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Defence Industrial Strategy will unveil reforms to champion British defence businesses to increase export sales through cutting red tape and expanded financial backing.
Landmark Scotland partnership to create jobs and harness military innovations
Working families across the country will be provided opportunities through the Defence Industrial Strategy, from highly skilled engineering positions to apprenticeships for young people starting their careers, ensuring that …
UK jobs and skills will be the driving force behind making the country a defence industrial leader under a transformative new strategy to be launched next week.
The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024.
The Defence Secretary, John Healey, and his Norwegian counterpart, Tore O. Sandvik, today signed an historic agreement to enhance the strategic partnership between the UK and Norway
His Majesty The King has formally approved legislation to appoint an independent Armed Forces Commissioner, in a landmark step in delivering manifesto commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve.
Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and other essential equipment
Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton takes over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
Statement on Ukraine
The Ministry of Defence has reshaped the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) to enhance the UK’s ability to help keep the United Kingdom secure at home and strong abroad.
Billions of pounds will be pumped into the UK economy following Norway’s decision to select British warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousands of jobs in Britain for years to come.
The Defence Secretary met Japanese PM Ishiba and his counterpart, Minister Nakatani, while welcoming the Carrier Strike Group deployment to Tokyo
Secretary of State John Healey addressed the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo, Japan.
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
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