A number of retired Military personnel and academics have written an open letter to the Prime Minister ahead of the General Election, reflecting concerns from across all three services, regardless of rank, about the effect of under funding on Britain’s security. With defence pledges not seen as a top priority by ...
The Defence Committee has launched an inquiry into Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015 and the RAF, to assess how effectively the RAF is implementing the ambitions outlined in the SDSR and its ability to meet ongoing and potential future strategic challenges. The first inquiry the Defence Committee launched into ...
The Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, has announced that three new regional hubs will be set up, helping Britain to broaden it’s defence reach. The hubs, to be based in the Gulf, Asia Pacific and West Africa, will help the UK provide greater focus to these regions, and by working with ...
Minister for Defence Procurement, Harriett Baldwin, has launched the Defence Industrial Policy Refresh consultation at a meeting with key defence suppliers. The Government committed to refreshing the defence industrial policy as part of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 (SDSR15). Making it clear that competition within the defence supply chain ...