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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.
Minister for Asia, Amanda Milling, comments on the latest launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea.
Ambassador Neil Bush condemns Russia's missile attacks targeting Ukraine's critical infrastructure, and the impact on human lives.
A landmark agreement has been reached between Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak to cooperate on Poland’s future air defence system.
An extensive £20m refit has begun at Devonport Dockyard on the Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond.
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Ian Stubbs (UK Delegation to the OSCE) again calls out Russia for its unprovoked aggression against Ukraine and those who peddle lies to hide the truth.
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the success of Ukraine’s air defence in protecting its citizens should not distract from the horrific tactics of the Kremlin
An improved version of the RAF’s Brimstone missile with a longer range and more advanced guidance system is ready for use on Tornado aircraft following a £170 million investment by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council briefing on North Korea
Industry leaders are praised by the Defence Secretary for their vital role in helping provide weapons, ammunition and logistical support to Ukraine
UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says thousands of ordinary Russians are being sent to their deaths whilst Putin tries to insulate the Russian elite from the horrors of his appalling war of choice.
Dstl is working with the British Army, DE&S and industry partners to create the next generation of protection from armoured vehicles and other threats.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council briefing on non-proliferation
UK military advisor Ian Stubbs says that thousands of Russians continue to pay the price for the tactics of a desperate Russian military leadership.
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the Security Council Briefing on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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.
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