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January 2026

UK to develop new deep strike ballistic missile for Ukraine

UK accelerates £200 million of funding for deployment to Ukraine as air def…

Major General Phil Prosser CBE announced as the next Chief of Defence Logis…

UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet acti…

Strikes on Daesh

December 2025

Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List

The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

UK and Germany sign £52m contract for cutting-edge artillery

Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills…

2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost…

Homes fit for heroes: 1,000 military homes upgraded in time for Christmas

UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as pa…

UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe

Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan appointed new Commander of Cyber & Speci…

Chief of the Defence Staff speech - 15 December 2025

Rapid £140 million boost for drone and counter-drone tech from newly-formed…

UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 20…

UK "All In" on AUKUS submarine and tech delivery as partnership powers full…

Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister L…

Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence e…

Luke Pollard MP speech to Sea Power Conference

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

First Sea Lord's speech to the International Sea Power Conference

Small Business Saturday: £35 million defence funding boosting innovation ac…

Travel to be covered for tens of thousands of Armed Forces personnel to get…

UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat throug…

Work starts on the future of naval support in boost to British jobs

Statement to the 30th Session of the Conference of States Parties of the OP…

Jim Carter Appointed Director General Commercial and Industry

November 2025

First fast-track cyber defenders now protecting UK from daily digital threa…

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Speech for Lo…

'We see you': Armed forces on patrol around the UK in response to Russian a…

UK launches military esports games to boost cyber skills

Gurkhas lay to rest unknown war hero

100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon

Boost for Armed Forces as new laser weapon takes down high-speed drones

Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK

First ever government female veterans’ forum to put ex-military voices at t…

UK “building the factories of the future” as government launches next phase…

Boost to warfighting readiness as Britain’s aircraft carrier fully ‘mission…

One of the first 'unknown' British soldiers of World War 1 identified in Be…

Pioneering prevention programme launches at Army and Navy bases working wit…

MOD response to the first Armed Forces Sexualised Behaviours and Sexual Har…

Armed forces could benefit from £50 million novel blood products research

Graves of three previously unknown World War 1 soldiers identified in Belgi…

Joint Statement from the Kingdom of Bahrain, United Kingdom and United Stat…

Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformat…

Launching the AI Model Arena

Second World War veterans to receive government support for overseas rememb…

Military families in Cambridgeshire receive biggest housing upgrade in over…

Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle …

UK Carrier Strike Group returns to the Mediterranean

Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as all…

UK Government deploys Royal Navy to support disaster relief efforts for hur…

Joint Statement: 19th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Di…

Update: air strikes against Daesh

New Defence Housing Service to put forces families first 

Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family h…

October 2025

Veterans and families get safe homes as £4.5 million awarded to housing pro…

Boost for British Armed Forces as UK and Germany sign major contract for ne…

UK and Qatar step up defence relationship with new agreement

Graves of missing Bedfordshire Officers of World War 1 identified in Belgiu…

Graves of lost World War 1 Marines identified in France and Belgium

First World War soldier from Haslingden buried in France

Four First World War soldiers from Grimsby buried in France

UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year…

Government launches 'Back British' industry call to action to boost UK jobs…

Major expansion of Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme in Lancashire to strength…

UK reaffirms commitment to NATO peacekeeping in Kosovo

Defence Secretary John Healey MP Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture…

British and German soldiers of the Great War laid to rest together near Ypr…

Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals …

Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Defence Secretary meets with the niece of the late Agnes Wanjiru

Jobs boost as new storage facility opens in Cumbria to support UK Armed For…

UK and NATO nations ramp up response to Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and i…

