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UK accelerates long range strike capability for Ukraine

UK accelerates long range strike capability for Ukraine

Monday, 22 June 2026

Three UK-designed long-range strike systems have been flight tested just months after competition launch, as British defence industry deliver battlefi...

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Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Up to £70 million investment in essential spares for UK military aircraft

Friday, 19 June 2026

The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group has awarded a £27 million contract to Leonardo (UK) Ltd to supply critical aircraft consumable spares acro...

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It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

It is vital that UNSMIL remains at the centre of efforts to support political reconciliation in Libya: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya....

Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, F...

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£750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence

£750 million package to provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and boost air defence

Thursday, 18 June 2026

UK to provide 150,000 Ukrainian-produced drones and over 350 air defence missiles and radars funded from Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loan...

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UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach

UK recognises positive development through European Long Range Strike Approach

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Cooperation with our NATO partners on the development of enhanced strike capabilities within the Alliance is crucial to maintaining our collective sec...

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G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues: 17 June 2026

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

G7 leaders' statement on geopolitical issues....

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Early industry engagement increasing speed of Middle East support

Early industry engagement increasing speed of Middle East support

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Industry engagement is speeding up support to the Middle East, enabling faster decisions, improved capability access and stronger defence supplier col...

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Make a referral to Veterans Services  

Make a referral to Veterans Services  

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

A new online form is now available, making it easier and quicker to refer to Veterans Services....

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UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package

UK clamps down on shady networks supplying Putin’s illegal war with new sanctions package

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

UK announces major new sanctions package choking off Russia’s war effort across multiple fronts. ...

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Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit

Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit

Monday, 15 June 2026

Pressure piled on Russia as Prime Minister steps up support to power Ukraine at G7 Summit....

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Ministerial appointments: 12 June 2026

Ministerial appointments: 12 June 2026

Monday, 15 June 2026

The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments....

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UN Human Rights Council 62: Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

UN Human Rights Council 62: Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact Finding Mission for Sudan

Monday, 15 June 2026

Statement of the Coalition for Atrocity Prevention and Justice for Sudan, for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the UN Fact-Finding Mission for S...

PM remarks: 5 June 2026

PM remarks: 5 June 2026

Monday, 15 June 2026

The Prime Minister's remarks from visit to defence firm, Stark, in Swindon....

UK Embassy Manila Marks King’s Birthday, 80 Years of UK?PH Ties

UK Embassy Manila Marks King’s Birthday, 80 Years of UK?PH Ties

Monday, 15 June 2026

British Embassy Manila marked King Charles III’s birthday and 80 years of UK–Philippines ties, highlighting trade, climate, security and people links....

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UK Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation

UK Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation

Sunday, 14 June 2026

UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation....

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UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in blow to Putin's war chest

UK forces intercept Russian shadow fleet vessel for the first time in blow to Putin's war chest

Sunday, 14 June 2026

British forces this morning boarded a sanctioned shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the latest blow to Russia’s war economy....

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PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 13 June 2026

PM call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: 13 June 2026

Saturday, 13 June 2026

The Prime Minister spoke to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte this morning....

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Honours recognition for Dstl personnel

Honours recognition for Dstl personnel

Friday, 12 June 2026

Advances in submarine and missile developments are among the achievements of Dstl staff in the latest Honours....

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The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2026

The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces....

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UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

UK to set end date for imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel via third countries

Friday, 12 June 2026

The Government has today confirmed the timeline for phasing in its ban on imports of refined oil derived from Russia, as part of the recently announce...

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Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation

Friday, 12 June 2026

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP opens Europe’s biggest drone testing centre in Swindon, learning lessons from the Ukraine and Iran conflicts....

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Russia is not serious about peace and its war against Ukraine is increasingly unsustainable: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia is not serious about peace and its war against Ukraine is increasingly unsustainable: UK statement to the OSCE

Friday, 12 June 2026

Politico-Military Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, highlights E3 leaders’ reaffirmation of unwavering support for Ukraine’s defence, underscores the unsusta...

UK statement on Ukraine to IAEA Board of Governors   June 2026

UK statement on Ukraine to IAEA Board of Governors June 2026

Friday, 12 June 2026

Delivered to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on June 2026...

Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Russia’s actions in Ukraine continue to undermine the prospects for peace: UK statement to the OSCE

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Ambassador Holland underlines the growing gap between Russia’s rhetoric and actions, highlighting intensified attacks and rising civilian casualties. ...

UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia

UK Surgeon General joins NATO medical leaders in North Macedonia

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Major General Phil Carter attended the NATO Chiefs of Military Medical Services plenary in Skopje to help shape the alliance’s military medical readin...

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Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

On 10 June 2026, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and Defence Secretary John Healey MP, hosted the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence,...

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New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline

New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce is a new unit set up to get AI-enabled technology and tools into the hand of Britain's Armed Forces to prepare the UK ...

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UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

UKHSA update on the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Latest information on cases including British nationals....

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Chief of Defence Staff Speech at London Tech Week

Chief of Defence Staff Speech at London Tech Week

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Chief of Defence Staff speech on AI in defence and the announcement of Rapid AI Delivery Task Force. ...

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