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Secretary of State John Healey addressed the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
The Defence Secretary met Japanese PM Ishiba and his counterpart, Minister Nakatani, while welcoming the Carrier Strike Group deployment to Tokyo
Extension supports UK’s objective of supporting Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attack, while developing its Armed Forces to deter Putin in future
Eligible forces families urged to apply
The UK is buying six Land Ceptor air defence missile launchers, supporting up to 140 jobs across the country and strengthening our national security
Young people will have more chances to join the Armed Forces Cadets, under a major expansion of cadet forces across the country, announced today (Wednesday 20 August).
This report was issued in August 2025 and covers the time period 1 July 2025 to 31 July 2025 inclusive.
New agreement with Cook Defence Systems will provide vital spare parts to the British Army armoured vehicle fleet
The Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave a speech to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Washington
New Market Exploration by Dstl/DMS through DASA seeks innovative technical solutions that could be used to model or monitor conflict wounds.
Armed Forces families will benefit from new freedoms to keep pets, decorate and personalise their houses, and run businesses from home.
The contribution of Scottish SMEs to the UK’s national security was recognised during a roundtable held yesterday at Edinburgh’s Queen Elizabeth House, chaired by Defence Minister Lord Coaker following his visit to the Edinb…
VJ Day 80 celebrations will include flypasts, music and commemorations across the globe.
The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI.
The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
On 26 July 2025 in Geelong, Australia, the Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia and the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom (UK) …
Transcript of the UK Space Commander's address on defence in the space domain at the Royal United Services Institute.
Joint statement from UK and Australia on the Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (AUKMIN) July 2025
Foreign Secretary and Defence Secretary in Australia alongside UK’s Carrier Strike Group - demonstrating government’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye today reaffirmed the strength of the UK-Türkiye partnership.
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