Small tech groups impatient with ‘jam tomorrow’ promise of contracts in return for discounted or free equipment
Negotiations come as London and Brussels seek closer defence alignment in wake of Trump threats
Greater Manchester mayor warns Labour needs to take a ‘different course’
BAE Systems, one of the defence groups involved, says it will ‘redeploy’ staff if longer-term funds not secured
Purchase of Lake District club collapsed this week after government officials and the FT raised questions over strategic location
The UK defence company is building Type 31 frigates quickly at Rosyth to fill an awkward gap
As the transatlantic alliance falters, Starmer needs to step up
Treasury rejected push for funding to come from central government reserve
There is a need to stop wishful thinking on defence expenditure
Government fights off claims from former Nato chief George Robertson of ‘vandalism’ via ‘non-military experts’ at the Treasury
Plus, what does a healthy labour market look like when there is no job growth?
Ex-Nato chief George Robertson’s rebuke of prime minister highlights the rising needs of Britain’s armed forces
George Robertson’s focus is on defence but highlights failings elsewhere in Keir Starmer’s government
Lord George Robertson, author of British military review, says premier is not willing to make the necessary investment
Ottawa lobbying for GCAP admission as ‘observer’ in bid to distance itself from Trump’s US
Defence secretary says mission was monitored ‘24/7’ by British warships
Repeated delays are worrying partners and risk losing key technologies
Russian threat has guaranteed UK city a stream of military revenues stretching until 2070
Funding limited to three months while Britain finalises delayed defence investment plan
Former commander of Britain’s ground-based air defences also says the £1bn earmarked for investment is insufficient
Captain steps back after his link to Chinese spy case triggers Royal Navy probe
PM blames ‘over-commitment and underfunding’ by the previous government for delays to military’s 10-year spending blueprint
Tensions between London and Nicosia have risen as Iran war elevates threats in eastern Mediterranean
Sir Patrick Sanders, an adviser to German start-up Stark, complained that the UK had no orders with the company
LMMs have proven effective in countering strikes by Iran and its proxies in the region
