The UK has launched a week-long war game at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, to evaluate the resilience of its ammunition supplies during conflict. Defense companies including Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, MBDA, and Babcock are participating to “stress-test” supply chains for artillery and drones. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the need to “innovate at wartime speed” and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. The exercise reflects lessons learned from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and addresses concerns over the adequacy of British ammunition stockpiles. This initiative underscores the UK’s commitment to enhancing defense preparedness and industrial collaboration.
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