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Remains from six Commonwealth soldiers who fought in World War 1, none of them identifiable by name, have been laid to rest in France.
With the help of DASA funding, ISS Aerospace developed a 600kg heavy-lift unmanned aerial system (UAS) capable of carrying 250kg payloads
Statement on air strike against Houthi military facility in Yemen
Royal Air Force participates in operation targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen.
Dstl marks 25 years as an OPCW Designated Laboratory, maintaining elite global status in chemical weapons verification and a critical UK sovereign capability.
Gurkhas are to take on artillery roles for the first time with the creation of a new regiment.
Aimed at SMEs, DASA’s Defence Innovation Loans are designed to bridge the gap between product development and commercialisation.
New compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics.
Ukraine Update
The UK is set to deepen defence and security ties with New Zealand as the Prime Minster strengthens alliances abroad to protect Britain’s national interest.
UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace
Living conditions for families in military housing will be transformed under a new Consumer Charter, as Defence Secretary John Healey promised to “stop the rot” in military housing.
Pub goers will be able to raise a toast to veterans for an extra two hours to celebrate next month’s historic 80th anniversary of VE day.
British soldiers have successfully tracked, targeted and defeated swarms of drones in the latest trial of a new directed energy weapon developed in the UK.
Joint Statement from Ukraine, Germany and the United Kingdom, co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG).
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.
Answering the myths and misconceptions.
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
British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.
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