The government has announced the appointment of Jeremy Pocklington as the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. The appointment, approved by the Prime Minister following an external recruitment process, sees Mr Pocklington move from his current role as Permanent Secretary at the Department for Energy Security and Net ...
A landmark reciprocal procurement contract between the United Kingdom and Germany will deliver next-generation battlefield mobility to the British Army while creating a significant export opportunity for the UK defence supply chain. The agreement, managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), reinforces the deepening industrial and military partnership ...
A new Defence Assurance Arrangement signed between the United Kingdom and Qatar is set to create significant opportunities for the UK defence supply chain by deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. The agreement, finalised by the Defence Secretary during a visit to Doha, formalises a commitment to enhance ...
The war in Ukraine has triggered a fundamental shift in the global defence landscape. Not only has it exposed critical vulnerabilities in Western defence structures, but it has also showcased to the world what can be achieved with rapid defence technology innovation. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR), published earlier this year, ...
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