Make UK Defence Director General Andrew Kinniburgh and Fair Chance Business Alliance COO Neil Wood argue that defence employers cannot afford to ignore a talent pool of 9.6 million working-age people with criminal records.
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King Charles plays a blinder but will it move the dial?

King Charles impressed in Washington, but has it shifted anything? Former British diplomat and High Commissioner Greg Quinn OBE argues the Special Relationship needs a rethink.

Modern warfare is outpacing military training

Timo Toikkanen, CEO of Varjo, and Nico Lange of IRIS argue military training is falling behind modern war, with Ukraine exposing gaps in legacy methods.
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The Land Rover replacement is a test of validation

The replacement of the Land Rover will show whether defence procurement can manage integration risk and deliver platforms that are properly proven.

The crisis behind Britain’s record-breaking submarine patrols

A 205-day Vanguard patrol has exposed the mounting industrial strain behind the UK's nuclear deterrent

The UK is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it faces

The UK is alarmingly unprepared for the threats it faces – security expert explains why.

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