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UK Armed Forces have deployed to the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and US allies, in a demonstration of NATO's enhanced capability to operate jointly in the High North.
RFA Resurgent's keel laying ceremony took place at Navantia UK's Appledore shipyard today, as her sister ships' names, RFA Reliant and RFA Resourceful, were revealed during the ceremony.
More people joined the Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, the longest such run since 2021.
UKDI seeks counter-Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities for development to deployment
The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the names of the individuals and teams recognised in the CDLS Industry Commendations 2026.
LGBT veterans can apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition payments of up to £70,000.
The NATO submarine rescue system tests global RAF airlift capability in major exercise, keeping UK, France and Norway crews emergency ready.
HMS Bulwark is to be sold to the Brazilian Navy, ending more than two decades of service with the Royal Navy, as UK focus turns to the future of amphibious assault ships.
A MOD-backed UK start-up has developed the UK's first foot-launched military paraglider, which can take off with no runway, helicopter or drop aircraft required.
Cadets are helping young people to develop the skills, confidence and ambition they need for the future, ahead of the UK’s first National Cadets Week.
A landmark AI deal between the UK and Ukraine has been signed today as the two countries join forces to develop new military capabilities and the technology of the future.
Defence Secretary visits Devonport Naval Base to see some of the latest equipment used by the Royal Marines and UK Commando Force.
This report was issued in August 2026 and covers the time period 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 inclusive.
UK weapons and ammunition manufacturing jobs rose 51% in 2024/25, part of a wider 26,000 increase in defence-supported roles nationwide.
Dan Rodenhurst will lead all of the MOD’s digital and data teams, succeeding Charles Forte.
The UK and Australia are boosting cooperation on radar technology, as Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard MP kicks off a visit to Indo-Pacific partners this week.
Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days on operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic throughout July.
Defence Secretary on his first visit to Scotland tours Babcock’s Rosyth facility and Service Family Accommodation in Edinburgh
Britain will be better protected from undersea threats and hundreds of jobs will be secured through a new £135 million contract to maintain and repair Royal Navy torpedo weapons.
The UK will continue to be kept safe for decades to come, as major investments will progress the next phase of the next generation nuclear deterrent submarines.
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