The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the publication of the new Combat Air Strategy at the Farnborough International Airshow – setting out Britain’s ambition to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector and to protect key skills across the UK industrial base. As part of the strategy, the Defence Secretary unveiled ...
With the much-anticipated Combat Air Strategy due to be published this summer, the Farnborough International Airshow, taking place from 16 to 22 July, is likely to be a focus of attention for both the MOD and industry. With one of its key objectives being to preserve the UK’s ability to design and develop fighter jets and maintain Britain’s industrial expertise, ...
A new independent report commissioned by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been released revealing the crucial role of defence to the British economy. Former government defence minister, Philip Dunne, was commissioned by the Defence Secretary after the launch of the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) to strengthen the Armed Forces in the ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has told the defence select committee that a Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a world-leading combat air capability. The MOD will work across Government and closely with industry and international partners to explore the UK’s future Combat Air capabilities, building on the ...