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  • Hermes 450 reaches 70,000 hours in Afghanistan

    The British Army's Hermes 450 (H-450) unmanned air systems have completed over 70,000 hours of surveillance support in Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 'We must ensure accountability for those responsible for any chemical weapons use in Syria'

    Intervention by Ambassador Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN, to the General Assembly meeting on chemical weapon use in Syria

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO Minister welcomes Israeli steps to assist Palestinian economy

    Alistair Burt welcomes announcement of Israeli steps to assist the Palestinian economy and looks forward to further progress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

    The Prime Minister welcomed the Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key to Downing Street today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM meeting with NATO Secretary General Rasmussen

    The Prime Minister welcomed the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, to Downing Street today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary meets Arab League Secretary-General

    Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary-General agree need for UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons and greater humanitarian support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary visits West Midlands mosque

    Home Secretary visits West Midlands to meet those affected by terrorist incidents and reiterate determination to take action against terrorism of any kind.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cricket match sees Afghan Army beat British soldiers

    Soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) have taken on their counterparts in the Afghan National Army in a game of 20/20 cricket.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM meeting with Prime Minister Zeidan

    David Cameron met with Prime Minister Zeidan of Libya to discuss security and business opportunities, among other issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Arms Trade Treaty at UN General Assembly

    The UK is working hard to encourage states to sign the Arms Trade Treaty.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF space monitoring station reaches milestone

    RAF Fylingdales has reached 50 years of service in the fields of space surveillance and missile early warning operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Lancaster visits Colombia

    Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster has visited Colombia to strengthen relationships with the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DIO delivers new vehicle workshops

    Royal Marines in Devon now have purpose-built workshops and garages to help them maintain military vehicles in top condition.

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  • UK welcomes report on use of chemical weapons in Syria

    Foreign Secretary says all parties should acknowledge findings of UN inspectors’ report on use of chemical weapons in Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Training Afghanistan's future military leaders

    British soldiers are bringing the Sandhurst ethos to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in Kabul. Report by Ian Carr.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence and Security Equipment International: air theatre

    Speech by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence, Equipment, Support and Technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Salisbury Plain hosts largest military exercise in 10 years

    7th Armoured Brigade has completed its final training exercise, the largest on Salisbury Plain in 10 years, before heading to Afghanistan.

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  • Rifles battalion takes over UK element in Mali

    Soldiers from 1st Battalion The Rifles (1 RIFLES) have assumed responsibility for the UK's contribution to the EU mission in Mali.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary remarks on Syria at press conference in Paris

    Foreign Secretary says UK, US and France united in supporting UN resolution to enshrine Syria’s responsibility to hand over chemical weapons.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Christmas post

    The Armed Forces are urging the British public to keep the postal system clear for families' mail at Christmas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government