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Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Defence
As the UK ramps up defence spending, head of drone manufacturer Anduril Richard Drake tells Sophie Church the company is offering an alternative to how we fight wars and pay for them. Photography by Dinendra Haria
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To 'War-Fighting Readiness'
Defence
Keir Starmer Declares The UK Is Moving To "War-Fighting Readiness"
UK And Ukraine Foreign Committee Chairs Call For Bigger Seizure of Russian Assets
Defence
UK And Ukraine Foreign Committee Chairs Call For Bigger Seizure of Russian Assets
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
Defence
Tory MP Lincoln Jopp: I Am Up For The Fight With Nigel Farage
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
UK Must Apply 'Wartime Mindset' To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Defence
UK Must Apply "Wartime Mindset" To Energy Policy, Says Nato Official
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Communities
Former Defence Minister Says Homes Must Stockpile Candles, Radios And Iodine Tablets To Prepare For Attacks
Opinion
The world won’t wait: we need a new approach to defence procurement
Defence
By John Cooper MP
The world won’t wait: we need a new approach to defence procurement
Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure
Defence
By Amanda Martin and Graeme Downie MPs
Our new Armed Forces Commissioner will be more than a symbolic figure
Keir Starmer needs a better story to sell his defence leadership
Defence
By Lord Walney
Keir Starmer needs a better story to sell his defence leadership
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Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Tory MPs On Lib Dem Defection Watch
Political parties
Labour MPs In Heated Row Following Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Vote
Labour MPs In Heated Row Following Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza Vote
Parliament
Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025 ##sash##
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Energy
Everything You Need To Know About The MP Vote On Decriminalising Abortion
Everything You Need To Know About The MP Vote On Decriminalising Abortion
Health
MPs Vote To Decriminalise Abortion
MPs Vote To Decriminalise Abortion
Health
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable Partner content
Weight loss drugs: weight regain is inevitable
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Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
Defence
Drone Manufacturer Anduril's Richard Drake: “I Got Tired Giving Soldiers Yesterday's Tech Tomorrow”
As the UK ramps up defence spending, head of drone manufacturer Anduril Richard Drake tells Sophie Church the company is offering an alternative to how we fight wars and pay for them. Photography by Dinendra Haria
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
Defence
The Ultimate Insider: An Appreciation Of Lord Hennessy
He has mapped the British state for decades, including its most secret corners. In doing so he has helped shape our institutions and the individuals who run them.
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
Defence news
Bringing together the defence and financial services sectors is a win-win
Defence
By Alex Baker and Luke Charters
Bringing together the defence and financial services sectors is a win-win
Trump’s interventions in Ukraine have forced the UK and our continental neighbours to completely rethink our defence. His tariffs have torn apart the established world economic order.
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
Environment
By Liam Fox
India’s suspension of the Indus treaty with Pakistan shows how quickly water can be weaponised
South Asian countries are increasingly seeing water as a strategic asset rather than a shared resource
How city regions can deliver a defence dividend
Defence
By Oliver Coppard
How city regions can deliver a defence dividend
The world has become a more dangerous place. Our communities are rightly demanding greater physical security, economic security and a greater sense of agency.
Veterans Aid's achievements validated by independent report Partner content
Communities
By Veterans Aid
Veterans Aid's achievements validated by independent report
Not many organisations are willing to open their books to scrutiny and invite an independent audit of their activities - yet the frontline charity Veterans Aid has done so twice. CEO Professor Hugh Milroy explains why.
It is time to seize billions in Russian assets
Defence
By Dame Emily Thornberry MP and Dr Oleksandr Merezhko
It is time to seize billions in Russian assets
The interest on Russian assets being used by Britain and Europe is a drop in the ocean. We must go much further to fund the rebuilding of Ukraine. 
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
Defence
By Michelle Scrogham
AUKUS is much more than just a military agreement
The news agenda may be focused on the UK’s relationship with the European Union, but today (Monday), MPs and industry will gather in Parliament for a different partnership that may ultimately prove even more important to the security of British citizens and the world.
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
Defence
By Lord Sarfraz
The Royal Navy is in good hands under General Sir Gwyn Jenkins
For the first time in our history, a General is the new head of the Royal Navy, while an Admiral is head of the Armed Forces.
I marched against the Iraq War - but the actions of Stop the War today risk fuelling antisemitism
Culture
By Lord Cryer
I marched against the Iraq War - but the actions of Stop the War today risk fuelling antisemitism
Stop the War has undermined the legitimacy of genuine protest.
