The Download
The Download | 19 December
Defence Secretary meets personnel during visit to Merville Barracks, banning order on use of Ajax extended to safety trials, and King and Queen meet HMS Prince of Wales's crew at St James's Palace – all this and more on The Download.
The Download | 18 December
Paratrooper LCpl George Hooley has been repatriated back to RAF Brize Norton, HMS Somerset arrives back in Plymouth, and a former soldier was named in the GB squad for the 2026 Winter Paralympics – all this and more on The Download.
The Download | 17 December
New NAD tells MPs UK’s Armed Forces are not ready for war, government ministers commit to review 1994 Chinook crash evidence, and Armed Forces Minister tells MPs females need to feel equal in the military – all this and more and more on The Download.
The Download | 16 December
CDS says UK personnel deserve safe equipment that enables them to fight, £140m boost for UK drone tech in first year of UK Defence Innovation, and Ukraine claims strike on Russian submarine by underwater drone – all this and more on The Download.
The Download | 15 December
Military chief will say UK needs an all-in mentality to combat growing threats, Zelensky says Ukraine could drop its bid to join Nato, and cadets place candles on graves at Stonefall Cemetery – all this and more on The Download.
The Download | 12 December
Military Intelligence Services and Defence Counter Intelligence Unit launched, Zelensky addresses virtual Coalition of the Willing, and Officer cadets commission as Army officers during Sovereign's Parade – all this and more on The Download.
The Download | 11 December
Defence Secretary has said focus is now on the delivery of 12 attack submarines at Pentagon, HMS Mersey crew practise shooting skills at sea, and a British foundry is making a centre piece for a new US memorial – all this and more on The Download.
