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News story: Defence personnel embracing fourth industrial revolution by developing skills
Speaking at the UK’s flagship defence equipment conference, Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI), Mr Ellwood said that in order to tackle current and future threats, the Ministry of Defence was embracing the fourth industrial revolution and developing its skills base.
The Minister outlined the MOD’s work on this in...Read More »
Press release: UK aid continues to arrive for Hurricane Irma victims
VIDEO: Jemone’s story, a recipient of UK aid on the British Virgin Islands.
Over 60 tonnes of UK aid has now reached the Caribbean to support the victims of Hurricane Irma, with another 60 tonnes on the way on board HMS Ocean.
British military troops along with DFID logisticians...Read More »
French military equipment delivered to Guadeloupe on RAF C-17 Globemaster
French military equipment delivered to Guadeloupe on Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster
Urgently required vehicles and equipment have been delivered to Pointe-à-Pitre on the French Island of Guadeloupe aboard a Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft.
Following a request for assistance from French President Emmanuel Macron the heavy-lift aircraft flew...Read More »
Press release: PM meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak: 14 Sept 2017
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
The Prime Minister welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to Downing Street on 14 September with Defence Secretary Michael Fallon also in attendance.
The leaders spoke of the deep and historical ties between the UK and Malaysia and agreed on the importance of taking steps to...Read More »
News story: Autonomy on the front line: Defence Minister announces world-leading UK innovation at DSEI
During her keynote speech on DSEI’s Innovation Day, the Defence Minister announced twenty-five winners of the MOD’s “Last Mile” challenge.
Earlier in the year, the Minister challenged industry and academia to design pioneering technology to get vital supplies to soldiers on the front line. Developing...Read More »