Britain is at growing risk of chemical and biological attack, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Britain is at growing risk of a chemical and biological attack due to a ‘breakdown of world order’ as states ignore international rules.  Wallace suggested the internet could be to blame for the increasing threat, amid fears those set on using chemical weapons against their opponents can find a wealth … Read more

Leaked Ministry of Defence report reveals 32 infantry battalions dangerously short of soldiers

The calamitous state of the British Army is revealed today in a leaked briefing. All but one of its 33 infantry battalions are dangerously short of combat-ready troops, according to the alarming Ministry of Defence report. Marked ‘Official: Sensitive’, it shows that key frontline units have barely half the manpower needed for operational deployment.  A … Read more

Defence chiefs fired more than a THIRD of their Afghan translators, figures show 

Defence chiefs fired more than a THIRD of their Afghan translators – without right to appeal, figures show More than 1,000 interpreters had contracts ‘terminated’ without right to appeal No fired translator gets a relocation even if they claim to be Taliban targets Some say they’re only finding out terminations when applying to come to … Read more

Russian hackers target Ministry of Defence, Home Office and police

Russian hackers target Ministry of Defence, Home Office and police through attack on computer company serving public sector bodies Russian hackers are thought to be behind a ‘very serious’ cyber security breach Some 40 government agencies were infiltrated by hackers, Microsoft said Operation began in March but confirmation UK was targeted came yesterday  By Emer … Read more

‘We will protect our fishermen’: Navy should be used, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace

‘We will protect our fishermen’: Navy should be used to stop EU trawlers operating in UK waters, says Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP defends plan to deploy four patrol boats if trade talks with the EU collapse He says fishermen have a right to be protected while they go about their work But critics say … Read more

Airbus says extra defence spending vital to protect satellites

Airbus says extra defence spending announced by Government is vital to protect Britain’s satellites from attack By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:49 GMT, 28 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 28 November 2020 Airbus has said the extra defence spending announced by the Government this month is vital to protect Britain’s satellites … Read more

Boris Johnson £16bn defence spend to restore UK as great naval power

Britain will become Europe’s greatest naval power again after a £16.5billion boost to defence spending, Boris Johnson vowed yesterday. The Prime Minister said he would ‘restore Britain’s position’ as the ruler of the waves rather than allow the UK to ‘curl up in our island and leave the task to our friends’. Billions of pounds of … Read more

HENRY DEEDES watches Prime Minister unveil his defence spending plans

Cap’n Boris was in Nelson mode, but Keir Starmer couldn’t tell a blunderbuss from a bayonet: HENRY DEEDES watches Prime Minister unveil his defence spending plans By Henry Deedes for the Daily Mail Published: 22:29 GMT, 19 November 2020 | Updated: 01:34 GMT, 20 November 2020 Parp the horns, Cap’n. Bandmaster, a soaring rendition of … Read more

PM’s £16bn defence splurge will make UK ‘greatest naval power in Europe’ once more 

Britain will become Europe’s greatest naval power again after a £16.5billion boost to defence spending, Boris Johnson vowed yesterday. The Prime Minister said he would ‘restore Britain’s position’ as the ruler of the waves rather than allow the UK to ‘curl up in our island and leave the task to our friends’. Billions of pounds of … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Investors hail £16.5bn defence spending pledge

Boris Johnson’s drive to ‘end the era of retreat’ and bolster Britain’s defence spending was music to traders’ ears.  Shares in military contractors advanced after the Prime Minister twisted Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s arm and netted an extra £16.5 billion of funding that will be paid out over the next four years.  The UK’s biggest defence … Read more