UK Space Command Officially Forms
It will initially be located at RAF High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, whilst options for a long-term location are considered.
It will initially be located at RAF High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, whilst options for a long-term location are considered.
Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, author of a new sustainability report, spoke to Forces News about changes the military needs to make.
The warning comes after publication of both the Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper, which outline changes to the UK's military.
The document has given further details about the future of the British Army, RAF and Royal Navy, following the Integrated Review.
Fifty Military Aid to Civil Authorities requests remain open – since March 2020, the MOD has responded to 374 requests.
BFBS Live Events make history with first-ever virtual entertainment shows for British Armed Forces
General Sir Nick Carter is the current head of the UK Armed Forces and previously served as the Chief of the General Staff.
John Healey's comments follow reports next month's Integrated Review will recommend major cuts to personnel and resources.
More than 5,000 military personnel are supporting the UK's COVID-19 response across the UK and Overseas Territories.
It follows four consecutive years of criticism from the National Audit Office which has deemed it unaffordable.
James Heappey told the Commons military chiefs have been “considering” the issue.
Armed Forces personnel are helping the NHS to roll out a COVID-19 mass vaccination programme.
More than 5,000 members of the Armed Forces are committed to coronavirus operations.
The Ministry of Defence says more than 5,000 personnel are working on 70 different tasks – from testing in schools to vaccine rollout.
The military has spent a lot of 2020 on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis, but operations have continued at home and overseas.
The 57,000 24-hour ration packs being donated contain three meals and some snacks, totalling 4,000 calories a day.