National Armaments Director to drive forward defence reform and bolster nat…

Royal Marines' bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middl…

Household Cavalry horse Quaker retires after global spotlight 

Three members of RAF Lancaster crew buried in The Netherlands

Hundreds of missiles delivered to Ukraine months ahead of schedule as UK le…

New defence deals with India deepen strategic partnership and boosts UK bus…

Critical UK satellites to be defended from laser threats

Boost to jobs and military capability with new defence equipment system

September 2025

Scottish defence skills and jobs boost as welding facility secured through …

Military families and veterans prioritised in ‘forces first’ housing scheme

Scottish soldiers buried in France on the 110th anniversary of their deaths

King Charles III marks historic milestone for nuclear submarine programme

UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European securit…

Jobs boost as UK set to build military aircraft for United States for first…

Durham soldier of World War One laid to rest 109 years after death

New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and inno…

HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost t…

UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security

New drone factory to open in Swindon, creating skilled jobs and strengtheni…

Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025

Security delivered for working people as UK-US ties strengthened with new G…

Andy Start speech at DSEI

Commander of UK Space Command’s DSEI 2025 keynote speech on defence in spac…

British economy sees defence dividend as new figures reveal above inflation…

Defence Secretary's DSEI 2025 Keynote Speech

First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Speech at DSEI 2025

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton speech at DSEI

Groundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support…

Minister Pollard speech at DSEI

Defence Secretary Defence Investment Summit Speech

Lord Coaker DSEI 2025 Opening Keynote Speech

£2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK-led initiativ…

Backing British business: reforms to champion UK defence companies on the w…

New Defence Growth Deals Created to Boost Local Economies Under Major Secto…

Major skills boost at the heart of transformative new Defence Industrial St…

Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreig…

UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and bo…

First ever independent Armed Forces Champion gets the 'royal seal'

£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russi…

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton takes over as Chief of Defence Staff

August 2025

Boost for UK Growth and Security as Norway Selects UK Warships in £10 billi…

Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment

Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 29 August 2025

British training of Ukrainian troops extended through 2026 as UK marks Ukra…

War Widows Urged to Claim Recognition Payment Before October 2025 Deadline

UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers

‘30 by 30’ - New funding to boost cadet force by over 40,000 by 2030

New multi-million pound Army support deal for North-East firm to boost nati…

Chief of the Defence Staff speech to CSIS

Pets for heroes: new measures to transform military housing into family hom…

Scotland at the heart of defence investment as small and medium businesses …

Armed Forces to mark VJ Day 80 with flypasts, music and commemorations arou…

July 2025

New UK esports collaboration to boost digital and cyber skills

UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights

Joint Statement on the Australia-UK Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership a…

UK Space Commander speech on defence in the space domain

Statement on the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and…

UK and Türkiye agree big step towards multi-billion-pound export of Typhoon…

UK Carrier Strike Group contributes to Exercise Talisman Sabre

UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defenc…

Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting…

Chief of the Air Staff speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025

Defence Secretary statement on war in Ukraine - 17 July 2025

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conferen…

Eight British soldiers of the Great War laid to rest in France

Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff

Soldier of the Highland Light Infantry rededicated in France

Grave of missing World War One soldier identified in France

Two World War One Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders commemorated in France

Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium

Government action to speed up recognition for LGBT veterans

New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reb…

Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025

Jobs boost as new fighter jet HQ opens in Reading in key programme mileston…

Investigation into Admiral Sir Ben Key

Graves of four soldiers killed in 1940 identified in France

Graves of three soldiers killed in Normandy identified

June 2025

Launch of new body to harness innovative tech for the UK's Armed Forces

Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng appointed new Chief of th…

Veterans in North of England set to benefit from government's new support n…

Operation Interflex reaches three-year milestone

1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts abov…

UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s Second World War contribution at ceremon…

Defence Secretary RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 speech

Chief of the General Staff Speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025

Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-P…

Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium

Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium

The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2025

Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operatio…

Lost World War One Soldier Found in France

New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs

First meeting of defence industry body to forge new partnership and industr…

Focus on industry and innovation during Defence Secretary and NATO Secretar…

Defence Secretary's speech on D-Day 81 anniversary

Battle of Britain Pilot's Grave Identified in the Netherlands

British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy st…

Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine su…

Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in…

UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

May 2025

New munitions factories and long-range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs und…

