Minister for Veterans and People Alistair Carns warned the UK needed to “catch up with Nato allies” to place greater emphasis on the reserves.

British army could be 'expended' within six months in major war, minister says

Storm Shadow CASOM (Conventionally Armed Stand Off Missile) This long-range air-launched and conventionally-armed missile equips RAF Tornado GR4 squadrons and saw operational service in 2003 with 617 Squadron during combat in Iraq, prior to entering full service in 2004. - MoD

The move comes after US President Joe Biden authorised Ukraine to strike inside Russia using American long-range missiles on Sunday.

Ukraine reportedly fires UK-supplied Storm Shadow Missiles into Russia

The government say the cuts are part of efforts to "modernise" the military, but they come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West.

Defence Secretary announces £500m in defence cuts

Ukraine are seeking permission from the US and UK to use Storm Shadow missiles to hit Russian targets.

Zelenskyy visits No10 to push Keir Starmer for greater support for Ukraine war

The biggest dry dock at Plymouth's Devonport Dockyard has reopened following a major refurbishment project.

£200m upgrade at dockyard will 'bolster national security'

Sir Jeremy Quin has been named as one of the team supporting the strategic defence review (SDR).

Tory ex-minister to work on Government’s defence review

The review will look at how to strengthen UK security in an increasingly "dangerous and volatile world".

Starmer launches 'root and branch' review of UK armed forces 

The new weapon is being billed as a 'cost-effective alternative' to traditional missiles, with an estimated cost of 10p per radio wave shot.

Weapon to blast drones out of the sky being developed for British Army

James Cleverly made the announcement as part of a package restricting Russia's diplomatic presence in the UK.

'Undeclared' Russian intelligence officer to be expelled from UK

A third-party payroll system has been breached, potentially compromising the bank details of all serving armed forces personnel and some veterans.

'Can't rule out state involvement': 'Malign actor' behind MoD cyber attack

The Manta Ray craft being towed in preparation for testing

The drone can operate unmanned underwater and can anchor itself to the sea floor.

Futuristic Manta Ray drone passes first US military ocean test in the US

The PM promised an extra £75 billion in defence spending over six years as he warned the world is 'the most dangerous its been' since the end of the Cold War.

Sunak commits to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence by 2030

The defence secretary Grant Shapps' aircraft had its signal interfered with for around 30 minutes while flying near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad.

'MoD budget cuts' led to Russian 'GPS jamming' on Shapps' RAF plane

The UK has become increasingly reliant on its allies for defence as the gap between the MoD's budget and the cost of new military capabilities widens.

MoD lacks 'credible plan' to fund UK's armed forces, MPs warn

The White House called former President Donald Trump’s remarks on Saturday “appalling and unhinged.”

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