Former Air Commodore Polly Perkins CBE has been chosen as the preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner by the Defence Secretary John Healey MP – delivering on the government’s key manifesto commitment to give serving personnel and their families an independent voice to improve service life.
Read moreThousands of ex-forces personnel will soon be able to visit the UK’s first ever network of government-backed veteran support centres and gain easier access to local services across health, housing, employment and more.
Read moreA new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across the UK from September 2026.
Read moreThe Ministry of Defence has undertaken a review of the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Read moreHundreds of Scottish jobs are being created as the UK Government’s long-term commitment to defence investment in Scotland is helping secure deals with international partners.
Read moreThe Army announces three senior leadership appointments to drive modernisation and improve the Army’s offer to NATO.
Read moreScotland’s crucial role in UK defence is to be boosted, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard and Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander today launched a landmark £50 million Scotland Defence Growth Deal.
Read moreStatement following the Nepalese Supreme Court’s Judgment on Gurkha Pensions.
Read moreThe UK is deploying its cutting-edge warship, HMS Dragon, and drone-busting Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to boost British defences in the region.
Read moreUkraine’s Armed Forces will be able to better defend itself against Russia’s brutal attacks.
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