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Strategic Command vision explained during first RUSI Conference

Land February 24, 2020

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey explained the government’s vision for Strategic Command at the first RUSI Conference. James Heappey, new Minister for the Armed Forces, outlined the vision for Strategic Command during his speech at the RUSI Conference (Royal United Service Institute) in London. The minister also outlined how ...

Pentagon discusses coronavirus response

Land February 6, 2020

Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Rath Hoffman has spoken about the US coronavirus response, including the treatment of US nationals arriving from China. The Pentagon has released a statement detailing the US coronavirus response including quarantine measures, travel rules, and the work done by Health and Human Services. Hoffman said DOD is housing ...

General Sir Nick Carter delivers RUSI defence speech

Homeland December 13, 2019

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 ...

Anne-Marie Trevelyan addresses the UK Space Conference

Air October 3, 2019

Minister for Defence and Procurement Anne-Marie Trevelyan addressed the UK Space Conference in Newport, South Wales. Anne-Marie Trevelyan explored threats and challenges and opportunities in her speech at the Space Conference, as well as reiterating the government’s pledge to increase defence budgets. She also explored the dangers that increased space exploration ...