James Cartlidge, MP for South Suffolk, raised two written questions regarding the procurement and potential lessons from the use of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm by the British Army.

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed its ongoing support for Ukraine in response to allegations of Russia's use of chemical weapons in the conflict. In a written question from Mark Francois, Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford,

Thousands of British troops have been deployed to Romania and Bulgaria to prepare for a Russian invasion on Nato in the near future. As many as 730 army vehicles and 2,600 personnel will be stationed at the Alliance’s eastern flank as the war in Ukraine nears its third anniversary in February.

The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders say they intend to continue increasing their investments in defense but described President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as extremely difficult.

Macron prompted an outcry from other leaders, and he appeared isolated on the European stage, after his remarks almost a year ago floated the possibility of putting Western troops in Ukraine. From left: Luke Pollard, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State ...

The UK government coordinated counter-CBRN measures in its security assistance to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, says senior MoD official.

The operation, called Steadfast Dart, comes ahead of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Friday.

According to a news release from the Ministry of Defence, the meeting resulted in a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine’s self-defence and enhancing European security. Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, represented the UK at the discussions.

Defence Ministers from Poland, Germany, France, Italy and the UK met in Warsaw on Monday to discuss European security matters in a new five-way format established in the wake of Donald Trump's US presidential election win.

Thousands of British troops have been deployed to Romania and Bulgaria to prepare for a Russian invasion on Nato in the near future. As many as 730 army vehicles and 2,600 personnel will be stationed at the Alliance’s eastern flank as the war in Ukraine nears its third anniversary in February.

Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard said the UK's participation "demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the alliance and showcases the UK's vital role within it".

A total of 730 vehicles have been fitted on to three ferries at the Sea Mounting Centre in Marchwood, Hampshire, ahead of Exercise Steadfast Dart 25 – which is aimed at showcasing Nato’s ability to mobilise at speed across Europe.