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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting highlighting the importance of space to national security and daily life in the UK.
Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Plymouth as Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker today confirmed the release of £50 million Government funding through the Defence Growth Deal, unlocking a potential further £34 million…
UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Harv Smyth delivered the opening keynote of the UK Space Power Conference, setting out how the UK will defend its interests in space.
The RAF has launched No. III Space Effects Squadron, its first dedicated unit to counter hostile threats to UK satellites.
The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed Houthi attacks and escalating violence in the region.
This report was issued in September 2026 and covers the time period 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 inclusive.
Military families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing services.
First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff General Sir Gwyn Jenkins delivered a speech at Admiralty House, Department of Naval Research.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Paul Wilks, who died in Ukraine on 12 September 2026.
Statements from the Defence Secretary and the Army, in response to today’s proceedings at Catterick Military Court, in the case of Major James Hook and Colonel Samantha Shepherd.
Minister Pollard highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, industry and private finance, to strengthen the capabilities of the British Army and boost economic growth.
British soldiers will receive new Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones, giving them better sight of the battlefield and greater protection against emerging threats in conflict.
MOD and UK start-up Alloyed co-develop a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, built entirely in Britain, taking one engine from concept to flight in under seven months.
Bereaved military family members can travel for free on National Rail services to attend Remembrance events between 7 and 8 November 2026.
Royal Marines and British Army personnel attended the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on Wednesday.
Minister Pollard highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, industry and private finance, to strengthen UK deterrence and drive economic growth.
New UK space strategy to bring government's investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies
The UK will supply air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones to help Ukraine defend itself against barbaric Russian attacks this winter, as part of Britain’s commitment to help Ukraine defend its fr…
A new defence centre built with UK expertise opens today in Poland, strengthening the country's air defences and reinforcing NATO’s eastern flank against Russian aggression.
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