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  • Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

    History was made today as HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first QE Class aircraft carrier, set sail from Rosyth to commence first stage sea trials off the north-east of Scotland.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 3 million civilians at risk in Idlib

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council briefing on Syria

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • First Navy Wildcat makes maiden flight

    The first Wildcat attack helicopter to be delivered to the Royal Navy has successfully taken its first flight at Yeovil in Somerset.

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

  • British Army completes Apache exercise in the States

    Exercise Crimson Eagle is a challenging two-month exercise, split between Naval Air Facility El Centro in California and the Gila Bend Air Force…

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

  • NATO praises Royal Navy's dedication to delivering security

    The Royal Navy's contribution to the alliance has been praised as it approaches 45 years of continuous submarine nuclear deterrent patrols.

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

  • A century after the first use of the tank, what does the future hold?

    The face of modern warfare changed forever on the morning of 15 September 1916, when tanks were used for the first time.

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  • Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council, Washington DC

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fourteen personnel in Afghanistan Nimrod crash named

    It is with very great sadness and regret that the Ministry of Defence has confirmed the names of the fourteen British personnel killed following the crash of a Nimrod MR2 aircraft in Afghanistan on Saturday 2 September 2006.

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  • RAF shares knowledge in Afghanistan

    The Royal Air Force has met with several international partners to share knowledge by training on each other's weapons at Kandahar Airfield.

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

  • Sergeant Barry Weston killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Sergeant Barry John Weston, from Kilo Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, was killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Tuesday 30 August 2011.

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  • The power of science and engineering in Defence

    From humanitarian aid to producing protective military clothing, find out why British science is paramount for today’s defence.

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

  • MOD signs £184 million contract to secure air-to-air missiles for the F-35B

    The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract worth around £184 million to ensure the UK’s new supersonic stealth combat aircraft will continue to be equipped with the latest air-to-air missile.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ending the Syrian Conflict

    Statement by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Briefing on Syria.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • VC heroes come face-to-face with Victoria Cross Guns

    On Friday, 1 June 2012, five Victoria Cross recipients came face-to-face for the first time with the guns from which the Victoria Cross is struck.

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

  • Captain Wales completes Apache training

    His Royal Highness Prince Harry, or Captain Wales as he is known in the Army, has been named best co-pilot gunner in his Apache training course.

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

  • Home Secretary opens bidding process for Youth Endowment Fund

    Sajid Javid has launched the bidding process to choose an organisation or consortium that will run the £200 million Youth Endowment Fund.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Foreign Secretary's Mansion House speech at the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet 2018

    Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the UK will be at the forefront of international effort to stand up to those who threaten the rules-based system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defence Secretary speech to RUSI airpower conference

    The Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, addressed delegates at this year's RUSI airpower conference.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Moore hosts Arms Trade Treaty event for Scottish campaigners

    The Secretary of State has hailed the work of campaigner David Grimason as an inspiration as he hosted an event with Amnesty International.

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

  • Statement to Parliament on the G8 Foreign Minister's Meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting.

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