The Queen has delivered her speech to Parliament outlining the Conservative government’s programme following the results of last week’s General Election. For the defence industry, there was confirmation from the Queen that the Government will continue to honour the NATO commitment to spend a minimum of 2% of GDP on defence. The ...
Military involvement in space feels like a futuristic idea but it already plays a large role in many armed forces organisations. Space is increasingly becoming a focus for conflicts, with growing fears over anti-satellite technology becoming more accessible. It is believed by some experts that it could become a battleground ...
Now the dust has settled following the General Election, Defence Online looks at the potential impact on defence spending following the Conservative Party’s return to power. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party’s victory last week, buoyed by the largest Tory majority since 1987, is likely to result in a ...
Chief of Defence Staff General Sir Nick Carter delivered his annual RUSI defence speech earlier this month. In his defence speech, General Sir Nick Carter addressed the last year of defence and the sector’s needs for next year. He spoke about the supply chain and the need for a review into ...