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Dstl has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.
The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025
The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe.
Defence Secretary John Healey and General Sir Jim Hockenhull remarks on the Chagos Islands deal signed by the Prime Minister today.
Government recognises professionalism and dedication of the Armed Forces with 4.5% pay rise, which follows last year's record pay deal for personnel.
The visit underscores the UK's commitment to strengthening Lebanese Army capabilities in extending state authority over its border with Syria.
A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlin
More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence
New autonomous platform set to boost UK defence capability, economic growth and job creation.
Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever before.
An installation to warn of the dangers of accessing military land has been granted permanent planning permission to remain.
Royal Air Force participates in operation targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen.
Gurkhas are to take on artillery roles for the first time with the creation of a new regiment.
New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics.
A statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.
Package will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry
UK and France convene defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine
New Defence appointment management approach results in a 26% reduction in waiting times for patients accessing doctor appointments in primary healthcare.
Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them.
The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.
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