An all-female team of regular and reserve soldiers are currently training to prepare them for an expedition to Antarctica next year. Exercise Ice Maiden has seen the team undertaking training in Norway this October, which has exposed them to the harsh environment they will face next year when the team will ...
President Obama has backed calls for the requirement of women to register for the military draft as part of an effort to change the prevailing perception of the US military being completely male dominated. Obama’s administration had previously maintained a position of neutrality on the issue. Ned Price, a spokesman for Obama’s ...
Leading technology companies have been invited to a roundtable meeting with Government ministers to discuss the implications of leaving the EU for the industry. The Government is currently undertaking an extensive programme to engage with industry ahead of triggering Article 50, receiving advice on industry priorities, implications and opportunities. This week was ...
The European Defence Action Plan has been adopted by the European Commission. The plan proposes a European Defence Fund, amongst other measures, in order to push for more efficient spending across joint defence capabilities, allowing for a more competitive industry with increased innovation. President Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted the importance of a ...