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Lucy Bogue, Director SJC GUARDIAN, has announced the appointment of Kier Pritchard as Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Chief Constable following an open selection process.
This report was issued in January 2026 and covers the time period 1 December 2025 to 31 December 2025 inclusive.
A programme to build futuristic ‘wingman’ drones to operate alongside Apache attack helicopters is advancing as British companies have been selected to develop prototypes.
New digital system - fully integrated with the NHS - will dramatically cut delays for those joining the Armed Forces, boosting readiness and recruitment.
12 Squadron begins deployment to the Gulf region reflecting the strong UK-Qatar defence partnership that helps to keep the UK secure at home and strong abroad
He will be the first RAF officer to hold the post since 1984, and only the third RAF officer in history to serve as DSACEUR.
The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK.
Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation.
Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026.
Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to Ukraine, with Defence Secretary John Healey MP meeting Danish Defence Mini…
285 students are the latest cohort to benefit from the Defence Digital & Cyber Bursary scheme, taking the total to 500.
The UK has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to strengthen the RAF's Typhoon fleet with technical and engineering support
Lieutenant General Eldon Millar CVO MBE has been appointed UK Military Representative to NATO and the European Union.
A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.
A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed Forces in their fight against Putin's illegal invasion.
Army cyber warriors are to benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities, following nearly £300 million investment announced today for Duke of Gloucester Barracks.
The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders
New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation
The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden
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