China has overtaken the United Kingdom in the annual Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index, ranking second only to the United States, according to the company.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy West Point that the Alliance is entering an “age of confrontation” with Russia, China, North Korea and Iran.

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The Scottish Government has announced a new initiative to help small and medium-sized businesses harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

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L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract worth up to $292 million to continue producing solid rocket motors for the Javelin weapon system.

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Baroness Foster and Lt Col Stuart Crawford warn that Britain’s forces are understrength and industry neglected; without urgent investment, the UK risks humiliation.

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DSEI 2025 showed impressive organisation and scale, while also reflecting the challenges in Britain’s defence sector.

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Capita’s Public Services chief Richard Holroyd outlined how the firm is transforming into a tech-capable integrator, using AI, simulation and process redesign to speed training, recruiting timelines and modernise public services while keeping humans in the decision loop.

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Capita’s Public Services chief Richard Holroyd outlined how the firm is transforming into a tech-capable integrator, using AI, simulation and process redesign to speed training, recruiting timelines and modernise public services while keeping humans in the decision loop.

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Defence Minister Luke Pollard set out the government’s position on strengthening the UK and European defence industrial base, highlighting both collaboration with allies and resilience at home.

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Minister Al Carns confirmed that the ambition is to reduce civil service-related costs by at least 10% by 2030 under the Defence Reform and Efficiency Plan.

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