Conservative peer and former chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee Baroness Neville-Jones on how to secure our vital undersea cables

Modern British home defence plans have their roots in the 1950s, taking in everything from invading forces in the Shetlands to the death of millions in a nuclear war. The scale of preparation has changed markedly over time, James Waller writes, but the nature of the threats have not

It's now widely accepted that Britain is facing a defence crisis with an estimated funding shortfall of £28bn. Talk of conscription indicates that there is a recruitment and retention problem. As the Government prepares to launch a 'Gap Year Foundation Scheme' and urge veterans of 65 to prepare for war, CEO of Veterans Aid Prof Hugh Milroy asks if it is time to take the Armed Forces Covenant to the next logical level

We can learn lessons from overseas in understanding and responding to consumer drone risk

Former security minister Tom Tugendhat speaks to Noah Vickers about the state of the UK’s military, his bids for the Tory leadership and why Keir Starmer – and his own party – must get off TikTok

Spies have operated under diplomatic cover in foreign cities for decades. What does the future hold for this legal peculiarity? Ben Gartside reports

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed that MPs will be given a vote on plans to send troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached.

As old political certainties crumble, elections become harder to call.

At the International Sea Power Conference 2025, the flagship conference of the Royal Navy, earlier this month, First Sea Lord Gen Sir Gwyn Jenkins launched a critical call to action: to transform the Royal Navy to warfighting readiness.

Towards the end of November, The Princess of Wales called for a more compassionate approach to those struggling with addictions. It was a call that struck a chord with CEO of the charity Veterans Aid, Professor Hugh Milroy.

A widening shortage of industrial and digital skills is putting national defence capacity at risk

Britain’s transport infrastructure is critically vulnerable to hostile drones, an expert has warned, as figures revealed a surge in unauthorised drone flights over UK airports. 

During last month’s Western Balkans Leaders’ Summit in London, the Prime Minister referred to the region as “Europe’s crucible – the place where the security of our continent is put to the test”.

As hostile states seek to expand their reach in space, how can the UK defend its infrastructure? Noah Vickers reports

How serious is the military threat to the United Kingdom?

Britain faces a new reality: neither at war nor at peace, the country must adapt its strategy, procurement, and investment in personnel to meet evolving threats

The need for defence investment and space growth are inextricably linked – and recognised as an engine for growth

The military has a duty of care to the hundreds of women who have reported that they were subject to unnecessary intimate medical examinations

Defence Committee chair Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi tells Sienna Rodgers the UK is ‘not in a state of readiness’ for war and the Prime Minister must raise awareness about the threat level

From shipbuilding to advanced digital systems, Babcock’s Tom Newman sat down with PoliticsHome to explain how defence investment fuels growth, innovation, and resilience – proving that national security and economic prosperity go hand in hand

As the Russian threat to UK security grows, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins – the first Royal Marine to be appointed First Sea Lord – talks to Matilda Martin about undersea cables, anti-submarine warfare and responding to ‘deliberate sabotage’

The Ministry of Defence has spent almost £5m settling bullying, harassment and discrimination claims over the last two years.

Thousands of men and women are medically discharged from the armed forces every year through a broken system that leaves too many without the support they deserve. Urgent reform can put this right

As Europe ramps up its defence production, the UK has warned the EU not to negotiate an unworkable fee for UK participation in its €150bn defence fund.