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Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and Allies met at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, today (02 October) to advance the JEF's role as a key pillar of European and Euro-Atlantic security.
The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.
Two major maritime projects to be part of “new age of industrialisation” for Britain.
British companies will gain access to extensive battlefield data from Ukraine for the first time to develop new AI models for advanced drone swarms.
Record breaking investment is fuelling reindustrialisation across Scotland
50,000 Defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting highlighting the importance of space to national security and daily life in the UK.
Military families will have a greater say over the homes they live in under a package of reforms designed to cut bureaucracy, strengthen accountability and put residents at the heart of housing services.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Paul Wilks, who died in Ukraine on 12 September 2026.
New UK space strategy to bring government's investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies
The UK will supply air defence interceptors, large-calibre artillery rounds and drones to help Ukraine defend itself against barbaric Russian attacks this winter, as part of Britain’s commitment to help Ukraine defend its fr…
UK Armed Forces have deployed to the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen alongside Norwegian and US allies, in a demonstration of NATO's enhanced capability to operate jointly in the High North.
More people joined the Regular Armed Forces than left for the fourth consecutive quarter, the longest such run since 2021.
LGBT veterans can apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition payments of up to £70,000.
Defence Secretary visits Devonport Naval Base to see some of the latest equipment used by the Royal Marines and UK Commando Force.
Defence Secretary on his first visit to Scotland tours Babcock’s Rosyth facility and Service Family Accommodation in Edinburgh
The UK will continue to be kept safe for decades to come, as major investments will progress the next phase of the next generation nuclear deterrent submarines.
A major £8.4bn investment in the UK’s nuclear deterrent, delivering jobs and opportunity for young people for years to come, is set to be announced by the Prime Minister today.
British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with the latest spy drone technology.
A senior British officer has today taken command of the multinational force which would deploy to Ukraine after hostilities end.
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