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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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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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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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.