UK Defence firms will be championed as positive ambassadors for the UK, in the face of investment threats, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has told industry leaders. Maintaining national security and the continued supply of cutting-edge equipment to British Armed Forces and allies were also highlighted in a meeting with key defence ...
The Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey, has met key figures in Washington DC to discuss bilateral defence cooperation. Mr Heappey visited the United States of America for talks to reaffirm the UK’s deep defence and security relationship with the United States. The Minister said: “The UK’s defence and security relationship ...
A contract to provide critical maintenance, servicing and hard facilities management to the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Cyprus estate has officially come into service. Awarded to Mitie Defence Limited in April, the £256M Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) contract covers every part of the MOD estate in Cyprus, including: RAF Akrotiri, Episkopi, ...
VIVO Defence Services is sponsoring RAF Corporal John Stanbridge in his team bid to gain gold as part of the Great British Bobsleigh team. Avionics instructor John, 33, is the pilot of his sled team – one of three British teams competing at international level in the European Cup. Team Stanbridge is ...