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upc…

UK to deliver pioneering battlefield system and bolster cyber warfare capab…

Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air

Graves of Missing World War 1 Soldiers Identified in Belgium

British firepower deployed on NATO's eastern flank in show of force

Defence Secretary and General Hockenhull opening remarks

HMS Glasgow naming ceremony marks milestone for UK security and economy

Dedication and professionalism of Armed Forces rewarded with above inflatio…

Major £1.5 billion defence contract with British firm ensures world-class e…

Five First World War Soldiers Buried in Belgium

UK secures future of vital Diego Garcia Military Base to protect national s…

UK Armed Forces to benefit from ground breaking underwater glue developed w…

Joint statement on UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement progress - 15 May 202…

New 2,000 km “deep precision strike” weapon to be developed by UK and Germa…

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as First Sea Lord an…

UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces…

New 'engine for growth' package announced as Defence Secretary closes Londo…

Windsor soldier of World War 1 buried with Full Military Honours

Thousands of veterans to benefit from new UK-wide support network

April 2025

Unknown Soldiers Buried in France

Statement on air strike against Houthi military facility in Yemen: 29 April…

New King’s Gurkha Artillery Unit to boost Armed Forces Capabilities

UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near NATO’s eastern flank

Homes fit for heroes: Raft of new measures to improve military family housi…

British soldiers take down drone swarm in groundbreaking use of radio wave …

Joint Statement: 16th Ukraine Defence Contact Group - National Armaments Di…

Coalition of the Willing: Joint UK-France statement following 10 April meet…

£450M surge of military support to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces as UK and G…

UK and France convene first Defence Ministers' Ukraine Coalition of the Wil…

New British Army robotic mine plough aims to better shield soldiers from da…

Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational depl…

UK-Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nai…

AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special R…

Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further edu…

Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya

UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons

Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetin…

RAF to protect European skies on NATO’S eastern flank

"New partnership" between defence and private sector set to boost UK defenc…

March 2025

1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub-hunting helico…

British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployme…

Three 'unknown' soldiers of World War One finally found

Major £1.6 billion equipment contract to support British Defence jobs and b…

'Unknown' soldier's grave identified 107 years after his death

UK-French relationship strengthened as Defence Chiefs discuss Ukraine and E…

Grave of lost Scottish soldier of World War One identified in France

Grave of Missing Windsor Soldier of World War One Identified in Belgium

Fundamental changes to Armed Forces processes to better support Women in UK…

First uncrewed mine countermeasures vessel delivered to UK Royal Navy, supp…

New UK-made space system to help protect military satellites

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech

Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and …

Deepening UK-US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for De…

Historic £1.6bn deal provides thousands of air defence missiles for Ukraine…

February 2025

UK steps up life-saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed Forces

Ministry of Defence Statement on Conclusion of the Jaysley Beck Coroner's I…

UK and Norway kickstart new defence agreement in boost for European securit…

Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform

International trade mission to Ukraine deepens industry ties and boosts gro…

New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

UK leads major Ukraine Summit and announces £150 million firepower package

Royal Navy shipbuilding drives growth in Scotland

New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth

Fast-track armed forces recruitment launched to boost UK cyber defence

Armed Forces to cut red tape and deliver quicker and easier recruitment ser…

‘Tornado 2 Tempest’: Fighter jet component recycling project off to flying …

New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation

January 2025

New submarine facility in Bristol opened by Defence Minister

Defence Secretary speech at the ADS Annual Dinner: 28 January 2025

Strengthening Security Cooperation: UK Defence Minister visits Nigeria

Teesside Airport boosted with £173m Government Defence Investment

Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded

Landmark £9 billion contract for British business to boost jobs, growth and…

Royal Navy tracking Russian spy vessel in the Channel to keep UK safe

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at th…

First British-made Boxer vehicles ready for Army

UK-Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer…

Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025

Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024

Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supportin…

"Telford is at the heart of UK Defence" - Minister visits site behind next …

30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK-led reaction system to track threats…

Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe …

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

December 2024

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war c…

UK to train hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid for…

British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first …

10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Chr…

Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m sup…

Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces fa…

British troops thanked for defending Polish airspace as successful air defe…

LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for his…

British Army successfully tests new drone-destroying laser

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

International cooperation at the heart of space security

UK-Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024

Defence Minister praises crew on visit to HMS Prince Of Wales in Liverpool

Defence Secretary at the London Defence Conference

"National security is the foundation for growth" - Defence Secretary launch…

November 2024

Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit …

Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs

Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in La…

New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel

New Glasgow Rolls-Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs

British Army completes first live firing of next-generation howitzer in Fin…

Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement

UK marks 1,000th day of full-scale invasion of Ukraine as training programm…

Development of battle-winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new A…

British soldiers to use high-tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

Cruise missile of the future completes firing

Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as…

Graves of Lost Korean War Soldiers Identified

Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further…

New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective s…

UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to …

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance

More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer as Commissioner B…

Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

MOD signs advisors to develop surplus land for community use

October 2024

The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain

London Poppy Factory prepares nation to mark Remembrance

Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tac…

Royal Air Force delivers vital food and medical supplies to Lebanese Armed …

Defence Secretary John Healey opening remarks from Trinity House agreement …

UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence - Joint Communique

Landmark UK-Germany defence agreement to strengthen our security and prospe…

Global Combat Air Programme update

New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Government delivers more homes for heroes

Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new co…

Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after h…

New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs

UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties

1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise

British military engineers support Poland following devastating floods

De-escalation remains our focus, Defence Secretary says as he visits Armed …

September 2024

UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in…

Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends

HRH The Princess Royal remembers fallen Scottish soldiers

UK Defence supply chain bolstered to support armed forces

AUKUS statement: 26 September 2024

First ever UK-hosted meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers as UK-Australia set…

AUKUS meeting announces progress on nuclear reactor training

UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight

Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War

Defence Secretary visits British Army headquarters to thank personnel

Second World War soldiers laid to rest before Arnhem 80th anniversary

State-of-the-art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract

Boost for Indo-Pacific security cooperation as Defence Minister visits regi…

Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships and intercept Russian aircraft to p…

British Army trains Ukrainian military dog handlers

Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility upgraded

Ministry of Defence recognise LGBT Veterans in milestone ceremony to help …

UK to provide £162 million package of air defence missiles for Ukraine as D…

UK to extend training programme for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel throug…

Defence Secretary backs Britain's nuclear deterrent for generations to come…

Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn mi…

Decades of defence and international experience added to review team

August 2024

2,000 oysters reintroduced into the Solent to boost biodiversity and improv…

AUKUS statement: 23 August 2024

Organisations 'win gold' for supporting armed forces community

New government adviser to maximise benefits of AUKUS partnership

Military 'silent hangar' to help protect against foreign GPS jamming

Make Noise For Ukraine on Ukrainian Independence Day

Warship and submarine readiness boost by small British businesses

UK Space Command successfully launches first military satellite?

