China Tests Long Range Missile in Pacific as Australia and Fiji Strengthen Defence Partnership
China carried out a long range ballistic missile test in the Pacific Ocean only hours after Australia and Fiji signed a major new defence agreement. Although Beijing described the launch…
Treasury Sees Defence as a Cost, Not a Growth Driver, Says Former Defence Secretary John Healey
Former Defence Secretary John Healey has criticised the Treasury for treating defence spending as a financial burden instead of a powerful source of economic growth. He argued that stronger investment…
UK Defence Investment Plan Moves Ahead Despite Leadership Uncertainty
Defence plan set for release before NATO summit The UK government has confirmed that its long-awaited defence investment plan will still be published before next month’s NATO summit in Turkey…
Germany steps away from Franco German FCAS fighter jet project as defence tensions rise
Germany pulls back from FCAS Germany has stepped away from a major joint fighter jet programme with France, marking a setback for European defence cooperation. The move has raised concerns…
Russian Fighter Jets Intercept RAF Spy Aircraft Over Black Sea
Two Russian fighter jets approached a British Royal Air Force surveillance aircraft during a mission over the Black Sea. Officials reported that the encounter involved unsafe flying behavior that created…
Defence Sector Struggles to Attract Skilled Workers as Demand Grows
Why the UK Defence Industry Is Facing a Talent Shortage Earlier this year, the Ministry of Defence announced a £1bn investment in AI-powered battlefield systems and created a new Cyber…
Putin’s India Visit: Moscow Pushes New Defence & Energy Deals
Putin visits India to strengthen defence and energy ties, pushing new arms deals, oil cooperation, and trade expansion despite U.S. pressure.
Macron Launches Voluntary Military Service for French Youth Amid Rising Global Threats
Macron unveils voluntary military service for French youth to strengthen national defense amid rising global threats.
UK Army Pauses Ajax Armoured Vehicles After Soldiers Fall Ill from Noise and Vibration
UK Army pauses Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers fall ill from noise and vibration; safety review underway.
Taiwan Unveils $40B Defence Boost to Counter Rising China Threat
Taiwan announces $40B defence boost, strengthening military capabilities against China's growing threat and safeguarding democracy.
