The UK’s new Defence Secretary has pledged to step up the UK’s support for Ukraine on a visit to Odesa, less than 48 hours after his appointment. Following a meeting with President Zelenskyy and discussions with his counterpart Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, Mr Healey announced that the UK would provide a ...
Scotland is playing a crucial role in the Navy’s shipbuilding pipeline and the UK’s security, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said on a visit to key shipyards. Visiting Govan, where BAE Systems are building Type 26 frigates, and HMNB Clyde, home of the Royal Navy’s submarine fleet, the Defence Secretary met with ...
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP released a statement on new plans to replace Britain’s nuclear warhead. Ben Wallace MP released a statement announcing the programme to replace the country’s nuclear warhead in order to adapt to future threats. In 2007 the government, endorsed by a Parliamentary vote, began a programme to ...
The Military Awards were held last week and celebrated achievement within the armed forces. The 12th Military Awards were held at London’s Banqueting House and recognised achievement and acts of heroism within the Army, Navy, and RAF. The crew of HMS Argyll won the Hero Overseas – Unit award for saving ...