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Government delivers record levels of investment to support veterans, across health, housing, employment and more
12 Squadron begins deployment to the Gulf region reflecting the strong UK-Qatar defence partnership that helps to keep the UK secure at home and strong abroad
The government has this week committed over £650 million to upgrade the RAF's Typhoon fighter jet fleet, securing over 1,500 jobs across the UK.
Defence Secretary Denmark press conference opening remarks on Defence and security cooperation.
Defence talks in Copenhagen today will bring the UK and Denmark together to discuss High North security, industrial cooperation, and vital support to Ukraine, with Defence Secretary John Healey MP meeting Danish Defence Mini…
A new business centre will open in Kyiv this year to ensure Britain’s cutting-edge defence industry and innovators can step up their work to equip Ukraine’s Armed Forces in their fight against Putin's illegal invasion.
The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders
New Defence Housing Service to be put into law, turbocharging biggest renewal of military housing in a generation
The Defence Secretary today gave opening remarks ahead of a press conference in Sweden
The UK and Poland’s ability to shoot down air and missile threats will be strengthened by deepened cooperation between the two countries.
The UK will develop new tactical ballistic missiles that boost Ukraine’s firepower to defend itself from Putin’s war machine.
UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine.
The Defence Secretary updated the House of Commons on UK assistance to the US military operation to intercept the Motor Vessel BELLA 1, as well as the recent Coalition of the Willing meeting in Paris.
The UK has provided enabling support to the United States at their request to interdict the vessel Bella 1 today.
Royal Air Force aircraft have completed successful strikes against Daesh in a joint operation with France.
Personnel from across the RAF, Navy and Army have been awarded state honours for their outstanding service in the Armed Forces.
Armed Forces to launch “gap year” Foundation Scheme in 2026 to give under-25s experience of armed forces
Military families across the UK will celebrate Christmas in homes fit for heroes as improvements to fix 1,000 of the worst forces houses have completed ahead of schedule.
The UK has committed £600 million in air-defence capabilities, including cutting edge turrets that can shoot down Russian drones to support Ukraine through the winter.
The Royal Marine will lead one of the most senior posts in the UK Armed Forces, overseeing cyber and specialist forces.
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