Sovereign debt yield curves at their steepest in more than two years as investors anticipate more supply
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under pressure to increase spending on the armed forces as security concerns grow
Spending cuts to fund increased defence spending will not impress UK voters and something will have to give
Departments asked to model savings of up to 11% as government battles chronic squeeze on public finances
Donald Trump is pushing European governments to commit much higher funding to armed forces
Fiscal constraints put Starmer and Reeves in an unenviable situation, but Trump has changed the terms of the debate
Hammering countries about Nato’s target has not made the world a safer place
Amount would far outstrip current 2.5% target and take annual spending above £90bn
Company will be accountable for delivering next generation combat aircraft under Global Combat Air Programme
Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets
Ministers want to deepen government links with tech companies and start-ups
The focus on industrial capacity is vital but change must come as fast as possible to make a difference to European security
As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world
Defence secretary blames changing nature of warfare for ‘difficult decisions’
Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first
Lords committee says mooted boost in defence spending ‘may not be enough’
Defence ministry dispatched kit ‘due to be scrapped or replaced’, according to National Audit Office
Planned changes to Mutual Defence Agreement come as allies embark on costly modernisations of deterrent
Airbus and Lockheed Martin pull out leaving just Leonardo UK in the contest to replace ageing Puma
Contractors told that department faces ‘significant fiscal pressure’ and needs to make some hard choices
New ‘hunter killer’ subs are stuck in port due to lack of repair docks, raising concerns over health of Britain’s attack fleet
General Sir Roly Walker unveils reform plan to deal with ‘geopolitical threats’ of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea
Britain’s armed forces would be unable to defend the country in the event of a serious threat, ex-MoD official warns
‘External assistance’ has added to costs of a communications system mired in delays
UK defence group says larger contractors are seeking longer-term supply agreements
