Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP, keynote speech at AGF Defence Summit, Farnborough International Air Show
Thank you for that introduction, and I’m sure you will all understand why perhaps the Prime Minister couldn’t be here this particular week. I’ve no doubt we’ll be seeing him here in future years, though I hope you’ve just got a glimpse there from that video message what an opportunity we have with this Prime […]
Defence Minister Lord Coaker, keynote speech at Enterprise Gateway, Farnborough International Airshow.
Thank you very much everyone, and good morning. Just the day after our new Prime Minister entered Downing Street and spoke of our commitments to honour, our commitments to strengthen in defence. It’s a great pleasure to join all of you here today to help launch the first ever Enterprise Gateway, the second largest air […]
At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding
The Royal Navy will procure at least six Common Combat Vessels, as part of the system that will replace the current Type 45 destroyers. This Common Combat Vessel will be the Royal Navy’s first ‘Hybrid’ warship, coordinating uncrewed systems in the air, on the surface and under the sea to deliver more resilient air defence. The programme will sustain jobs and […]
HIGH-SPEED BOATS AND NEW DRONES FOR ELITE COMMANDO FORCE UNDER DEFENCE INVESTMENT PLAN
Over £500 million will be committed to continue the transformation of the UK Commando Force, including with new high-speed Commando Insertion Craft. Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. The DIP is expected to be published ahead of the NATO Summit and set out funding […]