The former spy chief says the Government should axe planned tax cuts and instead increase spending on defence. Baroness Neville-Jones served as security and counter-terrorism minister under Lord Cameron until 2011. She was also chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, the government
Britain’s £1.4 billion flight of drones struggles to operate in poor weather – and none are out on operations despite costing around £5 million each. The Watchkeeper spy drone has been so extensively modified it became too heavy, leading to the programme
A former armed forces minister has blasted the Ministry of Defence for putting “wokery before weaponry” and leaving Britain unable to fight a war and defend itself properly. Senior Tory MP Mark Francois launched a blistering attack on the state of Britain’s
Princess Kate’s first official engagement this year appears to have been prematurely confirmed – as Kensington Palace is yet to authorise the details.
The Ministry of Defence will not get any extra funding in next week’s Budget, according to reports. The Treasury is expected to argue that strained public finances will limit spending in the package to be unveiled by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on March
A former Armed Forces Minister has urged the Ministry of Defence to come clean over its reliance on Fujitsu for security contracts. Tory MP Mark Francois, who now serves on the Defence Select Committee, blasted the MoD for not revealing details of
The Ministry of Defence says it is “aware” of an ongoing investigation after two SAS soldiers were reportedly arrested over alleged involvement in a drugs ring. Two men – both believed to be SAS soldiers – and a woman were arrested during
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a critical juncture, with the exodus of Russian troops casting a shadow over Vladimir Putin’s military campaign. In its latest update on the Ukraine war, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) underscored the
Backyard boffins – your country needs you. Ministry of Defence mandarins are on the hunt for garden shed scientists and engineers to help develop the latest generation of weapon and defence systems. The clarion call was given by Rachel Crease, manager of
The short-lived mutiny launched in late June by the Wagner Group and the relentless criticism of the Russian Ministry of Defence by warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin appears to have emboldened some of Russia’s officers. Michael Clarke, Visiting Professor in the Department of War