The Ministry of Defence has released figures indicating that its annual expenditure with industry in Wales has reached £1.1 billion, supporting 3,900 direct jobs within the nation’s supply chain. This level of investment equates to £340 in defence spending per person in Wales and is part of the UK government’s ...
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 ...
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