Zelensky given ‘Storm Shadow’ missile blueprints by France
France has given the blueprints for its Scalp-EG cruise missile to Ukraine as part of a defence deal.…
Starmer delays spending on military housing to fund defence plan
Spending on military housing is set to be delayed to fund Sir Keir Starmer’s defence investment plan (DIP). The…
Britain tests long-range missiles to help Ukraine bomb Moscow
It is understood that the Hebrides launches saw all systems fire despite some minor technical hiccups, which were…
Rachel Reeves opens door to tax rises to fund defence
Ms Reeves’s intervention comes amid tensions over how to pay for the Government’s delayed defence investment plan. Downing…
Why laser weapons cannot replace missiles on the modern battlefield
Laser weapons, or directed-energy weapons (DEWs), are increasingly discussed as a transformative defence technology. These high-energy lasers can…
China’s defence industry is in trouble
For years, the West has been fretting about China’s military prowess. Tests of high-tech lethal weapons, bombastic parades…
Commission takes steps to modernise European defence and improve military mobility
Building on its plans to protect peace and ramp up our continent’s defence readiness, the European Commission…