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Defence Minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil for talks with counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the world.
World-leading advanced autonomous mine hunting capabilities for the Royal Navy are a step closer after a prototype uncrewed boat was successfully trailled.
Following the successful digital skills event in March, Strategic Command hosted a further event in London, underscoring the importance of digital in Defence.
The people of Liverpool should be “hugely proud” of their formidable aircraft carrier and its crew, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said on a visit to HMS Prince of Wales.
Opening Remarks from Defence Secretary John Healey
Dstl helps capability decision-making for the Royal Navy, saves money and creates wealth for the UK.
UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new defence industrial strategy.
DASA demonstrates its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration at the 2024 Investment Showcase event
Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield - a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world’s most advanced warships.
The British Army and Kenya Defence Forces conducted a joint training exercise (Ex. Haraka Storm Bravo) in Laikipia County using new state of the art training technology to better monitor and train soldiers - a vital part of …
The new Rolls-Royce Submarines site will enhance UK engineer capabilities and support the country’s nuclear deterrent, alongside supporting jobs.
The British Army has completed the first live firing of a next-generation howitzer in Finland in one of the largest series of NATO artillery exercises ever conducted in Europe.
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Defence Minister John Healey have welcomed recent progress made on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
Statement by the Defence Secretary John Healey to the House of Commons on Wednesday 20 November.
The UK is expanding military support for Ukraine with funding to provide new drone capabilities, on the the 1,000th day of Putin’s illegal full-scale invasion.
The development of hypersonic technology is to be accelerated under a new AUKUS arrangement – bolstering the collective security of the three nations.
British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions.
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots will benefit from a cutting-edge new cruise missile, following the first successful guided firing trial of the missile.
Deepening defence cooperation and urgently de-escalating tensions in the Middle East will be the focus of the Defence Secretary's visit to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
Her work started in electronics and instrumenting explosive events and later identifying ways to protect troops in Afghanistan from rocket-propelled grenades.
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