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The Defence Secretary set out the scale of threats we face, including from the Russian spy ship Yantar which was threatening UK waters between 5 and 11 November.
Multiple sites across the UK for new factories to make munitions and military explosives to boost the UK’s warfighting readiness have been identified as the government moves to the next phase of building the factories of the…
Statement from UK and Italian Foreign and Defence Ministers Yvette Cooper, Antonio Tajani, John Healey and Guido Crosetto following a virtual meeting.
The Royal Navy’s powerful aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales and her advanced fighter jets are under NATO command, the Defence Secretary has announced.
Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy is launched.
The government is launching its new Veterans Strategy to transform government support for our heroes and recognise their invaluable contribution across the country
His Majesty The King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who died in conflict
Government rolls out new training programme to help NHS staff across England give the armed forces community the personalised care they deserve.
Armed Forces personnel and their families in Wales will benefit from the most significant transformation of UK military housing in more than 50 years.
Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine.
HMS Trent sailed to Jamaica to help with humanitarian support, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a 'Forces First' approach in the Government’s new Defence Housing Strategy, launched today.
The MOD is announcing its new Defence Housing Strategy, with £9bn to improve over 40,000 military homes.
Jeremy Pocklington appointed as new Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary
Britain's security will be strengthened through a new defence agreement signed with Qatar.
Defence Secretary John Healey hosted his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, at RAF Lossiemouth today
Defence Secretary John Healey MP gave the Lord Mayor’s Mansion House Defence and Security Lecture on Monday 20 October 2025.
Update to Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP reiterates Government’s steadfast support for her family’s long and painful fight for justice.
More than 85,000 military drones have been delivered by the UK to Ukraine in just six months this year by accelerating production from British companies.
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