The Ministry of Defence has launched a new Defence Universities Alliance bringing together 35 UK universities and the Armed Forces, aimed at strengthening defence research, building critical skills and supporting the UK’s future defence workforce. Launched by Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP at the University of Manchester, the DUA was selected from almost 100 applicant institutions and forms part of a £182 million defence skills package. Founding members will help build a pipeline of skilled graduates into careers spanning cyber security, robotics, AI, aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing, while strengthening the bridge between academic study and defence employment. The alliance…
