Wes Streeting — public schedulehttps://worldleaders.website/leader-uk-defence-sec.htmlThe public schedule of Wes Streeting, Defence Secretary of the United Kingdom, from official sources via World Leaders Daily.enThu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cadets in Lincolnshire helping young people build skills for lifehttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/cadets-in-lincolnshire-helping-young-people-build-skills-for-lifeuk-defence-sec-2026-08-25-Cadets in Lincolnshire helping young peoTue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cadets are helping young people to develop the skills, confidence and ambition they need for the future, ahead of the UK’s first National Cadets Week.New partnership set to see the UK and Ukraine develop battle winning technology as Britain secures access to Ukraine's Avengers AI Labshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-partnership-set-to-see-the-uk-and-ukraine-develop-battle-winning-technology-as-britain-secures-access-to-ukraines-avengers-ai-labsuk-defence-sec-2026-08-24-New partnership set to see the UK and UkMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000A landmark AI deal between the UK and Ukraine has been signed today as the two countries join forces to develop new military capabilities and the technology of the future.Defence Secretary champions innovation on visit to largest Navy base in Western Europehttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-champions-innovation-on-visit-to-largest-navy-base-in-western-europeuk-defence-sec-2026-08-24-Defence Secretary champions innovation oMon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Defence Secretary visits Devonport Naval Base to see some of the latest equipment used by the Royal Marines and UK Commando Force.How we protected the UK and space in July 2026https://www.gov.uk/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-july-2026uk-defence-sec-2026-08-20-How we protected the UK and space in JulThu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000This report was issued in August 2026 and covers the time period 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 inclusive.British weapons jobs rise by more than 50% in a year as defence investment strengthens UK industryhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/british-weapons-jobs-rise-by-more-than-50-in-a-year-as-defence-investment-strengthens-uk-industryuk-defence-sec-2026-08-20-British weapons jobs rise by more than 5Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000UK weapons and ammunition manufacturing jobs rose 51% in 2024/25, part of a wider 26,000 increase in defence-supported roles nationwide.NAD Group appoints new Chief Digital and Information Officerhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/nad-group-appoints-new-chief-digital-and-information-officeruk-defence-sec-2026-08-19-NAD Group appoints new Chief Digital andWed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Dan Rodenhurst will lead all of the MOD’s digital and data teams, succeeding Charles Forte.UK and Australia boost radar technology and industry cooperation as Defence Minister visits Indo-Pacific partnershttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-australia-boost-radar-technology-and-industry-cooperation-as-defence-minister-visits-indo-pacific-partnersuk-defence-sec-2026-08-12-UK and Australia boost radar technology Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000The UK and Australia are boosting cooperation on radar technology, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP kicks off a visit to Indo-Pacific partners this week.