The Royal Navy's £60m autonomous helicopter, Proteus, has completed its maiden flight. Designed for high-risk anti-submarine missions, it marks a major step in UK defence innovation. Read the full report.
The Royal Navy's first full-size autonomous helicopter, Proteus, has completed its maiden flight. The £60m aircraft is designed for high-risk missions like anti-submarine warfare. Read more.
The UK government plans to extend the call-up age for armed forces reservists from 55 to 65 and lower the threshold for mobilisation. Find out what this means for national defence.
The head of the UK armed forces has admitted the nation has no comprehensive plan for national defence in a major war, including mobilising the NHS. Read the full revelation.
The UK's planned defence expansion is underfunded, a top military official warns MPs. Read the full analysis of the budget constraints and strategic risks facing the armed forces.
Leonardo Helicopters warns its Yeovil factory could close, risking 3,000 skilled jobs, unless the Ministry of Defence signs a crucial £1bn new medium helicopter contract by March.
European nations are urgently boosting defence budgets, driven by the Ukraine war and a potential Trump return. Discover the key trends reshaping the continent's security strategy.
Britain is designing its own missile defence system to counter Russian ballistic and cruise missiles, a top defence chief reveals. Discover the urgent national security shift.
The head of DroneShield warns Britain needs urgent action to prevent a catastrophic 'drone 9/11' attack on public venues and critical infrastructure. Read the full threat assessment.
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
The UK government unveils a major £2.4 billion defence investment, funding new submarines, AI, and drones to counter global threats. Read the full strategy.
Sky News podcast reveals decades of hollowed-out UK defences. Former ministers admit military is short of troops, ammo and medics. Discover the full story.
Australia monitors a Chinese naval flotilla near its waters while launching a major reform of defence project delivery. Get the latest on national security and government restructuring.
Australia launches biggest defence restructuring since 1970s amid Chinese naval activity tracking. New agency aims to fix budget and timeline overruns.
A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv leaves two dead, cuts power to half the city, and highlights Ukraine's urgent need for Western air defence support.
MPs investigate the Tory government's handling of a leak exposing 19,000 Afghans. A whistleblower reveals Taliban used abandoned UK equipment to track targets.
Liverpool's 2024/25 title defence has been historically poor, making them statistically the worst defending champions in Premier League history. Discover the shocking numbers.
French President Emmanuel Macron announces a new 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, citing the Russian threat. A €6.5bn defence boost also revealed.
President Macron announces 10-month voluntary military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to strengthen France's defence capabilities against growing European security threats.
As France reinstates national service, questions emerge about whether Britain could follow suit amid growing Russian threats. Explore the debate around conscription revival.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy insists his country can still win as European governments plan to influence US-led peace talks. Macron also unveils new French defence plans.
France announces voluntary military service to expand its armed forces as European nations prepare for potential conflict with Russia by 2030. Learn about the new defence strategy.
Britain's top military leaders held tense discussions amid concerns defence review ambitions cannot be met without additional funding. Read the full analysis.
A senior UK general warns the nation is a decade away from being prepared for a prolonged conflict with Russia. Read the full analysis and what it means for UK defence.
The British Army's £10m Ajax fighting vehicle has caused fresh injuries to 31 soldiers, raising serious questions about safety and accountability in the £5.5bn programme.
Emmanuel Macron to announce voluntary military service revival as Europe rushes to strengthen armies against Russian threat and uncertain US support. Discover Europe's defence shift.
The British Army has paused Ajax armoured vehicle training after noise and vibration made approximately 30 soldiers violently sick. Discover the latest on this troubled £6.3bn programme.
A new secret parliamentary committee will scrutinise the $368bn AUKUS deal. Membership determined by Albanese and Ley, excluding minor parties. Read the full story.
A senior UK general warns the country is critically unprepared for a protracted conflict, rating military readiness as low as 1/10. He states it could take a decade to be properly equipped.
The British Army halts Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after around 30 personnel reported noise and vibration symptoms. Safety investigation underway.