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UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the staggering casualties suffered by Russia around Bakhmut have had significant impact on personnel and munition stocks.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New statutory guidance will tighten up existing laws on gun ownership and mean that medical information must be provided in order to obtain a licence.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Speech by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, UK National Security Adviser, at a virtual event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC
Export bar placed on Tipu Sultan of Mysore’s Flintlock Sporting Gun to allow time for a UK institution or buyer to acquire it
The new measures target antique firearms used in violent crime and mean that up to 26,000 guns will now require firearms licences.
Police leaders must make sure their officers are confident to use stop and search powers wherever necessary, to seize dangerous weapons and prevent knife crime.
DASA funding and support has accelerated South West based SME Cervus’s innovative training tool
Baroness Goldie gave the UK statement to the 26th Conference of States Parties of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Ben Wallace reveals latest British military support for Ukraine, including plans to send 50,000 artillery shells and hundreds more anti-tank weapons in the coming weeks.
Weapon systems on board the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates will be upgraded in a £34 million contract awarded by the UK Ministry of Defence.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Statement to the 101st Session of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons by Her Excellency Joanna Roper, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Next month CNC Firearms Instructor Andrew Bainbridge will be taking up the challenge to complete an Ultra Marathon of 100 kilometres (62 miles) along the Thames Path.
From 22 September, owners of certain firearms previously regarded as antique will require a licence.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council briefing on Syria chemical weapons
UK presents evidence of Iranian weapons proliferation violations
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council debate on Peace and Security in Africa
James Cleverly addressed the Conference on Disarmament following the publication of the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Foreign Policy and Development.
The Defence Secretary made a statement to Parliament updating members on the UK's continued programme of military aid to Ukraine, including long-range precision strike capability.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's Dr Tim Kendall is one of very few academic laser experts in the UK, with his expertise recognised internationally.
As part of his visit to Geneva, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon delivered the UK's statement during the Conference on Disarmament's High Level Week. Lord Ahmad is the Minister for South and Central Asia, North Africa, United Nations and the Commonwealth.
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