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Defence scientists develop glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments.
A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin
More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence
The UK and Germany will confirm for the first time that they will work together to develop a new long-range strike capability with a range of over 2,000 km
Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM is to be appointed as First Sea …
Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever before.
Prime Minister’s speech at the London Defence Conference this morning.
The remains of Private (Pte) John Tame of 2nd Battalion The Royal Berkshire Regiment were laid to rest on 8 May in Belgium, nearly 108 years after his death.
Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served …
Hundreds of highly skilled jobs are being supported by the RAF’s new cutting-edge UK made drones.
Remains from six Commonwealth soldiers who fought in World War 1, none of them identifiable by name, have been laid to rest in France.
Statement on air strike against Houthi military facility in Yemen
Royal Air Force participates in operation targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen.
Gurkhas are to take on artillery roles for the first time with the creation of a new regiment.
Ukraine Update
UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK.
Joint Statement from Ukraine, Germany and the United Kingdom, co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
The UK makes second £752 million payment to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme.
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