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  • Defence Secretary reveals name of first Type 26 as manufacture begins

    The Defence Secretary has revealed HMS Glasgow will be the name of the first of eight City class Type 26 frigates as he cut her first piece of steel at Govan shipyard in Scotland today. HMS Glasgow will enter service...

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Armed Forces announce launch of Cyber Regiment in major modernisation

    A new Cyber Regiment has been launched to protect frontline operations from digital attack as Defence continues its modernisation to combat the threats of tomorrow, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today announces.

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • RAF Regiment conducts first joint patrols in Afghanistan

    The RAF Regiment has conducted its first patrols with members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the Kandahar Air Wing (KAW).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Parliament welcomes 4th Mechanized Brigade home from Afghanistan

    Men and women of 4th Mechanized Brigade have marched through London to the Houses of Parliament to mark their return from Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Officer Cadets prepare for the rigours of Sandhurst

    Students on the MOD's Defence Technical Officer and Engineer Entry Scheme prepare for officer training at Sandhurst.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF Brize Norton resumes repatriation duties

    Sergeant Barry Weston of 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed by an improvised explosive device while leading a patrol in the Nahr-e Saraj district…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence in Global Britain

    Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson gave a speech at RUSI outlining the future direction of the UK Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Strategic Defence and Security Review published

    The outcome of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), which sets out how the Government will deliver the priorities identified in the National Security Strategy, has been published today, Tuesday 19 October 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Saffron Walden welcomes home EOD and Search Task Force

    Saffron Walden town square was bursting with pride on Friday as the community came together to welcome home around 300 soldiers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Search Task Force.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Gaming technology helping UK forces prepare for Afghanistan

    Two years ago, PlayStation-style war games helped soldiers of 5th Battalion The Rifles (5 RIFLES) get ready for their tour of Iraq. Before …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Latest recruits begin their training to be exceptional

    Our latest batch of recruits were welcomed on their training course last week to become Authorised Firearms Officers (AFOs) with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.

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  • Royal Military Police train for close protection

    Members of the Royal Military Police (RMP) have opened up their training camp at Longmoor to give the public an insight into the training of the Close Protection Unit (CPU).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chief of the Defence Staff and Permanent Secretary issue messages to UK defence staff

    Ursula Brennan, who formally took over as the MOD's new Permanent Under Secretary today and General Sir David Richards who formally assumed responsibility as new Chief of the Defence Staff on Friday 29 October 2010 have issued the following messages...

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paras outbox Marines for charity

    Paratroopers were pitted against Commandos as the British Army's airborne infantry and the Royal Navy's soldiers-at-sea stepped into the boxing ring.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Black Rats' prepare to continue Afghanistan transition process

    Members of 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) are finalising their training ahead of their deployment to Afghanistan this autumn as the UK's Task Force Helmand on Op HERRICK 17.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Warning to holiday makers of modern slavery risks

    Border Force operation helps to raise awareness of labour exploitation amongst young sun seekers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • British Support to KSF Football in Kosovo

    Lt Colonel David Jones, British Adviser to the Commander of Kosovo Security Force (KSF) is taking a leading role in the development of KSF football

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • RAF conducts precision strikes over Libya

    Royal Air Force aircraft have conducted further long range precision strikes against Sebha, under the aegis of the NATO-led Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR, as well as continued attacks on Gaddafi's forces around Sirte.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Awards for Royal Navy mine countermeasures squadron

    The First Mine Countermeasures Squadron is celebrating the award of an OBE for its commander and being named one of the fleet's best units.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defence Secretary confirms first project of concern

    Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has, for the first time, announced that a major ongoing defence project is considered to be underperforming and has been placed on the Projects of Concern list.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government