China's manufacturing sector returned to growth in December 2025, with the PMI reaching 50.1. The rebound is driven by holiday orders and a trade truce, but economists warn of persistent headwinds. Read the full analysis.
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
UK fails to reach agreement on joining EU's €150bn SAFE defence fund. British defence firms limited to third-country participation despite post-Brexit reset efforts.
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicles for two weeks after approximately 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration during exercises. Read the latest on the £6.3bn programme.
The British Army suspends Ajax armoured vehicle training for two weeks after 30 soldiers report illness from noise and vibration. Investigation launched.
The British Army has paused use of its new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers reported severe vibration and noise issues, leading to vomiting and shaking. Read the full investigation.
The EU's defence chief has proposed a major integration of the bloc's defence industry with Ukraine, including a €1.5bn support package. Discover how this strategic shift responds to US disengagement.
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian warship and tanker brazenly sailing through the English Channel. Get the latest breaking defence updates here.
Britain secures a £4 billion maritime agreement with Indonesia, creating 1,000 UK jobs in Rosyth, Bristol, and Plymouth. The deal boosts British shipbuilding and strengthens global defence ties.
Britain's DragonFire laser weapon shoots down high-speed drones in Hebrides test, costing just £10 per shot. A £316m contract accelerates Royal Navy deployment from 2027.
A damning report reveals Britain lacks a homeland defence plan and struggles to meet NATO obligations. Discover the urgent response and £1.5bn investment.
Defence Secretary John Healey reveals plans for 13 new munitions factories across Britain to bolster weapons production and support Ukraine. Key budget announcement ahead of Rachel Reeves' fiscal plan.
Commons Defence Committee warns Britain has no strategy to defend against military threats as government announces new arms factories. Read the urgent security update.
MPs warn the UK lacks a homeland defence plan as the government pledges new munitions factories and 1,000 jobs. Discover the strategic response to rising threats.
A bombshell report reveals the UK lacks a strategy to defend itself from military assault. MPs demand a 'national conversation' on security. Read the urgent findings.
The Ministry of Defence has identified 12 disused refineries for new explosives factories as part of a £6bn NATO rearmament push. Discover the locations and implications.
Shocking figures reveal the UK's Armed Forces now have more senior officers than its main battle tanks, warships, and combat aircraft combined. Discover the full story behind this defence imbalance.
Australian taxpayers fund unexpected government purchases including war-gaming boards and Minecraft education. Defence officials justify spending as vital training tools amid rising national debt concerns.
Defence giant BAE Systems confronts legal action as union leaders challenge the planned closure of a historic Lancashire factory, threatening over 100 skilled jobs in the UK manufacturing sector.
Defence giant BAE Systems confronts legal action as local residents take pollution concerns from its Lancashire aircraft factory to the High Court.
Exclusive investigation reveals the British Army's flagship Ajax fighting vehicles remain unfit for frontline deployment despite £4bn investment, with ongoing vibration and noise issues endangering crew safety.
The troubled Ajax armoured vehicle programme reaches a milestone as the British military receives its first operational units, eight years behind schedule and billions over budget.
Hundreds of defence workers across Scotland and England are set to walk out in coordinated strike action after rejecting a 'completely inadequate' pay offer from Italian-owned Leonardo.
Unite the Union prepares for industrial action ballot at Leonardo's Edinburgh and Southampton sites as workers reject 'inadequate' pay offer from the defence contractor.
Ukraine's cutting-edge 'Brave1' drone defence system is systematically dismantling Russian military positions, with devastating new footage revealing the destruction of armoured vehicles and soldier positions in a high-tech battlefield revolution.
UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps launches extraordinary attack on SNP's independence blueprint, warning it would undermine national security and weaken Britain's defences in dangerous world.
Defence Minister John Healey demands transparency from Ministry of Defence officials regarding army recruitment figures amid concerns over military readiness.
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
A quick-thinking student used a silver buffet tray to fend off a knife attacker during a terrifying daylight robbery attempt in London, in a story of remarkable bravery and survival instincts.
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Defence confirms Prince Andrew will lose his prestigious role as Vice-Admiral as the Royal Family continues to distance itself from the scandal-plagued Duke of York.