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Ukrainian marines were trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos to conduct small boat amphibious operations, including beach raids.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The fifteenth Innovation Foundry event took place in central London and discussed the theme of ‘Smart Cities – Future Challenges for Special Operations Forces’
Hundreds of Royal Marines and Army Commandos are conducting extreme cold weather training alongside allies in Norway ahead of Exercise Nordic Response.
The deployment demonstrates the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific and working with partners in the region.
This factsheet outlines malign cyber activity that the UK government attributes to the Russian state.
The UK condemns Russia’s sustained attempts at political interference in the UK and globally.
The Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps addressed the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power conference on 14 May 2024.
This competition will fund promising technologies that will help to develop a Novel Amphibious Craft fit for the threats of the 21st Century.
Members of Strategic Command have been recognised in His Majesty King Charles’ Birthday Honours List and Operational Awards List for their services to Defence.
UK military personnel from all three services have taken part in a major joint exercise in Southeast Asia this week, strengthening ties with military partners crucial to upholding stability in the region.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.
Tom Blythe joined the Royal Marines in 1989, passing out of the Commando Training Centre in November 1990. As a junior officer he served initially in Northern Ireland with 42 Commando and trained recruits before specialising as a Landing Craft...
General Sir Gordon Messenger joined the Royal Marines in 1983. After a range of junior officer appointments, predominantly in regimental service and including a 1 year Mountain Leader course, he attended the Canadian Staff College in 1994. Two staff jobs...
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
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