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As part of ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary travels to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and Israel this week.
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Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre.
A new landmark radar initiative will increase UK security by being able to better detect, track and identify objects in deep space.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Ministry of Defence statement in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea by Houthi militants.
Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean
A landmark security partnership entered a new phase today as the Defence Ministers of the UK, Australia and United States met in California.
The UK government announces measures to support climate-vulnerable countries and joins calls for bolder action on climate adaptation.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Kevin McCool who has died while off-duty in Kenya on 29 November 2023.
Minister for Armed Forces attends OSCE Ministerial Council in North Macedonia to call out Russian aggression across Europe.
The Ministry of Defence has introduced Armed Forces Non-Religious Pastoral Officers (NRPO) to further bolster the support given to our Armed Forces.
HMS Diamond has set sail to bolster UK naval forces across the Middle East.
Six Royal Navy warships, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, and a Royal Air Force maritime patrol aircraft will form the UK’s contribution to the JEF deployment.
Seven UK companies have been selected to take part in NATO’s pilot challenges providing the opportunity to refine their products and keep NATO populations safe.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has extended the application window for organisations to apply for designation as a Service Police Super-Complaint body.
Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated reception.
Organisations that have met the criteria to be designated by the Secretary of State for Defence are listed here.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and agreed to activate a JEF Response option.
Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s future nuclear deterrent.
The Foreign Secretary announces further UK funding to tackle the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, have today agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both nations.
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