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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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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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 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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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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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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West Midlands SMEs urged to seize defence sector opportunities as Starmer rushes to publish spending plan ahead of Nato summit
Region’s first dedicated procurement forum opens as £86bn defence investment confirmed and new cluster body launches West Midlands businesses are being urged to.
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The weight we still carry from D-Day
Each June the anniversary pulls us back to the same stark truth, and it should The anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944) on.
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West Midlands businesses urged to tap into defence sector growth
Procurement conference comes as government pledges to raise SME defence spending to £7.5 billion West Midlands businesses are being encouraged to seize a.
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Aviramp to help WWII veterans return to Normandy for D-Day commemorations
The firm will partner with Delta Air Lines and Best Defense Foundation for the fifth year of the Normandy Legacy Flight Telford-based aircraft.