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Global Combat Air Programme takes centre stage at DSEI Japan

Global Combat Air Programme takes centre stage at DSEI Japan

Thursday, 16 March 2023

The UK, Japan and Italy joined forces at DSEI Japan to showcase the new Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)....

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RAF and German Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft in first joint NATO air policing scramble

RAF and German Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft in first joint NATO air policing scramble

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

The British and German fighters escorted a Russian IL78 Midas air-to-air refuelling aircraft, which was not responding to communications, near Estonia...

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UK Defence Secretary   Keynote speech DSEI Japan 2023

UK Defence Secretary Keynote speech DSEI Japan 2023

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

During a speech at DSEI Japan, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace spoke about the importance of long-term industry partnerships for the Global Combat Air P...

£83 million investment at RAF Lossiemouth creates more than 100 UK jobs

£83 million investment at RAF Lossiemouth creates more than 100 UK jobs

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Scottish business McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited have been awarded a contract to build a new facility ready for the arrival of the UK E-7 We...

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UK and France commit to greater defence cooperation at Paris summit

UK and France commit to greater defence cooperation at Paris summit

Friday, 10 March 2023

UK and France commit to continued support for Ukraine, working together as NATO allies to ensure Russia’s illegal invasion fails...

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Approval granted for 1,300 new homes in Ripon

Approval granted for 1,300 new homes in Ripon

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) plans to relocate 21 Engineer Regiment to Catterick have moved one step closer following council approval for 1300 h...

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Deputy Commander UKStratCom visits Blackburn College

Deputy Commander UKStratCom visits Blackburn College

Monday, 06 March 2023

Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes visited Blackburn College to meet with students studying cyber, digital and law courses. ...

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RAF to fly joint missions with German Air Force as UK prepares to lead NATO air policing in Estonia

RAF to fly joint missions with German Air Force as UK prepares to lead NATO air policing in Estonia

Monday, 06 March 2023

The joint missions are the first of their kind, with the aim of full NATO integrated air policing missions in future...

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RAF Chinook conducts airborne gunnery training in Lincolnshire

RAF Chinook conducts airborne gunnery training in Lincolnshire

Sunday, 05 March 2023

A Royal Air Force Chinook from RAF Odiham has been conducting live firing training at a range in Lincolnshire....

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Eurofighter Typhoon programme progresses

Eurofighter Typhoon programme progresses

Friday, 03 March 2023

Defence Ministers from participating nations meet in Italy to discuss the pan-Europe Eurofighter Typhoon programme....

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Royal Navy ship seizes weapons transiting in the Gulf

Royal Navy ship seizes weapons transiting in the Gulf

Thursday, 02 March 2023

UK and US worked together to detect and intercept smuggling vessel...

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UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister's visit

UK and Saudi Arabia sign new agreement during defence minister's visit

Thursday, 02 March 2023

During the visit, the Defence Secretary met his Saudi counterpart HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman...

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Armed forces parliamentary scheme group visits British forces in the Falklands Islands

Armed forces parliamentary scheme group visits British forces in the Falklands Islands

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

British parliamentarians visited the Falkland Islands this month to see what life is like for service personnel stationed in the South Atlantic region...

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Royal Army Chaplains' Museum attracts global visitors

Royal Army Chaplains' Museum attracts global visitors

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

The museum, which documents ‘Faith in the Forces’ for all branches of the military, opened its doors in May 2022....

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UK leads Western Europe's largest cyber warfare exercise

UK leads Western Europe's largest cyber warfare exercise

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

The largest Western Europe-led cyber exercise has taken place in Tallinn with 34 teams from 11 countries, including Ukraine, taking part in a live-fir...

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Ukrainian soldiers continue training on Challenger 2 tanks

Ukrainian soldiers continue training on Challenger 2 tanks

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

UK trains Ukrainian soldiers to operate Challenger 2 tanks as part of ongoing support to Ukraine....

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First Service Police Complaints Commissioner appointed

First Service Police Complaints Commissioner appointed

Monday, 20 February 2023

The first Service Police Complaints Commissioner will oversee the new Service Police complaints process...

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HMS Anson departs Barrow in Furness

HMS Anson departs Barrow in Furness

Sunday, 19 February 2023

HMS Anson, the fifth Astute Class submarine, has sailed from Barrow-in-Furness to begin her journey to His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde....

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British soldiers lead joint desert training exercise with Oman

British soldiers lead joint desert training exercise with Oman

Saturday, 18 February 2023

Troops perfected their battle-winning tactics during a two-week exercise alongside the Royal Army of Oman – a key partner in the Gulf ...

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UK leading NATO's response to Turkey earthquakes

UK leading NATO's response to Turkey earthquakes

Friday, 17 February 2023

Three Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft are helping to deliver NATO’s package of emergency support to Turkey, following the devastating earthquakes this ...

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MDP Chief Constable retires on anniversary of 38 years in policing

MDP Chief Constable retires on anniversary of 38 years in policing

Friday, 17 February 2023

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) says farewell to Chief Constable Andy Adams on his retirement today, after 38 years in policing....

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Defence Intelligence – communicating probability

Defence Intelligence – communicating probability

Friday, 17 February 2023

Have you ever wondered why Defence Intelligence uses terms like “unlikely” or “realistic possibility” when we assess Russia’s war in Ukraine?...

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Defence Secretary addresses Munich security conference following meeting with JEF counterparts

Defence Secretary addresses Munich security conference following meeting with JEF counterparts

Friday, 17 February 2023

Attending the opening day of the Munich Security Conference today, the Defence Secretary urged attendees to continue supporting Ukraine with military ...

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Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey

Ministry of Defence provides specialist assistance to Turkey

Thursday, 16 February 2023

100 UK Defence medical specialists are supporting Turkey in the wake of the earthquake....

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Ukraine to receive multi million pound capability boost from international fund

Ukraine to receive multi million pound capability boost from international fund

Thursday, 16 February 2023

The boost to Ukraine’s defence capability includes drones, ammunition, air defence, and electronic warfare...

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£400 million contract to operate military satellite communications system supports 400 UK jobs

£400 million contract to operate military satellite communications system supports 400 UK jobs

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Babcock has been awarded a six-year contract to manage and operate Skynet, the MOD’s military satellite communications system. ...

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NATO defence ministers to discuss accelerated support to Ukraine ahead of anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion

NATO defence ministers to discuss accelerated support to Ukraine ahead of anniversary of Russia's full scale invasion

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

The first meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in 2023 will focus on how to sustain and accelerate military support for Ukraine...

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UK presents evidence of Iranian violations of UN resolutions

UK presents evidence of Iranian violations of UN resolutions

Monday, 13 February 2023

UK presents evidence of Iranian weapons proliferation violations...

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Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Global Investment Summit in India

Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Global Investment Summit in India

Monday, 13 February 2023

Minister for Defence Procurement, Alex Chalk KC provides short keynote address at the UK Partner Session at the Global Investment Summit....

UK sending medical aid and specialist equipment to earthquake hit Turkey

UK sending medical aid and specialist equipment to earthquake hit Turkey

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Support will include a field hospital and C130 Hercules critical care air support team....

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