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Ministry of Defence

59 meetings between ministers and outside organisations or people, as published by the department.

DateMetMinisterPurpose, as the department described it
24 Jun 2026GMB UnionDan JarvisTrade Union Meeting
23 Jun 2026Airbus SELuke PollardTo discuss A400M.
16 Jun 2026QinetiQLuke PollardRegular catchup.
9 Jun 2026GMB National CongressJohn HealeyPolitical Trade Union Meeting
8 Jun 2026Gurkha G10John HealeyMeeting with Gurkha Veteran Community
8 Jun 2026Damien LewisAlistair CarnsTo discuss Paddy Mayne medal.
2 Jun 2026Prospect UnionLuke PollardTo discuss contracts.
1 Jun 2026Thales GroupLuke PollardRegular catchup.
27 May 2026Q-CTRLLuke PollardTo discuss quantum technology.
19 May 2026Babcock International GroupLuke PollardTo discuss UK visas.
19 May 2026RFA Sir Galahad VeteransLord CoakerTo discuss the Veterans' concerns and provide reassurance
19 May 2026LABRATSLouise Sandher-JonesPart of regular updates to advocacy group for nuclear veterans.
18 May 2026Charles ClarkeLuke PollardTo discuss the Joint Expeditionary Force.
18 May 2026Saronic TechnologiesLuke PollardTo discuss Saronic's UK investment plans in support of the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Hybrid Navy.
13 May 2026Service Charities RoundtableLouise Sandher-JonesRoundtable Discussions
10 May 2026Help for HeroesLouise Sandher-JonesStakeholder Engagement
23 Apr 2026General Dynamics CorpLuke PollardTo discuss armoured vehicles.
23 Apr 2026BAE SystemsLuke PollardRegular catchup.
22 Apr 2026JP MorganJohn HealeyDefence Investment Opportunities
21 Apr 2026Unite the UnionLouise Sandher-JonesWorkforce relations
20 Apr 2026Leonardo S.p.A.Luke PollardRegular catchup.
14 Apr 2026BoeingLuke PollardTo discuss existing programmes, new developments and industrial strategy.
14 Apr 2026Lockheed MartinLuke PollardTo discuss turret capability.
14 Apr 2026NetAppLuke PollardIntroductory meeting with NetApp's new UK and Ireland MD. To discuss data.
26 Mar 2026Welsh Trade UnionsLuke PollardTo discuss armoured vehicles.
26 Mar 2026Saab AutomobileLuke PollardTo discuss investment, innovation, exports, European collaboration and UK/SWE partnership.
25 Mar 2026Greenwich Foundation for the Old Royal Naval CollegeLouise Sandher-JonesIntroductory meeting, as Greenwich Foundation is a stakeholder in Greenwich Hospital.
25 Mar 2026LABRATSLouise Sandher-JonesPart of regular updates to advocacy group for nuclear veterans.
17 Mar 2026Honeywell International IncLuke PollardTo discuss the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and opportunities.
12 Mar 2026National Manufacturing Institute Scotland; University of StrathclydeLuke PollardA panel discussion on recent announcements on the Defence Growth Deal.
12 Mar 2026Thales GroupLuke PollardA meeting to discuss Thales' manufacturing capabilities.
11 Mar 2026General DynamicsLuke PollardTo discuss armoured vehicles.
11 Mar 2026Confederation of British Serving and Ex-Service Organisations (COBSEO)Louise Sandher-JonesRoutine meeting to discuss VALOUR and veterans strategy.
10 Mar 2026Babcock International Group plcLuke PollardTo discuss submarine maintenance.
10 Mar 2026BAE Systems plcLuke PollardTo discuss international export campaigns.
9 Mar 2026Thales GroupLuke PollardTo discuss export opportunities.
9 Mar 2026Cambridge AerospaceLuke PollardTo discuss export opportunities.
9 Mar 2026MBDALuke PollardTo discuss export opportunities.
3 Mar 2026Combat StressLouise Sandher-JonesMeeting with CEO to understand Combat Stress priorities and areas of mutual interest.
24 Feb 2026Babcock International Group plcLuke PollardVisit to an MOD industry partner's site.
23 Feb 2026Leonardo S.p.A.John HealeyCatchup with a MOD industry partner.
23 Feb 2026Worldwide Business Research LtdLouise Sandher-JonesDefence GeospatiaI Intelligence Conference.
12 Feb 2026Babcock International Group plcLuke PollardVisit to an MOD industry partner's site.
10 Feb 2026General DynamicsLuke PollardTo discuss armoured vehicles.
10 Feb 2026Hanwha AerospaceLuke PollardTo discuss opportunities in the UK.
5 Feb 2026Leonardo S.p.A.John HealeyCatchup with a MOD industry partner.
3 Feb 2026Thales GroupLuke PollardQuarterly catchup between the Minister and Thales CEO.
3 Feb 2026Anduril IndustriesLuke PollardTo discuss job and skill creation opportunities.
27 Jan 2026Airbus SELuke PollardTo discuss aircraft and Space.
27 Jan 2026L3Harris TechnologiesLuke PollardTo discuss the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Land modernisation, Combat Air and Maritime & Nuclear.
27 Jan 2026People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)Luke PollardTo discuss Defence areas of interest to PETA.
22 Jan 2026Unite The UnionLuke PollardTo discuss the Union's campaigns in Defence.
21 Jan 2026Babcock International Group plcJohn HealeyCatchup with a MOD industry partner.
20 Jan 2026BAE Systems plcLuke PollardQuarterly catchup between the Minister and BAE Systems CEO.
20 Jan 2026ALTO DronesAlistair CarnsVisit to drone site to see UK activity.
20 Jan 2026New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE)Alistair CarnsLaunching degree course.
14 Jan 2026Forces Pension SocietyLouise Sandher-JonesMeeting to set out the Forces Pension Society's role and purpose and key challenges from Forces Pension Society perspective.
13 Jan 2026Unite The UnionLuke PollardTo discuss the Union's campaigns in Defence.
12 Jan 2026Leonardo S.p.A.Luke PollardTo discuss New Medium Helicopter (NMH).

A meeting is a record that two sides spoke. It does not say what was agreed. Source: GOV.UK, source file · source file. Open Government Licence.