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
Defence
By Lord Dannatt
In efforts to protect the UK and EU, the best must not become the enemy of the good
While speculation about the possibility of some form of ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine has intensified since Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky’s extraordinary meeting in St Peter’s Basilica, the threat from an expansionist Russia will remain
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
Brexit
By Jill Rutter
Caught between Trump and the EU, Starmer must perform a tricky balancing act
There was a chapter in the 2024 Labour manifesto called “Britain reconnected” which set out its plans for a reset with the EU, singling out France and Germany as allies with whom relationships needed to be rebuilt.
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
Defence
By Johnny Mercer
The MoD’s refusal to acknowledge military sexual trauma must change
The challenges in defence are enormous. A constantly changing fiscal envelope being asked to match diversifying and growing threats; friends becoming less friendly and alliances being tested daily. All whilst facing the most difficult set of international challenges the UK has faced for decades.
Rolls-Royce: delivering power to protect national security and enable economic growth Partner content
Defence
By Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce: delivering power to protect national security and enable economic growth
In an era of evolving threats, Rolls-Royce is at the forefront of powering national defence and economic resilience – delivering advanced capabilities that protect the UK and drive economic growth
Allowing armed forces recruiters greater flexibility isn’t dropping standards, but capturing talent
Defence
By Ian Roome
Allowing armed forces recruiters greater flexibility isn’t dropping standards, but capturing talent
Barely six weeks, a blue jumper and a few forms later, I was in. But my experience of joining the Royal Air Force (RAF) in the 1980s would be unrecognisable today.
We must deliver on our promises to service personnel
Defence
By Tan Dhesi MP
We must deliver on our promises to service personnel
The Defence Committee has been hard at work during its first six months, publishing four reports and scrutinising the Ministry of Defence (MoD) during a time when defence has rightly moved towards the top of the agenda for the public and Parliament.
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry Partner content
Defence
By Thales UK
Strategic Defence Review: a defining moment for UK defence and industry
The UK’s defence strategy must evolve to meet modern threats. The Strategic Defence Review provides an opportunity to strengthen national security, drive innovation, and ensure the resilience of our defence industry through collaboration and investment
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
Defence
By Tobias Ellwood
It’s time to consider stockpiling – a grey-zone attack on the UK is likely
The era of complacency is over – for the sake of our national resilience Britain must wake up and start preparing now
Ukraine has shown the way – now Starmer must match their bravery and fund a modern military
Defence
By Ben Wallace MP
Ukraine has shown the way – now Starmer must match their bravery and fund a modern military
It was, as Winston Churchill acknowledged, already a cliché when he used it in The Gathering Storm in 1948. “It is a joke in Britain to say that the War Office is always preparing for the last war.”
We must work together to meet the defence challenges of our time Partner content
Defence
By Saab UK
We must work together to meet the defence challenges of our time
Equipping the Armed Forces for success depends on a resilient UK defence industry that can deliver cutting edge capability and create high-quality jobs across the country
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
Defence
Tales From The Front: MPs Share Their Stories From Ukraine
From shortly after the invasion to today, British parliamentarians have been visiting Ukraine to learn and, where possible, to support. We asked a selection to share their most abiding memories
Trump’s blitz is failing to deliver instant gratification, but it is changing the world
Defence
By Lord Ricketts
Trump’s blitz is failing to deliver instant gratification, but it is changing the world
After 100 days in power, a pattern is emerging in the handling of international affairs in Donald Trump’s second term.
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Defence
Mark Francois: I Hope Trump Will Now See Putin For The Murderous Tyrant He Is
Mark Francois tells Harriet Symonds about Donald Trump’s tariff war, plans for an Israeli-style ‘Iron Dome’ in the UK and claims Reform has gone AWOL on defence
The UK is leading international efforts to secure peace in Ukraine
Defence
By John Healey MP
The UK is leading international efforts to secure peace in Ukraine
These are serious times – war in Europe, ongoing conflict in the Middle East and growing Russian aggression.
British Defence Firms Leading Push To Repair Equipment For Ukraine
Defence
British Defence Firms Leading Push To Repair Equipment For Ukraine
British firms are set to lead an international push to repair armoured vehicles and other vital equipment for use back on the battlefield in Ukraine.
The UK could be a global hub for international space collaboration Partner content
Defence
By Lockheed Martin
The UK could be a global hub for international space collaboration
For over half a century, Lockheed Martin has led the way in space innovation, delivering mission-critical solutions that underpin global defence and security. As demand grows worldwide – including in the UK – its expertise has never been more vital
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Starmer: One Year On
2025
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Net Zero Week in Parliament 2025
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Portcullis House
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