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The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war machine.
His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Major General (Maj Gen) Phil Prosser CBE as the next Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS), in the rank of Lieutenant General, from October 2026.
UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine.
The Defence Secretary updated the House of Commons on UK assistance to the US military operation to intercept the Motor Vessel BELLA 1, as well as the recent Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris.
The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today.
Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France.
A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP
55 people from Northern Ireland who have contributed to their community and country are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s New Years Honours List 2026 today.
Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces.
Armed Forces personnel and Civilians have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.
The UK has signed a £52 million contract with Germany for state-of-the-art military artillery.
Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces
The UK has seen the highest value of defence exports in 2025 since records began
Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have completed ahead of schedule.
The Secretary of State has reappointment of Ms Fiona Ross as Non-Executive Board Member for the Northern Ireland Office
Supply Coordination Forum launched to mitigate any delivery risk to Northern Ireland’s veterinary medicine supply
The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter.
The UK has met with allies as part the Combined Space Operations Initiative (CSpO), a ten-nation space coalition spanning four continents, to discuss the security of space.
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has today (Wednesday 17 December) expressed his regret that the latest search for disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh in Co Monaghan has ended.
An enhanced ‘one stop shop’ advice service to boost trade within the UK, promotion of dual market access, and improved communication with stakeholders and the Assembly.
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