This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Well, what do we make of the new UK-Germany defence love-in, the Trinity House Agreement? Britain and Germany have just signed what the British government describes as a “landmark defence agreement” aimed at enhancing security, investment, and jobs. The Labour Party in opposition had pledged to build closer military ties withContinue reading “You know our military’s screwed when we have to turn to a nation we defeated for help”
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Landmark UK-Germany defence agreement to strengthen British security and prosperity
A landmark defence agreement will be signed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in London today in a major moment for NATO, and European security and prosperity. It is the first-of-its-kind agreement between the UK and Germany on defence. Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister BorisContinue reading “Landmark UK-Germany defence agreement to strengthen British security and prosperity”
Cyber Alliance on the Rise: UK and Singapore Forge Stronger Digital Defense Partnership!
The UK recently welcomed Brigadier Edward Chen, Defence Cyber Chief of the Singapore Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS), in a visit focused on strengthening the UK-Singapore relationship in the cyber domain. During his visit, the Singaporean Defence Cyber Chief attended the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Cyber Power Workshop and participated in bilateral engagementsContinue reading “Cyber Alliance on the Rise: UK and Singapore Forge Stronger Digital Defense Partnership!”
I worked with Alex Salmond — I’ll never forget what the SNP leader taught me
This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk I only met Alex Salmond a couple of times, back at the turn of the century when he was leader of the SNP and I was a party member and for a very short time – no more than the blink of an eye – his junior defence spokesman. DuringContinue reading “I worked with Alex Salmond — I’ll never forget what the SNP leader taught me”
Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces’ strategic capabilities
The UK Ministry of Defence and Cranfield University will deliver a one-week Strategic Leadership Programme Representatives of the Armed forces and civil ministries of Guatemala will attend the course at the Higher Command of Army Education (COSEDE), starting today 7 October. Participants will develop key strategic leadership skills including decision making under pressure, long-term planningContinue reading “Collaboration between the UK and Guatemala to enhance the armed forces’ strategic capabilities”