Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets
Ministers want to deepen government links with tech companies and start-ups
The focus on industrial capacity is vital but change must come as fast as possible to make a difference to European security
As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world
Defence secretary blames changing nature of warfare for ‘difficult decisions’
Trump era means government has to navigate competing pressures, but it must solve its procurement woes first
Lords committee says mooted boost in defence spending ‘may not be enough’
Defence ministry dispatched kit ‘due to be scrapped or replaced’, according to National Audit Office
Planned changes to Mutual Defence Agreement come as allies embark on costly modernisations of deterrent
Airbus and Lockheed Martin pull out leaving just Leonardo UK in the contest to replace ageing Puma
Contractors told that department faces ‘significant fiscal pressure’ and needs to make some hard choices
New ‘hunter killer’ subs are stuck in port due to lack of repair docks, raising concerns over health of Britain’s attack fleet
General Sir Roly Walker unveils reform plan to deal with ‘geopolitical threats’ of Russia, China, Iran and North Korea
Britain’s armed forces would be unable to defend the country in the event of a serious threat, ex-MoD official warns
‘External assistance’ has added to costs of a communications system mired in delays
UK defence group says larger contractors are seeking longer-term supply agreements
Grant Shapps says new force will help Britain to ‘fight the battles of the future’
Party officials describe Tories’ plan to cut Whitehall jobs to fund defence spending increase as ‘fanciful’
Governments rarely tell voters the true cost of military adventures, or how they intend to pay for them
Economists and opposition question how government will lift MoD share of GDP to 2.5% and find extra £75bn
Prime minister says military budget will rise to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade
Pledge of extra £500mn comes as PM flies to Warsaw and Berlin and announces largest supply of munitions to Kyiv
Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
Change is part of reforms aimed at improving UK’s disastrous record in buying kit and weapons
Ageing submarine fleet is overstretched, replacement boats are years late and costs have mushroomed