AUKUS statement: 16 August 2024

Historic Breakthrough in defence trade between AUKUS partners

Royal Air Force missions fuelled sustainably

New Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre

Work to save rare British moth from extinction in England

UK shows commitment to Indo-Pacific following major exercises

RAF to police NATO skies in Iceland following mission in Romania

Plans announced to redevelop Cawdor Barracks for landmark radar initiative

AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024

Norway to join UK Navy deployment to Indo-Pacific next year

UK government and defence industry boost support for Ukraine

UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries push for peace and stability in the Midd…

A milestone for the Armed Forces Covenant

July 2024

A new era for veterans' services in Northern Ireland

Armed Forces awarded largest pay increase in decades to 'renew nation’s con…

Joint Defence Declaration signed with Germany on 48-hr defence diplomacy dr…

Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Germany and the U…

New order of missiles secures future supply for UK Armed Forces

Defence Secretary speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Chief of the Defence Staff speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Defence Secretary champions UK industry at Farnborough Air Show

UK soldiers test next generation of body-worn technology

UK Government and defence industry stepping up support for Ukraine

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conferen…

A Britain secure at home and strong abroad - UK defence a key focus during …

New Defence Secretary sets out commitment to AUKUS to drive regional Britis…

New era for defence: government launches root and branch review of UK Armed…

Graves of Royal Dublin Fusiliers located in Belgium

Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium nearly 110 years after his d…

