The University of Sheffield has been praised for supporting the UK’s defence sector through its world leading research, innovation and skills programmes by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard, during a visit to South Yorkshire. The Minister joined South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and Rotherham MP Sarah Champion, ...
RNN Group – the people behind Rotherham College, North Notts College, Dearne Valley College, University Centre Rotherham has announced it has successfully secured a major national defence technology bid, in partnership with the UK Government, to establish a new Defence Technical Excellence College (DTEC). The initiative is being delivered in collaboration ...
The British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS) has officially announced the launch of the BFBS Pro League Season Two, marking a significant expansion of the flagship esports competition for the UK Armed Forces community. Following an inaugural season that attracted more than 700 participants, the 2026 programme introduces new competitive titles ...
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has formally established the UK’s first Armed Forces Commissioner, appointing former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE to the statutory role effective from 30 March 2026. This appointment, announced by Defence Secretary John Healey MP on 5 April 2026, fulfills a central government mandate to provide ...
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