New stats reveal scale of veterans contribution to society and challenges myths
New figures from the Office of National Statistics reveal the contribution veterans make to the economy and society, challenging many misconceptions.
Former First Sea Lord calls for greater defence spending after NAO report warnings
Former Royal Navy chief Lord West has demanded Whitehall increases its spending on defence, highlighting the recent NAO report.
Illegal immigrants smuggle themselves onto coach which ends up at RAF base
Three illegal immigrants who stowed away in a coach got quite a surprise when they found out they had ended up at RAF Waddington.
New Defence Secretary: Gavin Williamson replaces Michael Fallon
Gavin Williamson has been appointed defence secretary after the resignation of Sir Michael Fallon.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon resigns
Fallon has left the government front bench and his position as Defence Secretary, saying that his "behaviour in the past may have fallen short."
Type 31e Frigate build ‘opportunity’ for A&P Tyne near Newcastle says Defence Secretary
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon paid a visit to A&P Tyne near Newcastle today as part of his nationwide tour of UK shipyards.
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon claims criticism of Saudi Arabia ‘undermines’ attempts to sell jets
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has attracted criticism from all sides of Parliament for the claim.
Ministry of Defence staff sacked over expenses fraud
Eleven staff members from the Ministry of Defence have been sacked in the past two years for expenses fraud.
BAE unveil plans to develop cyber defence capabilities for military aircraft
BAE Systems say they are developing cyber defence capabilities to help aircraft detect and mitigate cyber attacks in real time.
BAE Systems reportedly to cut 2,000 UK jobs
The main factor behind the move is the pace of production of the Typhoon aircraft, Sky News have reported, citing sources close to BAE.
