A £1.6Bn contract extension will see British Army equipment, including tanks and armoured vehicles, receive world-class maintenance and spare parts, while supporting 1,600 UK jobs. The five-year contract extension with Babcock will cover vital military assets including Challenger 2 tanks, 105mm artillery guns and Trojan armoured vehicles, ensuring they remain combat-ready ...
The UK and France have reaffirmed their commitment to European security and support for Ukraine as senior military leaders from both nations convened in London for high-level defence talks. The UK-France All Military Chiefs meeting, now in its third year, comes at a critical moment for European defence, with both nations ...
Germany’s Bundesrat has approved a landmark defence and infrastructure spending bill, unlocking hundreds of billions of euros to modernise the country’s armed forces and boost national security. The legislation, which amends Germany’s constitutionally enshrined fiscal rules, will enable the government to significantly increase military spending while also creating a €500 billion ...
In the Spring Statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a significant increase in defence spending, allocating an additional £2.2Bn for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This move aims to bolster the UK’s national security and stimulate economic growth, presenting substantial opportunities for defence suppliers across the country. The newly announced funds will focus ...
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