frigate

Sir Philip Jones has outlined the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate in a new speech.

Demand for ex-forces engineers to soar

The rapid rise in UAV manufacturing in the UK will spur demand for specialist engineers, a recruitment consultancy has said.

South Korea deploys missile system

South Korea has deployed a controversial US missile defence system intended to counter attacks from North Korea.

Campaign against RAF Northolt becoming commercial airport

Assembly members have agreed a motion calling on Sadiq Khan to campaign against RAF Northolt becoming a commercial airport.

Japan should rethink ban on US nukes: former defence minister

Japan should discuss whether to let the US place atomic weapons on its territory following North Korea’s sixth and most powerful nuclear test.

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