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17 Feb 2022 Defence

Nato must meet Russian aggression with determination - and meaningful sanctions

President Vladimir Putin’s encirclement of Ukraine has re-established the unity of Nato and brought the people of Ukraine far closer than ever before.

15 Feb 2022 Defence

We must not allow Putin’s ‘gangster-regime’ to build an arc of instability around Nato

The situation between Russia and Ukraine is on a knife-edge. Under the iron fist of Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia has amassed around 130,000 troops on its border with Ukraine, supporting these with heavy artillery and armoured vehicles, including tanks.

14 Feb 2022 Defence

The West needs to look to Putin's next move after Ukraine

As Russia continues to build up capabilities for an attack on Ukraine, evidence is growing that urgent warnings from the US of an imminent invasion are not empty alarmism.

24 Jan 2022 Defence

Russia has sold the West the dummy over Ukraine

Russian forces are still poised on the borders of Ukraine. But before any new land invasion starts, Russia is already winning the propaganda war.

17 Nov 2021 Defence

Weaponisation Of Space Is “Extremely Worrying”, Warns Defence Committee Chair

Exclusive: Defence committee chair Tobias Ellwood has said Western powers need to do “some serious thinking” about how to manage space operations after a Russian anti-satellite missile test endangered the crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

16 Nov 2021 Defence

Security Minister Says Terror Plots Have Shifted Towards "Self-Radicalised" Individuals

The security minister has said there are "concerns" about the trend towards terror attacks being carried out by "self-radicalised" people following the Liverpool bombing.

How the defence industry's advanced technology can help build a 'Global Britain'

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22 Oct 2021 Defence

How the defence industry's advanced technology can help build a 'Global Britain'

This week the main players in the security and defence industry are on the HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth for Pacific Future Forum. We caught up with Jeff Lewis, Chief Executive and Managing Director at Raytheon UK, to discuss how the defence industry could play a significant role in helping the Government achieve its ‘Global Britain’ ambitions.

07 Sep 2021 Defence

The British military were heroes to the last in Afghanistan – now we must help those we have welcomed, and those left behind

I know many Parliamentary colleagues share my sense of frustration at what has happened in Afghanistan over the past month. In years to come historians will reflect on this moment but there is no doubt in my mind the seeds were laid by a bad deal done in Doha some 18 months beforehand.

01 Sep 2021 Foreign affairs

The West will need to work with the Taliban to avert humanitarian disaster and defeat ISIS-K

A military machine with a thin political hierarchy, the Taliban has few of the skills required to be a national government. This is not the end of our responsibility to Afghans.

07 Jul 2021 Defence

The SNP’s insistence that Trident be removed should be a total non-starter

The lack of options for moving the UK’s nuclear deterrent outside Scotland means Scottish independence would impact the defence of both countries and jeopardise Scotland’s future membership of Nato.

Lifting Our Sights – the future of transition for the Armed Forces Community

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29 Jun 2021 Defence

Lifting Our Sights – the future of transition for the Armed Forces Community

A shift in perceptions provides the key for our Armed Forces Community to thrive as they transition to civilian life in an ever-changing world.

Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry

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29 Jun 2021 Defence

Regulation puts pressure on the SME backbone of the defence industry

The contributions of UK defence SMEs are tremendous. Burdensome regulation puts this at risk.

As the world becomes more complex and dangerous, the UK must build resilience through technology

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28 Jun 2021 Defence

As the world becomes more complex and dangerous, the UK must build resilience through technology

Now more than ever, it is essential that the UK puts technology at the forefront of its national security strategy.

22 Apr 2021 Defence

The armed forces have risen magnificently to Covid - Parliament mustn't waste this opportunity to repay them

As the Armed Forces Bill weaves its way through Parliament, MPs must make the most of this vital opportunity to reflect on the strengths and needs of our armed forces by ensuring that this new legislation is fit for purpose

22 Apr 2021 Defence

Ministers must listen to service community concerns on the Armed Forces Bill

The Armed Forces Bill Select Committee publishes its report today following a month-long inquiry. While cross-party colleagues and I have welcomed the broad intent of the bill, its shortcomings risk undermining the government’s lofty promises to our service communities.

14 Apr 2021 Defence

Government must rethink Army cuts amid growing threat from Russia

Labour wants to hold the Prime Minister to his manifesto pledge and will force a vote in Parliament, calling on the government to rethink its plans to cut our Armed Forces.

09 Apr 2021 Defence

We need a comprehensive security strategy fit for 21st century threats

Current and future threats are not what they used to be. We owe it to the people whose lives have been tragically cut short by Covid, to ensure that when disaster strikes again, we are prepared.

01 Apr 2021 Defence

Increase in defence spending is needed to combat growing threat of Russia and China

Even with an extra £16.4 billion announced in the Integrated Review spread over the next four years, defence spending will be nowhere near the 3 per cent of GDP recommended by the Defence Committee.

16 Mar 2021 Defence

UK's Nuclear Weapon Stockpile Set To Expand By More Than 40% Following Fresh Defence Review

Downing Street are set to scrap a policy aimed at the gradual disarmament of nuclear weapons following a major review into the UK's defence capabilities.

Smart technology empowering smart people

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23 Feb 2021 Defence

Smart technology empowering smart people

The emerging threats in the security and defence world are a lot harder to predict, manage or address than conventional armies.

15 Feb 2021 Defence

We have a rare opportunity to ensure the Armed Forces Bill delivers the very best for our service personnel

The unique legislative journey of the Armed Forces Bill gives us another chance to address issues such as pay, compensation and employment, where current deficiencies risk creating a race to the bottom on service standards.

09 Feb 2021 Defence

Without being credibly costed, the Integrated Review risks reducing Britain’s foreign policy to ‘virtue signalling and symbolism’

I fear the absence of a credible Defence and Equipment Plan could risk the Integrated Review immediately unravelling.

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18 Jan 2021 Defence

The future of borders

Trade, travel and security can all be enhanced by new technology.

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15 Dec 2020 Home affairs

An advantage shared is an advantage squared

How do we define ‘information advantage’?