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The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025
Statement from Defence Secretary John Healey on the Strategic Defence Review.
PM’s remarks on the Strategic Defence Review.
More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change
Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 billion to build at least six munitions and energetics factories.
Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
…Ambassador Holland briefs on the outcomes of the UK/EU Summit, which took place on 19 May in London, including the leaders' commitment to the Helsinki Decalogue and resolute condemnation of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.…
Ambassador Holland condemns Russia's continued attacks against Ukrainian civilians, which are not actions of a government seeking peace, and calls for no effort to be spared in bringing about the release of the three OS…
Defence Secretary announces new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command and £1 billion investment in pioneering battlefield system.
On 29 May 2025, the Attorney General Lord Hermer KC delivered the RUSI Annual Security Lecture, reinforcing the government's commitment to international law.
UK Counsellor, Ankur Narayan, says that in line with the OSCE Code of Conduct, the UK will continue to support Ukraine towards achieving a just and lasting peace, while continuing to urge Russia to return to full compliance – including withdrawing to within its own internationally recognised…
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says that Russia’s invasion shatters European security and undermines peace. Despite President Putin’s claims, continued attacks show absolutely no intent to negotiate. The UK urges a…
The UK is stepping up its efforts to safeguard national security by leveraging AI to detect hostile state activity in the Arctic.
UK shores up NATO's eastern flank with deployment to Finland.
UK and 37 other countries call for immediate and unconditional release of political prisoners in Belarus.
Largest multinational Ukraine trade mission boosts defence partnerships for British business
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
…Ambassador Holland corrects Russia's claims that the UK wishes to prolong the war in Ukraine. He calls for it to end without delay but explains why the way in which it ends should matter to all OSCE participating States.…
…The UK has signed a MoU with South Korea to jointly support Ukraine's reconstruction and global infrastructure, boosting trade and sustainable development.…
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