Britain’s aerospace ambitions could face a major blow as defence giant Leonardo UK warns its historic Yeovil helicopter plant may not survive without a long-awaited £1 billion Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract. A Race Against Time for the Yeovil Plant The Somerset facility, which has been the backbone of Britain’s helicopter production for over a…
Serbia showcased both of its Chinese-made air defence missile systems at a military parade held in its capital city on Saturday, highlighting the two countries’ friendship amid ongoing regional tensions in Europe. The “power of unity” military parade proceeded past the Palace of Serbia, with 10,000 personnel taking part alongside 2,500 pieces of military equipment…
The iconic Red Arrows will fly over Windsor Castle on Wednesday (September 17) to mark Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK. It’s the first time a US leader has been invited for a second state visit, and there will be a number of other historic firsts as the president and his wife Melania are…
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain has banned Israelis from attending a prestigious London defence studies college due to the escalation of the war in Gaza, the UK’s Ministry of Defence said on Monday, prompting an angry response from Israel. While Britain remains a close ally of Israel’s, it has recently tried to pressure its government over the…
SINGAPORE – Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing will be making his introductory visit to China from Sept 15 to 18. In Beijing, Mr Chan, who is also Coordinating Minister for Public Services, will meet senior Chinese leaders and speak at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, said the Ministry of Defence on Sept 14. The Beijing…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday signalled a further warming of ties with Beijing, urging the two Asian giants to collaborate in shaping a multipolar world, even as New Delhi remains wary of China’s growing military might and tries to finesse its own recent estrangement from the White House. “Stable, predictable and amicable bilateral…
The Armed Forces are in the midst of a recruiting crisis due to an inability to process applications quickly and effectively. Last year, the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF received 177,510 applications to join the forces, but were able to only recruit just 10,930 as the three services failed to meet recruitment targets. The…