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Defence Minister Lord Coaker discussed the UK’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security during visits to the Republic of Korea and Vietnam.
Defence Secretary visited Army headquarters at Andover to meet personnel. It is central to keeping the UK safe at home and secure abroad.
Six leading figures with extensive experience across defence, security, and wider government will support the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) external reviewers.
Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2024.
The Secretary of State for Defence has overall responsibility for the business of the department. Responsibilities include: strategic campaign and operational oversight including as a member of the National Security Council Nuclear Deterrent (CAS-D) and operations policy and enterprise Strategic...
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 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...
Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024
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...
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