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Freedom of navigation really matters. It was right that the UK acted to keep a vital sea lane open.
The UK will become the first European nation to operate a Maritime Ballistic Missile Defence capability that can detect and destroy Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles
Angus Essenhigh joined the Royal Navy in 1992 as a University Cadet. Early seagoing assignments in Minesweepers, Frigates and as the Navigating Officer of an American Destroyer followed. He returned to the UK in 2002 and commanded two P2000 patrol...
General Jim Hockenhull explained how Strategic Command leads the cyber domain for Defence during a speech at the Royal United Services Institute.
On 3 February, Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by Voyager tankers, joined US forces in further deliberate strikes against Houthi locations in Yemen involved in their campaign targeting shipping in the Bab al Mandab and southern Red Sea.
The UK government made a statement today, committing not to destructively test direct ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) missiles.
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Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea
Defence Science and Technology (DST) works under the direction of MOD’s Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) to maximise the impact of science and technology (S&T) for the defence and security of the UK. DST sets overall direction for S&T, shapes policy...
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Houthi threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
As the world passes the grim milestone of 500 days since Putin’s full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders will gather in Lithuania to put the alliance on the right path to face down the threats of the future.
FCDO travel advice for Saudi Arabia. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council open briefing on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's Ballistic Missile Test
The UK’s stock of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles will be upgraded on Royal Navy submarines to ensure the weapon is even more effective against future threats.
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