As the UK faces a period of profound change, with conflicts overseas undermining security and prosperity at home, the Prime Minister has today (Tuesday 25 February) set out that his commitment to increase spending on defence to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027.
Read moreThe Defence Secretary visited UK Armed Forces personnel deployed to Estonia to thank them for their vital service at Christmas.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Covenant annual report 2024 has been published, which sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments.
Read moreA major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government.
Read moreThousands of veterans and their families will be able to access vital support as a result of this year’s Scottish Veterans Fund.
Read moreThe Armed Forces Carer’s Passport helps Service personnel balance care responsibilities with work needs.
Read moreSix leading figures with extensive experience across defence, security, and wider government will support the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) external reviewers.
Read moreThe SDR will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the twenty-first century, deliverable and affordable within the resources available to Defence within the trajectory to 2.5%.
Read moreA review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson.
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