Women will be allowed to join the UK special forces after Gavin Williamson announced all defence roles will be open to both genders for the first time.

Theresa May is under renewed pressure to shelve an investigation into historic allegations against British troops who served in Northern Ireland.

Failure to crack down on vexatious claims against UK Army veterans could jeopardise British alliances around the world, an ex-US military boss has warned.

Gavin Williamson tells a BAE fringe at Conservative party conference that having a "forward-leaning presence is incredibly important"

The SNP would demand Labour ditch its commitment to Trident in return for propping up a minority Jeremy Corbyn-led government, it has emerged.

Opposition to nuclear weapons is fundamental to the Scottish independence movement, Stewart McDonald says. With the country facing a possible general election that could put a lifelong unilateralist in Number Ten, the SNP’s defence spokesperson believes his party has an historic opportunity. He talks to James Millar

Russian spies attempted to hack into an international laboratory investigating the chemical weapons attack in Salisbury, it has been revealed.

Salisbury shows that the downgrading of defence must be reversed. We need a spending target of 3% of GDP, writes Defence Select Committee chair Julian Lewis

Theresa May has issued a rebuke to Donald Trump over the US President's bid to kill off the Iran nuclear deal.

From scrapping outsourced contracts to investing in equipment and recruitment, shadow defence secretary Nia Griffith outlines her priorities for the armed forces

The UK’s nuclear deterrent is “not fit for purpose” due to a defence funding shortfall and maintenance delays, MPs have said.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) is pursuing “radical innovation models to drive change”.

Widespread IT failures in military surgeries across the country are putting troops’ lives at risk, doctors have warned.

Gavin Williamson has insisted Britain’s military "will always be" a Tier One military power, despite Theresa May’s refusal to commit to maintaining the country's top-level status.

Downing Street has denied claims that the army will be drafted in to help dole out emergency supplies in the event that Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal.

The Defence Secretary has reportedly sparked a fresh clash with Theresa May by accusing her of ignoring a pay boost demand for the armed forces.

The armed forces are on standby to help dole out medicines, food and fuel to vulnerable communities if Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal, it has emerged.

Responding Julian Lewis MP's article on the recent Defence Committee report into veterans mental health, Hugh Milroy CEO of Veterans Aid responds.

The distortion that most veterans are mentally damaged by their time in uniform is not only a myth but also potentially damaging to veterans, since it may discourage them from seeking help, says Chairman of the Defence Committee, Julian Lewis MP.

Dr Hugh Milroy, Chief Executive of Veterans Aid responds to the Defence Committee's report released today.

The perception of former soldiers as being damaged by their experience in the army is wrong and could put off those who need help from getting it, MPs have said.

When Britain shares its bases, intelligence and personnel with drone partners who may, in future, act unlawfully – it risks acting unlawfully. We need to put the right safeguards in place, writes Adam Holloway

A series of new white papers has been released by the experts at Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, exploring the evolving landscape of the aerospace sector, as growing fleets and the need to lower costs see the industry increasingly embracing new technology. SNC-Lavalin acquired WS Atkins plc on July 3, 2017.

The UK Government has pledged an annual lump sum for thousands of soldiers who faced having to pay more income tax because they are based in Scotland.