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New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

£250 million upgrade to naval communications will support more than 100 high-skilled UK jobs, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change....

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

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

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Defence leaders from across the world have gathered in Brussels today as the UK convenes a major Ukraine summit at NATO HQ....

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Royal Navy shipbuilding drives growth in Scotland

Royal Navy shipbuilding drives growth in Scotland

Tuesday, 11 February 2025

Home of Royal Navy Type 31 frigates production supports 2,500 Scottish jobs....

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New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth

New satellite deal to boost military operations, jobs and growth

Monday, 10 February 2025

Armed forces personnel will have access to the latest space-based imagery for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite system,...

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Fast track armed forces recruitment launched to boost UK cyber defence

Fast track armed forces recruitment launched to boost UK cyber defence

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Armed forces recruits will be fast-tracked into specialist roles to tackle the growing cyber threat to the UK via a new recruitment scheme....

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Armed Forces to cut red tape and deliver quicker and easier recruitment service

Armed Forces to cut red tape and deliver quicker and easier recruitment service

Thursday, 06 February 2025

Joining the Armed Forces will become quicker and easier under a new first-of-its kind recruitment service that cuts red tape and transforms the way pe...

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

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

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Individual parts from retired Tornado aircraft have been ground down and 3D printed into new components suitable for next generation Tempest fighter j...

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New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation

New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation

Wednesday, 05 February 2025

Cutting-edge trial featured robotic canines defusing bombs. This new technology is set to reduce risk to personnel working on bomb disposals. ...

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New submarine facility in Bristol  opened by Defence Minister

New submarine facility in Bristol opened by Defence Minister

Thursday, 30 January 2025

New Submarine Availability Support Hub will support 100 new jobs, boost engineering capabilities and deliver on the Government’s Plan for Change....

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

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

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey addressed the ADS Annual Dinner on 28 January 2025....

Strengthening Security Cooperation: UK Defence Minister visits Nigeria

Strengthening Security Cooperation: UK Defence Minister visits Nigeria

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Defence ties between the UK and Nigeria have been strengthened following a visit from Lord Vernon Coaker this week. ...

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Teesside Airport boosted with £173m Government Defence Investment

Teesside Airport boosted with £173m Government Defence Investment

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

A £173 million Ministry of Defence training contract with British business Draken will boost Teesside International Airport and support jobs across Te...

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Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded

Threat detection systems on Royal Navy warships upgraded

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

More than 200 UK jobs will be supported through a new contract to boost the Royal Navy’s warship combat systems and increase their ability to track, a...

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

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

Friday, 24 January 2025

A major deal, worth approximately £9 billion, has been struck with British firm Rolls-Royce to bolster support to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear su...

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

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

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

The UK will also contribute maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to bolster a NATO response after damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea...

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Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry, Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference, Fa...

First British made Boxer vehicles ready for Army

First British made Boxer vehicles ready for Army

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

British soldiers are set to benefit from 623 new state-of-the-art Boxer armoured vehicles, as the first fully British-made Boxer was unveiled at the I...

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UK Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

UK Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security. ?  ...

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

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

Monday, 13 January 2025

Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, joined Defence Ministers in Helenów, Poland, from the Group of Five nations: France, Germany, Italy, Pola...

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Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024

Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024

Friday, 10 January 2025

The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the CDLS Commendations 2024 recipients....

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Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Taxpayers and military families will benefit from a deal to bring more than 36,000 military houses back into public ownership, which has formally comp...

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MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations

MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Eligible Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) employees will receive a substantial pay rise in 2024/25, with agreement including key reforms and modernisation....

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"Telford is at the heart of UK Defence" Minister visits site behind next generation of tanks and armoured vehicles

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Telford’s skilled manufacturing base is helping equip soldiers with high-tech equipment and drive the government’s growth mission, Defence Minister Ma...

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

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

Thursday, 09 January 2025

It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies...

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Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Monday, 06 January 2025

Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest...

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

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

Friday, 03 January 2025

Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise. ...

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Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Thursday, 02 January 2025

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology. ...

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

Monday, 30 December 2024

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

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UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

Sunday, 29 December 2024

UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan....

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

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

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Next year, the UK will offer 180 more Ukrainian soldiers training in mental health first aid for combat....

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