Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2026, called for a strategic realignment of European security. The Prime Minister advocated for a transition from an overdependence on the United States toward a model of interdependence and a more robust European pillar within NATO. ...
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has officially commenced a £28 million infrastructure upgrade at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, targeting the station’s critical air operating surfaces. The project is a key component of the Ministry of Defence’s wider strategy to maintain high-readiness capabilities at its primary airbases. Principal contractor VolkerFitzpatrick has ...
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed a new air defence support package for Ukraine valued at over £500 million, marking a significant escalation in the UK’s commitment to sustaining international security and industrial cooperation. Announced during the 33rd meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in Brussels, the funding is designed ...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have formalised a strategic partnership designed to overhaul the military recruitment pipeline and address persistent skills shortages across the UK’s defence sector. The agreement integrates the Jobcentre Plus network directly with military training and careers, providing tens ...
February 19, 2026
Land - Enemy weapons detector in the hands of soldiers five years early
The British Army has accelerated the procurement of the SONUS Acoustic Weapon Locating System, awarding an £18.3 million contract to
February 19, 2026
How readiness is shaped by the way defence capability is delivered
Debate around UK defence readiness often centres on funding levels and future spending commitments. Recent discussions about a significant gap
