Defence

Defence Finance Innovation Manufacturing West Midlands

A practical pathway into the defence sector

Sponsored by Lloyds. As UK defence spending increases and supply chains undergo significant reshoring, a substantial opportunity has emerged for small and medium-sized.

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Defence Politics Viewpoint

We cannot afford to let politics drown out the defence debate

As threats close in on British shores, the lessons of the Defence Procurement Conference must not be lost in Westminster’s power struggles The.

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Defence Politics Viewpoint

Starmer’s resignation leaves Britain dangerously exposed at the worst possible time

With wars, tariffs and a stalled defence plan all demanding urgent attention, the country needs leadership, not a prolonged handover So, Keir Starmer.

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Defence Viewpoint

The UK’s maritime lifeline: why defence engagement matters more than ever

Why a conference in the Midlands put the sea front and centre The Naval Regional Command team for Wales, West England and the.

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Defence Viewpoint

The West Midlands has defence in its DNA

Birmingham’s inaugural Defence Procurement Conference drew more than 2,500 delegates – and the resignation of two senior ministers laid bare just how high.

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Defence Life Sciences

Aberdeen scientist returns to Ukraine to rebuild academic bridges

Neuroscientist Dr Sergiy Sylantyev, who fought on the frontline, is now strengthening university ties between Britain and Ukraine A University of Aberdeen neuroscientist.

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Defence Viewpoint

Resignations, responsibility and the reality of defence

When political turbulence overshadows a vital national conversation What a topical and remarkable 48 hours it was. Just as the Defence Procurement Conference.

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Defence Events Viewpoint

Defence procurement: Birmingham leads the charge for UK supply chain resilience

Buzzing conference floors and a U-turn on steel tariffs – the momentum behind UK defence manufacturing is real and Brum is at the.

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Defence Politics

Armed Forces Minister Al Carns quits over defence underfunding

The resignation of the decorated Marine-turned-MP follows that of Defence Secretary John Healey earlier today, heaping fresh pressure on an embattled Keir Starmer.

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Defence

John Healey resigned as PM ‘too weak,’ says ex Defence Secretary Sir Gavin Williamson

West Midlands MP doesn’t pull any punches in his assessment John Healey resigned as Defence Secretary because the Prime Minister is “too weak”.

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