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Andrew Waddington’s journey from soldier to construction leader

Former Royal Engineer Andrew Waddington transitioned from military infrastructure work in conflict zones to civilian construction leadership, overcoming knowledge gaps in specialized building techniques. Drawing on military skills like decision-making under pressure and risk management, he became head of design at Morgan Sindall Construction while championing veteran support programs.

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FiMT awards funding to improve mental health care for former Service personnel

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £71,695 to Centre for Mental Health to research how mainstream mental health services recognise and support former Service personnel and their families. The 12-month project will examine "veteran-friendly" care delivery across the UK, identifying gaps between policy and practice while focusing on underserved groups including women, LGBTQ+ people, and early service leavers.

Europe’s largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon

Europe's largest drone testing centre has opened in Swindon, helping the UK accelerate defence innovation and rapidly deploy new uncrewed systems technology. The Uncrewed Systems Centre will bring together industry partners, allies, and the Armed Forces to develop drone capabilities in response to evolving global conflicts.

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