Delivering the keynote speech at the London Defence Conference, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, described the government’s task to seize upon the ‘defence dividend’ presented by the increased investment in defence, in order to create jobs, wealth and opportunity in every corner of the country. In doing so he highlighted how the ...
The UK Government has launched VALOUR, a new £50M nationwide veterans’ support system designed to streamline access to care, housing, employment, and health services for ex-service personnel. The initiative presents significant opportunities for the defence supply chain, especially those providing welfare, infrastructure, digital and data-driven services. Announced during VE Day week, ...
UK Armed Forces are better equipped for ever-evolving global security threats, as the construction of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) new state-of-the-art warehouse facility at Longtown in Cumbria is complete. Known as the Longtown Defence Storage Facility (LDSF), the £98.5M facility is managed by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the procurement ...
The NIHR has partnered with the Defence Medical Services (DMS) to co-fund research career development opportunities for healthcare professionals serving in the military. This new partnership will strengthen research capacity within the military medical workforce and create access to NIHR-funded opportunities at postdoctoral and clinical lectureship levels. By working together, NIHR and DMS are contributing to ...