The United Kingdom and Germany are significantly expanding their defence partnership, marking the first anniversary of the landmark Trinity House Agreement with enhanced cyber security collaboration and deeper military integration. Defence Secretary John Healey and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius commemorated the milestone during a joint visit to RAF Lossiemouth, where ...
The UK government has unveiled plans to ensure international defence contracts deliver tangible benefits for British businesses, workers and communities through a new ‘Back British’ offset framework. Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard announced a 12-week industry consultation at the inaugural Defence Procurement Research, Technology and Exportability (DPRTE) Summit in ...
Nearly 2 million UK veterans can now access a digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via their smartphones. The initiative represents a significant step in modernising support services for the defence community whilst advancing the government’s digital transformation agenda. The digital card, accessed through the GOV.UK One Login ...
At the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture on 20 October 2025, Defence Secretary John Healey MP delivered a clear message to industry and allies alike: the UK is entering “a new era of threat” that demands “a new era for defence”. Speaking to city leaders, defence suppliers and ...