Defence minister ramps up pressure on Germany over sending tanks to Ukraine
Speaking in Parliament, Baroness Goldie said such support would be a "very significant step forward".
Speaking in Parliament, Baroness Goldie said such support would be a "very significant step forward".
The head of the Army said sending 14 Challenger 2s and SA90 Howitzers to Ukraine will leave the service "temporarily weaker".
One hundred and forty-eight UK Challenger 2 main battle tanks are due to be upgraded to Challenger 3s.
The large, self-propelled guns are expected to follow the squadron of Challenger 2 tanks being sent to Ukraine.
It comes after Rishi Sunak signed off on sending British Army Challenger 2 main battle tanks to the frontline in eastern Europe.
Downing Street has confirmed the UK will be sending Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.
It comes after the Polish President answered Kyiv’s calls for tanks, confirming the country would send Leopard 2s to the country.
The vehicles are part of a wider push from international defence to give Ukraine land vehicles that fall just short of tank classification.
The M2 is a heavy armoured vehicle capable of destroying a battle tank
Slovakia has recently ordered over 150 Swedish CV90 IFV’s, with the US also considering the vehicle.
After passing the ‘user validation trials’, Ajax will now progress to the 'reliability growth trials'.
A £140m contract brings 60 new FATV vehicles to the Royal Marine Commandos for 30 years of service.
The Ajax project has been running for 12 years and cost £3.2 billion but has failed to deliver a single deployable vehicle.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced a package of "hands-on" support to help the nation through the winter.
The footage shows a column of tanks, with one flying a Ukrainian flag, driving through a field dotted with snow.
Forces News headed to Poland to spend time with the Queen’s Royal Hussars and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.