Often referred to as ‘the last mile’, the final stage of supplying equipment to troops on the front line in challenging environments can be a lengthy and dangerous process. Here, Steve Fitz, Director of Technology at Plextek Ltd, examines some of the solutions to the challenge. Resupplying frontline soldiers with mission-critical ...
Prime Minister Theresa May has named Gavin Williamson as the new Defence Secretary following Sir Michael Fallon’s resignation. Mr Williamson is the MP for South Staffordshire, having served the constituency since the 2010 election. Prime Minister Theresa May appointed him Chief Whip following her victory in the Conservative leadership election. He ...
Sir Michael Fallon has resigned his position as Defence Minister after admitting his behaviour had fallen short of the standards expected from the armed forces. Sir Michael had apologised earlier this week after it emerged he had been reprimanded by journalist, Julia Hartley-Brewer, for repeatedly placing his hand on her knee ...
Cranfield University is partnering with Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and the George J. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security to share defence and security knowledge and expertise. The Memorandum of Understanding extends to research and methods of teaching and learning that advance the 21st century security agenda. A raft of joint ...
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