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RAF Typhoons intercept a Russian IL-76 military transport aircraft
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Stanley Burnton as Interception of Communications Commissioner.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Sky Sabre, a state-of-the-art air defence system, replaces Rapier, propelling the British Army to the forefront of ground-based air defence missile technology.
The Prime Minister has approved the extension of appointment of The Right Honourable Sir Paul Kennedy as Interception of Communications Commissioner
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
RAF Typhoon jets operating as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission have intercepted Russian military aircraft near Baltic airspace.
RAF jets deployed in Estonia were scrambled twice over the weekend (14-15 June) to intercept Russian fighter aircraft.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Environment Agency has intercepted increasing amounts of contaminated plastic waste which were bound for illegal export.
Governor Dakin spoke to several matters of national importance, including UK assistance during COVID-19, border security, crime, the economy and more.
The Typhoon fighter jets demonstrated the sizable scope of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) contribution to European security after scrambling from two locations in two separate incidents on the same day.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly spoke at the Milken Institute Asia Summit about the strategic importance that the UK places on the Indo-Pacific region.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Russian Blackjack bombers were not talking to air traffic control, making them a hazard to all other aviation
More dangerous and influential terrorists will be separated in specialist units to thwart the spread of their poisonous ideology, the Deputy Prime Minister has announced today (27 April 2022).
Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have flown from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept Russian 'Blackjack' aircraft flying in international air space.
I am glad that the interception of the Rachel Corrie has been resolved peacefully
Appointment of an Interception of Communications Commissioner announced.
Government launches new strategy to cut fraud, pursue fraudsters and empower the public.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Alister Jack delivered a speech at RAF Lossiemouth
The governments of the UK, France and Germany (the 'E3') gave a joint statement announcing the liquidation of INSTEX.
New emergency legislation on access to telecommunications data was announced by David Cameron and Nick Clegg.
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the interception of Pine Processionary Moth
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