Graves of two World War 1 officers of The Royal Irish Fusiliers identified

Joint Statement by Defence Ministers of the Drone Coalition

Grave of Donegal soldier identified in France more than 100 years after his…

New Defence Secretary pledges to step up support for Ukraine on visit to Od…

Defence Secretary address to staff

Royal Navy ship sails to support Caribbean hurricane relief effort

Graves of six soldiers of Welsh regiments identified on the Western Front

June 2024

World War One Soldiers Buried in France

The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2024

Two World War One Soldiers Buried in France

D-Day veterans gather in Portsmouth as 80th anniversary events begin

UK and Latvia launch industry competition to provide thousands of drones fo…

May 2024

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 30 May 2…

Officer Of The Cheshire Regiment Killed In World War One Laid To Rest In Fr…

HMS Duncan deploys to the Red Sea to protect shipping routes

London Defence Conference 2024 Defence Secretary keynote

Children at heart of D-Day 80 with ultimate history lesson

General Sharon Nesmith appointed new Vice Chief of the Defence Staff

Prime Minister and Red Arrows to lead D-Day 80 commemorations

Cutting-edge drone killer radio wave weapon developing at pace

30,000 forces families helped to buy own home with life-changing government…

Dundee Soldier Buried With Military Honours

Grave of Yorkshire Soldier Identified in France

New Golden Age of shipbuilding as new UK-built warships boost Navy building…

UK underlines strong Indo-Pacific relationships as Defence Minister visits …

D-Day 80 Torch Of Commemoration lit by Prime Minister

UK and Republic of Korea conduct joint sanctions enforcement patrols

First Sea Lord’s Sea Power conference 2024 - Defence Secretary's address

World-leading 3D printer used by British Army in the field for first time

New bomb disposal robots for the British Army

More than 1,000 newly-refurbished homes for UK families

Defence Secretary praises Scottish contribution to shipbuilding & defence

UK forces airdrop 100 tonnes of aid for Gaza civilians

Armed Forces minister hails unity of support for Ukraine and Black Sea secu…

Chief of the Defence Staff Ash Carter Exchange Speech

Earl of Minto Malaysia National Security International Seminar speech

Royal Navy seizes more than £500m of drugs in Caribbean Sea

April 2024

Defence sector continues contributing significantly to UK economy

Royal Navy ship joins international effort to build pier for aid delivery i…

Royal Navy warship shoots down Houthi missile

Minister for Defence Procurement speech at Strategic Command Conference

UK Armed Forces join London ANZAC Day commemorations

Army's most lethal ever tank undertakes live firing

Update on AUKUS export reform progress

UK's most lethal tank rolls off the production lines

Graves of five soldiers of the York and Lancaster Regiment identified on th…

UK Defence Minister affirms support to Black Sea security

UK Defence Minister speech at Black Sea Security Conference 2024

£33 Million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Middle East

New procurement rules help rapid fitting of military laser to Royal Navy sh…

UK to hold joint military exercises with US and Japan to boost security and…

Former Royal Navy ships transferred to Ukraine's Navy arrive in Portsmouth …

Royal Air Force fighter squadron arrives in Romania to co-lead NATO air pol…

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems - Ministerial speech

UK participates in largest international airdrop into Gaza

AUKUS partnership to consult with other nations including Japan on military…

Nearly £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

March 2024

Royal Navy warships to be boosted with new cutting-edge launchers

Operational medals is broadened with the new Wider Service Medal

UK Forces airdrop over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza

Grave of Yorkshire Soldier identified in Belgium

First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training

UK and Australia celebrate closer ties with AUKUS progress and new defence …

Graves of lost World War One soldiers identified in Belgium

The Government’s response to the Quinquennial Review of the AFCS

UK firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS submarines

DEO wins award for sustainable construction at the 33rd Sanctuary Awards

UK and Australia commit to modernising and deepening defence relationship

Graves of two World War One soldiers identified in France

Ministry of Defence and McLaren team up to drive innovation

Capability boost for UK's global military operations as contract confirmed …

NATO DIANA Expansion

HMS Diamond heads back to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect global sh…

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin extended in post

UK to supply more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine

Nearly £300m of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Armed Forces Minister visits Kenya and Somalia to strengthen defence ties

£560 Million investment to modernise nuclear submarine supporting more than…

February 2024

Defence Minister praises Scottish shipbuilding apprentices

Widespread reforms to transform delivery of kit to UK's armed forces

Chief of the Defence Chatham House Security and Defence Conference 2024 key…

Minister for Defence Procurement speech at the International Military Helic…

Future UK military helicopter reaches next competition stage

Portsmouth to host UK’s national commemorations for the 80th anniversary of…

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, …

UK to boost Ukraine's artillery reserves with £245 million munitions packag…

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 24 Febru…

Unexploded bomb in Plymouth safely removed during complex disposal operatio…

New UK strategy to deliver drones to armed forces

HMS Diamond crew celebrated as ship readies to return to operations

UK to supply thousands of drones as co-leader of major international capabi…

UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time

HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to protect shipping in the Red Sea

Key step for UK-Saudi defence relationship

Grant Shapps speech at World Defense Show

500 Trucks rapidly procured for British Army operations

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 3 Februa…

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, …

UK Commandos train in Arctic ahead of largest NATO exercise since Cold War

Smarter maintenance for Navy Fleet under £1.85 billion contract

January 2024

Veterans card rolled out to streamline access to services

New veterans cards rolled out to service leavers

Defence Secretary awards medals to UK troops for Kosovo NATO peacekeeping m…

Bridging the gap: Essential military bridging contract secures 300 UK jobs

More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Ki…

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 22 Janua…

Navy Missile System used to destroy Red Sea drones to be upgraded

Digital defence transformation boosted by £150 million UK contract

A focus on skills for UK shipbuilding

Defending Britain from a more dangerous world

The UK announces 20,000 British Forces to boost NATO in speech

Air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 11 January 2024

North-west plays critical role in Ukraine's fight for freedom

UK plans to deploy Spearhead Carrier Strike Group to Indian Ocean Region in…

December 2023

The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F-16 fighter jets after completing basic trai…

British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

UK and Saudi Arabia emphasise commitment to Middle East security

HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards will officially launch in the New Year follow…

MDP celebrates six years of Project Servator

HMS Diamond joins new international task force to protect shipping in the R…

First UK Trade Mission to Kyiv Boosts Defence Cooperation

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin RUSI Lecture 2023

UK Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan in 2025

UK, Japan, and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treat…

Minister for the Armed Forces remarks at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

Government takes action in response to the Etherton review

UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers

General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Uk…

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch…

Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

MOD signs infrastructure contracts at RAF Waddington – the new home of the …

Artificial intelligence companies showcase defence capabilities at inaugura…

Defence Secretary visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to exp…

Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

New deep space radar will transform UK security

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