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  • Gun salutes welcome royal baby

    British soldiers have officially welcomed the royal baby into the world today with volleys of gunfire across the capital.

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

  • Trio receive jail term for dumping mustard gas bombs in a Lincolnshire lake

    The three broke laws protecting the environment and are the first people in the UK to be charged with possession of a chemical weapon.

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  • Andrew Mitchell: Beyond Aid

    Speech by the International Development Secretary at the Wellcome Trust looking at at a more holistic approach to development

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

  • Foreign Secretary's speech at the United States Institute For Peace

    Jeremy Hunt called on like-minded countries to support the international rules-based system through strong alliances, competitive economies and strong democracies.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain's biggest gun aims for Netherlands

    The UK's largest artillery piece, 1 of 12 surviving wartime railway howitzers in the world, is being moved for exhibition in the Netherlands.

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

  • £411 million investment in new missile for UK's new jets sustains 700 UK jobs

    The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £411 million contract to develop a new missile for the UK’s future F-35B supersonic stealth aircraft.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Commando Helicopter Force get to grips with new gun

    Crews in the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) have got their hands on a new and improved door gun ahead of 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan in October.

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

  • Defence Innovation Initiative

    Defence Secretary Michael Fallon discusses ground-breaking technology that the MOD will support with its new £800 million Innovation Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • "The threat of toxic, poisonous or nuclear materials falling into the hands of non-state actors, particularly terrorists, is a top priority"

    Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at UN Security Council Open Debate on Non-proliferation

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • An Arms Trade Treaty is within our grasp

    Op-ed by Sebastian Wood, British Ambassador to China, for Arms Trade Treaty Diplomatic Conference, New York, 18 to 28 March 2013.

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

  • Latest battlefield forensics could save lives on the front line

    Dstl and US teams work together to apply latest techniques in battlefield forensics

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  • Queen’s Birthday Honours recognise those fighting to end use of rape as a war weapon

    The Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list has been published today announcing 100 awards in recognition of exceptional service to Britain overseas.

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

  • New HQ for Lincolnshire air weapons range

    A new Headquarters and improved facilities at Air Weapons Range (AWR) Holbeach which provides pre-deployment training for Armed Forces headed for Afghanistan.

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

  • British-armed F-35B Lightning jet takes to the skies

    Britain’s new stealth fighter jet, the F-35B Lightning, has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that the UK plays in the supersonic aircraft and bringing it a step closer to operations on the...

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Commencement No 3) Order 2007: firearms measures

    Home Office circular 031 / 2007 The Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 (Commencement No 3) Order 2007: firearms measures Broad subject: Crime…

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  • Prince Harry begins Apache training in US

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry arrived in the United States yesterday to undertake the final training exercise of his Apache helicopter Conversion to Role Course.

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

  • Dstl Fellow Appointed to OPCW Scientific Advisory Board

    Dstl Fellow Dr Norman Govan has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

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  • The case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent

    The Defence Secretary set out the case for the retention of the UK's independent nuclear deterrent at Policy Exchange today

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • ‘Terrorism continues to pose a grave threat to international peace and security’

    Statement by UK Ambassador Wilson to the briefing by the 1267/1540/1373 Committees to the UN Security Council

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

  • Lessons from Helmand are honing skills of Army's top shots

    Up-to-the-minute lessons being brought back from southern Afghanistan's front lines are redefining marksmanship within the Army; changes brought into sharp focus during the 2010 Central Skill-at-Arms Meeting. Report by Stephen Tyler.

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