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Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge officially opened Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London.
We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security,...
The UK’s steadfast commitment to Indo-Pacific security and prosperity was underlined as Defence Minister The Earl of Minto visited Malaysia and Thailand.
James Heappey meets counterparts in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia with talks focusing on cooperation on regional security.
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge delivers his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2023 at ExCel London.
The minister is responsible for delivering the Equipment Plan, DE&S reform, relations with defence industry and exports. Priority areas: DE&S reform current delivery of the Defence Equipment Plan defence exports Other responsibilities include: defence equipment and support agenda UK/France High...
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, delivered a speech on procurement reforms at the UK Strategic Command Annual Conference in London.
Leo Docherty was appointed a Minister of State (Minister for the Armed Forces) in the Ministry of Defence on 26 March 2024. He was a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) from 27...
The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department. Responsibilities include: strategic operations and operational strategy, including as a member of the National Security Council defence planning, programme and resource allocation strategic international partnerships:...
The Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Dr Andrew Murrison was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Defence on 30 October 2022. He was previously Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development from 9 May...
Minister for Defence People and Families, Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP visited troops at Tapa Camp to thank them for their part in protecting NATO’s borders
Armed Forces minister has met with defence leaders and military chiefs in Romania and Bulgaria. This follows the UK government announcing a further £500m in military support for Ukraine and to increase UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to drive forward work to maintain regional stability.
Ben Wallace was Secretary of State for Defence from 24 July 2019 to 31 August 2023. Education Ben attended the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst and Millfield School in Somerset. Political career Ben first entered politics as a Member of the...
Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge delivered a speech at the Full Spectrum Air Defence Conference in London.
The UK’s commitment to European security was reaffirmed by Defence Minister Minto on a visit to Bulgaria today (15 April).
This bill will enable MOD to make significant savings whilst also ensuring it continues to have a potent fighting force.
The Minister for Defence Procurement is responsible for the Defence Equipment Plan, relations with defence industry and exports, science and technology. Responsibilities include: delivery of the Equipment Plan nuclear enterprise defence exports innovation defence science and technology including Dstl information...
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