How to explain your military experience to someone who does not ‘get it’
Military service translates into civilian employment when you focus on practical tasks and measurable outcomes rather than military titles and…
AI-powered drones trialled to detect landmines and explosive threats
The British Army has trialled AI-powered drones to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance, aiming to improve safety for bomb disposal…
Registration opens for the Armed Forces Covenant Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the Armed Forces Covenant Conference 2026, a free two-day national event in Portsmouth on June…
How Max Joy brought military values to corporate leadership
Max Joy’s journey from Army officer to business leader is a powerful example of how the skills and values forged…
Research highlights new tools to help military families navigate transition
Research has identified practical tools to help military families navigate transition more effectively, including a personalized journey map, AI chatbot,…
Building a professional network as a service leaver
Service leavers often struggle with networking because civilian professional relationships require deliberate effort, unlike the natural structures built through military…
First government-funded veteran support centres to launch across the UK
The UK government is launching 14 government-funded veteran support centres across the country, each receiving up to £1m, as part…
Military medics trial AI to support battlefield decision-making
UK and US defence scientists have tested artificial intelligence systems designed to support military medics in battlefield triage decisions. The…
MoD set to build first new military homes in nearly a decade
The Ministry of Defence is building its first new military family homes in nearly a decade, with 265 properties planned…
Breaking out of the ‘veteran pigeonhole’: how to move into new industries after service
Veterans often become professionally pigeonholed by accepting security and defense roles that leverage military experience, making transitions to new industries…
New childcare scheme to save some military families up to £6,000 a year
A new Ministry of Defence childcare support scheme launching in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from September 2026 will help…
Defence diplomacy strategy to expand training in negotiation and languages
The UK is launching a new Defence Diplomacy Strategy to enhance training in negotiation, languages, and international engagement for military…
