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UK and France convene first Defence Ministers' Ukraine Coalition of the Willing meeting
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UK and France convene defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine
Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational deployment to Mediterranean and Indo-Pacific
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Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain’s world-leading industry
British soldiers are to be better shielded from danger as a new high-tech, remote-controlled mine plough system is put through its paces.
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.
Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS.
Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetings next week
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As part of the UK’s leading efforts to build a Coalition of the Willing to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, the Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with Ukrainian and French counterparts in Kyiv.
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