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Prime Minister’s speech at the London Defence Conference this morning.
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.
A statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.
Package will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry
UK and France convene defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine
British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.
Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain’s world-leading industry
Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them.
Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS.
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