UK defence spending1 day agoWhat is Nato and which countries are in it?The US is considering options for punishing Nato allies which it considers to have failed to offer support during the Iran war, according to a Pentagon memo seen by Reuters.1 day ago15 Apr 2026Government's £879m helicopter boost for armed forcesDefence minister Luke Pollard makes the funding announcement at the Army Aviation Centre in Hampshire.15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delayThe prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published.15 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circleA subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.15 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Former Nato chief warns UK's national security 'in peril'Lord George Robertson, a former Labour defence secretary, will use a speech to accuse "non-military experts in the Treasury" of "vandalism".14 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Criticism of complacency on defence spending will sting governmentThe government faces tough questions about the ability to defend the UK, writes Jonathan Beale.14 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Maritime drone sector to get £50m boost An MP welcomes the investment but says more needs to be done so industry can stay afloat.8 Apr 202627 Feb 2026Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter dealThe chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.27 Feb 202620 Feb 2026UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU alliesThe scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine's drone manufacturing programme. 20 Feb 2026...
