This early live firing involved testing the main 40mm stabilised cannon and chain gun while the vehicle was static, and is being used to de-risk the formal firing programme that will take place later this year. This is the first…
It is a painfully dry subject but if you are even half interested in the defence of the UK you should read this story and watch the video. The MoD is going to miss Mr Thompson
This official statistic is the first in a new series providing summary statistics on the number of in-service deaths among UK armed forces personnel which occurred as a result of a British, United Nations (UN) or North Atlantic Treaty Organisation…
Recovery of personnel is a joint responsibility which embraces a wide range of situations requiring different levels of responses. Member nations provide NATO with the personnel and assets necessary to carry out NATO operations. In its turn, NATO must ensure…
From the MoD… Thank you John. It’s always a pleasure to speak at Policy Exchange. Policy Exchange has led the public policy debate over the past 14 years on issues as far apart as housing and the impact of lawfare…
From the MoD; The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a further £472 million for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme. It will allow the MOD to continue progressing the project’s demonstration phase, with additional investment for…
During Michael Fallon’s first foreign visit of 2016, he said that he would like to further develop the UK’s defence cooperation with Japan and will pursue the possibility of a joint exercise involving RAF Typhoon aircraft visiting Japan in 2016…
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen. Can I say how delighted I am to be back at RUSI for my third and, most probably, final CDS Christmas Lecture. If I am still here in 12 months time, something has gone badly…
The MoD obtains equipment by one of two methods, CADMID or UOR CADMID stands for Concept, Assessment, Demonstration, Manufacture, In-Service and Disposal. UOR stands for Urgent Operational Requirement, UCR, for urgent Capability Requirement. The first is a gated and methodical…
SDSR 2015 announced that the MoD civil service personnel would be reduced by 30%. Unfortunately, the civil service is saddled with a reputation of being shiny arsed Sir Humpries long overdue for the chop, but NOTHING COULD BE FURTHER FROM…
