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Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...

UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours

UKHO specialists recognised in New Year Honours

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Fiona Bloor and Terry Thatcher from the UKHO have been recognised in the New Year Honours list for outstanding contributions to their respective field...

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UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

UK provides support to U.S. seizure of Bella 1 accused of shadow fleet activities and Iran sanctions breaches

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today....

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£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare

£2.5 million contract to revolutionise deployed military healthcare

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

Defence Medical Services awards £2.5 million contract to Avenue3 for Project Mercury, enabling secure military medical records access worldwide. ...

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PM remarks after Coalition of the Willing meeting: 6 January 2026

PM remarks after Coalition of the Willing meeting: 6 January 2026

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks after the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris. ...

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Venezuela

Monday, 05 January 2026

Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons regarding Venezuela....

Strikes on Daesh

Strikes on Daesh

Saturday, 03 January 2026

Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France....

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Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP ...

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Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security

Honours for Dstl staff making a big impact on UK defence and security

Monday, 29 December 2025

Dstl experts who played a vital role in military operations and gave expert advice during the Southport murders investigation have been recognised for...

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Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List

Exceptional military personnel recognised in the New Years Honours List

Monday, 29 December 2025

Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces....

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The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

The Military & Civilian Divisions of the New Year Honours 2026

Monday, 29 December 2025

Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Hon...

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

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

Sunday, 28 December 2025

The UK has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery. ...

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

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

Saturday, 27 December 2025

Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces...

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2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies

2025 sees highest British defence exports since records began in huge boost to workers and companies

Friday, 26 December 2025

The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began...

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

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

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have complete...

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UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

UK sends automated turrets and missiles to shoot down Russian drones, as part of £600 million air defence package for Ukraine

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine th...

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UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe

UK meets with international coalition to keep space safe

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The UK has met with allies as part the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO), a ten-nation space coalition spanning four continents, to discuss ...

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Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan appointed new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Lieutenant General Sir Rob Magowan appointed new Commander of Cyber & Specialist Operations Command

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

The Royal Marine will lead one of the most senior posts in the UK Armed Forces, overseeing cyber and specialist forces....

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Emerging disruptive technologies NATO competition

Emerging disruptive technologies NATO competition

Tuesday, 16 December 2025

We are looking for young people's thoughts and ideas on the opportunities and risks of emerging and disruptive technologies....

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Chief of the Defence Staff speech   15 December 2025

Chief of the Defence Staff speech 15 December 2025

Monday, 15 December 2025

Air Chief Marshal, Sir Richard Knighton, Chief of the Defence Staff annual lecture at the Royal United Services Institute ...

Rapid £140 million boost for drone and counter drone tech from newly formed UK Defence Innovation

Rapid £140 million boost for drone and counter drone tech from newly formed UK Defence Innovation

Monday, 15 December 2025

UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will invest over £140 million in drone and counter-drone technology in its first year of operation...

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UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

UK launches new Military Intelligence Services as hostile threats surge

Friday, 12 December 2025

New unified organisation to speed up how Defence gathers and shares intelligence....

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AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Ministers’ Meeting Trilateral Joint Statement: 10 December 2025

Thursday, 11 December 2025

AUKUS Defence Minister's meeting reaffirmed shared commitment to the AUKUS partnership at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. ...

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The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

The UK Accelerator welcomes eight companies into the 2026 NATO DIANA Programme

Thursday, 11 December 2025

A new cohort of innovative companies specialising in Contested Electromagnetic Environments is joining the UK Accelerator 2026 NATO DIANA Programme. ...

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

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

The Defence Secretary met with his US and Australian counterparts in the United States to discuss the progress on AUKUS....

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Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister Lord Coaker visit

Partnerships with Azerbaijan and Armenia boosted through Defence Minister Lord Coaker visit

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker visits Armenia and Azerbaijan, boosting defence ties. ...

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Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty

Boost for defence businesses and European cooperation as UK joins defence exports treaty

Tuesday, 09 December 2025

The UK has joined a defence exports treaty with European allies which will make it easier for UK defence businesses to export...

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Luke Pollard MP speech to Sea Power Conference

Luke Pollard MP speech to Sea Power Conference

Monday, 08 December 2025

Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, gave a speech at the Sea Power Conference....

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia

Monday, 08 December 2025

The UK has unveiled work on its groundbreaking Atlantic Bastion programme, which will make Britain more secure secure from Russian undersea threats in...

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

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

Monday, 08 December 2025

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM, First Sea Lord, gave a speech at the Sea Power Conference....

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