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The Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract will provide the armed forces with the battle winning technology to fight future conflicts including directed energy, complex and conventional weapons technologies
Statement delivered by Thomas Phipps at UN Security Council Arria Meeting on the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
DASA launches competition to find and develop new technology to screen people, possessions, goods, vehicles, areas and buildings
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria Chemical Weapons
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Consultation proposes new controls on air weapons, miniature rifle ranges, and high-powered firearms.
Measures to keep dangerous weapons off the streets are a step closer today with the opening of a surrender scheme, under prohibitions introduced in the Offensive Weapons Act.
MOD and the NDA have both made commitments to work together to manage nuclear liabilities in the national interest.
Robust new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from accessing commercial vehicles.
The 24th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference, hosted by the Ministry of Defence and Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, has concluded today.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
A £229 million deal will see thousands of Next Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW) systems assembled in Northern Ireland and delivered to the British Army.
Vital discussions on the importance of chemical weapon demilitarisation began on 2 November, with Defence Minister Baroness Goldie delivering a keynote speech.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has procured a new multi-role weapon system to equip the British Army on operations.
Dstl hosts the UK's first high-powered long range laser trial to assess performance and viability.
The Minister for Europe addressed the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva to reaffirm UK support for international disarmament
Statement by Ambassador James Roscoe at the Security Council open debate on small arms.
Measures in the Offensive Weapons Act come into force today which will restrict access to knives and corrosives.
British soldiers serving the UN peacekeeping mission seized RPGs, AK47s and motorbikes during operations near Ansongo, Mali.
A man who attempted to smuggle a stash of illegal weapons into the UK including a crossbow, axe and imitation firearm, has been returned to Poland.
London, West Midlands and Wales to pilot new requirement to help prevent homicides caused by offensive weapons such as knives and guns.
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