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Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and Allies met at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, today (02 October) to advance the JEF's role as a key pillar of European and Euro-Atlantic security.
MOD War Detectives used DNA evidence to identify two of the fallen, four remain unknown though one was identified as having served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders whilst the other three likely served with the Go…
Five missing soldiers of World War 2 who were killed during the Battle of Normandy now have named graves after Rededication ceremonies were held on 29 and 30 September 26, and 1 October 26.
MoD extends £190 million contract with Airbus to maintain the RAF's A400M Atlas fleet, boosting aircraft availability while sustaining over 350 UK jobs.
The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.
UK-Iraqi security cooperation is set to enter a new phase, as the Global Coalition's military mission against Daesh in Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve, successfully concludes and its forces - including UK personnel - de…
Two major maritime projects to be part of “new age of industrialisation” for Britain.
UK and Euro-Atlantic security will soon be boosted, as the Royal Navy’s sixth powerful attack submarine departs from Barrow-in-Furness.
British companies will gain access to extensive battlefield data from Ukraine for the first time to develop new AI models for advanced drone swarms.
CEOs from the most sensitive sectors of the economy will receive closed-door briefings on threats posed by Russia
A rededication service for Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) Frank Fleming, from Guildford, was organised by the UK MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ in Belgium
A rededication service for Private George Pert from Ferryden was organised by the UK MOD’s ‘War Detectives’ at CWGC Harlebeke New British Cemetery, Belgium
Record breaking investment is fuelling reindustrialisation across Scotland
Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.
50,000 Defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive
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.
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