Britain to build up to 12 attack submarines as it moves to war-ready footing
Modern armies must adopt and deploy the latest warfighting technology
Reorganisation of cyber and electronic military units will be crucial part of government’s strategic review
Defence and security pact to be announced on Monday, but haggling over details of revamped relationship continues
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key was replaced earlier this week
Pentagon believes British should place more emphasis on their own region in policy shift from Biden administration
Change of top brass comes ahead of UK government’s strategic defence review
While the green agenda remains critical, it must be balanced with the other fundamental imperatives of our age
Chief of the defence staff warns it will take up to three years for British armed forces to start growing again
Draft terms require non-EU nations to negotiate agreements before their defence industries can get access
Also in this week’s newsletter, UK steel production plunges
New methods will remove need for nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine, key raw materials in high demand since war in Ukraine
State-backed report will call for more investment in drones and tech in a new era of state conflict
‘RapidDestroyer’ uses a high-power radio frequency to fry systems at a distance
Deterrence is a shared asset — and a shared responsibility
Officials examine use of command and control systems and early warning aircraft
‘Supranational’ vehicle would purchase for participating states at more favourable borrowing rates
Chancellor confirms £2.2bn military funding rise next year in Spring Statement
UK gross government debt rose from 85.7% of GDP in 2019 to 101.8% in 2024
Most Labour voters believe protecting welfare is more important than boosting UK defence budget
The UK faces weak growth, high interest rates and a huge rise in defence spending
Even Eurosceptics and Britain-bashers should acknowledge the advantage of smooth weaponry supply chains
UK prime minister hosts meeting of senior armed forces figures from 31 nations
Finance minister Andrzej Domański calls for smarter funding as continent moves to bolster its military power
Talk of Donald Trump bringing the continent together is absurdly premature
