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Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave a statement to the House of Commons following the seizure of the Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Government asks public for views on new measures to ensure military personnel and veterans are not subject to repeated prosecutions
The Ministry of Defence has responded to campaign from PETA.
Armed forces personnel receive highest pay rise since 2007
The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Armed Forces will deploy to Mali in 2020 in support of the UN Peacekeeping Operation
The cross-government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund is delivering programmes in conflict areas to improve UK security.
This page sets out our response to the situation in the Gulf after Iranian forces seized a British-flagged tanker, Stena Impero, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Op Banner was the longest continuous deployment of troops in UK Armed Forces history. Those eligible to attend the event can register before 30 July.
The Defence Secretary and her Swedish counterpart have signed a landmark agreement.
At the RAF Air and Space Power conference today, Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has outlined an ambitious space programme.
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt speaks about the Royal Air Force and the space domain
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has welcomed the arrival of a second training squadron of state-of-the-art F-35 Lightning jets to RAF Marham, including the UK’s 18th jet.
The UK has a long-standing maritime presence in the region.
Work has started on buildings that will be home to 2 US Air Force F35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath.
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today announced a range of new measures to address inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces.
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced a new recruitment drive for Team Tempest, with the number of people working on the programme set to more than double over the next two years.
The Prime Minister met with members of Joint Forces Command personnel and their families.
The Ministry of Defence is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield.
The Prime Minister has announced that the UK’s Chinook helicopters and personnel currently stationed with the French counter-terrorism operation in Northern Mali will extend their tour by a minimum of 6 months.
Two unknown British soldiers have finally been laid to rest after they lost their lives during World War 2.
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