UK defence spending8 days agoUK does not support Trump's Russia diesel deal, says StreetingThe defence secretary says the US and its allies need to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine. 8 days ago6 Oct 2026Badenoch's £10bn air defence plan points to growing concern over protecting UK's skiesThe government and the Conservatives both agree the UK needs better air defences in an increasingly dangerous world.6 Oct 202628 Sept 2026Faslane dry docks and research ship to be built in UK, says chancellorJohn Healey says orders worth £6bn will be placed with a UK-based shipbuilder as part of a "new age of industrialisation". 28 Sept 202628 Sept 2026Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speechThe chancellor will unveil policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding in his speech to Labour's annual conference on Monday.28 Sept 202625 Sept 2026Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.25 Sept 202619 Sept 2026War may be coming. Are we psychologically ready?The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it19 Sept 202617 Sept 2026UK needs 'credible path' on defence spending, says Nato chiefMark Rutte tells the BBC that UK ministers accept the need to make yearly steps to up spending.17 Sept 202615 Sept 2026UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by CanadaSupporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.15 Sept 202611 Sept 2026Plan for drone-busting missile motor factory lodgedThe firm behind the plans says it is looking to invest around £24m in the Scottow facility.11 Sept 2026...
