Thank you to David Williams for making a lively session with UK in India🇬🇧🇮🇳 staff his first deliverable on his packed programme.

Here’s to successful 🇬🇧- 🇮🇳 defence talks in the coming days.

We are delighted to welcome the new Secretary of State for Defence Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP to the department, following his appointment by UK Prime Minister.

Good to join David Williams to talk to military & civilian staff about the Defence Command Paper Refresh.

Confirming the importance of nuclear, NATO & modernisation, while focusing on:
▪️Better support for our people
▪️Improved acquisition
▪️Science & tech
▪️Increased productivity

In a contested and volatile world, Defence will change to tackle current and future threats.

Defence Minister Rt Hon James Heappey MP explains how the Command Paper Refresh addresses the challenge of a rapidly changing battlespace.

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💬 'Next year, we will spend over £50 billion on defence for the first time in our history. That is nearly £12 billion of cash investment a year higher than 2019 - when I started.'

Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP launched the Defence Command Paper 2023 today on the future of the UK Armed Forces.

Today’s refreshed Defence Command Paper commits to:

💰 £2.5 billion additional investment in stockpiles

🏡 £400 million to modernise military accommodation

🌍 A new Global Response Force

🔬Becoming a science and tech superpower

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Yesterday’s #CivilServiceLive in Exeter was excellent - the strong sense of community and collaboration amongst Civil Servants in the South West is to be celebrated. Thanks for the great experience and to those who made it happen! #OneSouthWest #ProudCivilServant

His Majesty The King has had a close relationship with sailors, soldiers and aviators for much of his life, training and serving with them as a young man.

He continues to champion all that they do as their Commander-in-Chief, their guide and their friend.

#Coronation

We’ve been rehearsing overnight for the #Coronation .

Under cover of darkness, 7,000 soldiers, sailors, and air force personnel and 300 horses took to the streets of London.

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We were delighted to welcome David Williams, David Williams, to our HQ today. Whilst in Bristol, David highlighted the ongoing work on the Defence Command Paper Review, the recent publication of the Integrated Review Refresh, and DE&S’ role in helping to deliver defence objectives.

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A new fleet of submarines will be in operation by the late 2030s, built in the UK and Australia, and supporting thousands of jobs.

Rishi Sunak announced the move in the United States as part of the AUKUS partnership.

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From Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine to China’s growing economic coercion, the world is becoming more dangerous.

The UK is responding.

Today we have published a refreshed Integrated Review, setting out how we'll meet the challenge of a more contested and volatile world.

Great day at the South West Senior Engagement Group with colleagues from across the Civil Service! Some exciting plans agreed and a real focus on building our community region wide! Thanks to David Williams for the support and encouragement to do more great things!! #oneSouthWest

On the first anniversary of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the UK and its allies remain steadfast in their support for Ukraine. There is no loss of momentum from the UK and its allies in 2023. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

The UK 🇬🇧 will continue to support Ukraine 🇺🇦 against Russia’s illegal invasion, supplying the defensive capabilities needed for as long as it takes.

Defence Secretary Rt. Hon Ben Wallace MP met Ukrainian tank crews training on Challenger 2 today.

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