The Defence Secretary has promised £1.3 billion to improve MOD testing sites. The funding comes from supplier QinetiQ and will support an estimated 1,800 people across MOD testing sites. The 16 sites include major projects like the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier and Dreadnaught submarines. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: “Ensuring our ...
New initiatives expand accommodation and working hour options to improve life in service for personnel. New measures such as flexible working hours and extra accommodation choices are being introduced to improve life in service. Personnel can apply for flexible service, allowing them to work part-time, and will have the choice of ...
The Ministry of Defence has invested £75 million into Royal Navy operations and mine hunting technologies. The Defence Secretary has announced an extra £75million for Royal Navy operations. Developments including robotics and mine detecting technology will help improve speed and increase safety. The mine-hunter vehicles will be operated autonomously and use the latest ...
NATO has appointed UK Officer Lt. Gen. Tim Radford Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR). UK Officer Lieutenant General Tim Radford previously served as Deputy Commander of NATO’s Op Resolute Support in Afghanistan and will take over from General Sir James Everard. The position will be taken up in Spring 2020, ...