Ministry of Defence News

A new £2 billion 15-year partnering agreement between the MOD and BAE Systems Land Systems Munitions guaranteeing the future supply of the Armed Forces’ small arms and medium calibre ammunition was signed today. The new agreement with BAE Systems LSM covers around 80 per cent of the munitions used by Continue Reading

Mini-vehicles poised for battle:Flying saucers, buggies and miniature helicopters descend on Salisbury plain for MoD competition A range of mini-vehicles that could help give UK forces the battle-winning edge on operations are set to take part in the final of a major MoD science and technology competition. The "Grand Challenge", Continue Reading

Plans for a major new defence centre in North Wiltshire have been given the green light today by Defence Minister Derek Twigg. The project, known as ‘Corsham09’, will accommodate 2,200 Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) personnel and their industry partners on the Basil Hill site in Corsham.

  A total of 136 members of the Armed Forces and one MOD civilian have received honours and awards in the Operational Honours List dated today, 25 July 2008. The full list, which recognises service on operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, former Yugoslavia and national operations for the period 31 October Continue Reading

The Army has become the 400th member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme for employers it was announced today, Monday 14 July 2008. The Army will now work with Stonewall to promote good working conditions for all existing and potential employees and to ensure equal treatment for those who are lesbian, Continue Reading

Demolition has begun at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire signalling the end of the road for some of the worst military family homes in the UK. The demolition work is paving the way for the construction of brand new homes for the officers and airmen who will operate and support Continue Reading