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New high-tech bomb disposal robots will provide greater protection for soldiers and the public in a new deal for the British Army announced today (10 May).
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Over a thousand properties have been brought back into use for the Armed Forces and their families thanks to £400m investment in military accommodation.
Defence Secretary has met with apprentices, engineers and key industry leaders during a visit to key shipyards. Scotland plays a crucial role in the Navy’s shipbuilding pipeline and the UK’s security.
Armed Forces minister has met with defence leaders and military chiefs in Romania and Bulgaria. This follows the UK government announcing a further £500m in military support for Ukraine and to increase UK defence spending to…
The Royal Air Force completed its 11th airdrop today, delivering a total of 110 tonnes of aid from 120 parachutes. In this latest airdrop, the UK has provided ready-to-eat meals, water, rice, tinned goods and flour for the p…
The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, gave a speech at the Ash Carter Exchange in Washington DC.
Defence Minister the Earl of Minto gave a speech at the Malaysia National Security International Seminar.
The move is part of a major package of measures to tighten defences against alleged malign activity by Russia across the UK and Europe.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps provided an oral statement to the House of Commons on 07 May 2024, to update the House on a data incident involving activity by a malign actor.
HMS Trent seizes £204m of cocaine in latest drugs bust. It takes the total value of drugs seized in their Caribbean operation to more than half a billion.
UK Minister for Europe Nusrat Ghani hosts the third UK-Moldova Strategic Dialogue in London.
The Joint Economic Data Hub (JEDHub) report shows growth in Defence sector employment, recruitment and revenue.
RFA Cardigan Bay will support the US military as it builds a new temporary pier to deliver aid directly into Gaza
DASA seeks novel methods of testing and evaluating for the future of defence
HMS Diamond has shot down a missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthis from Yemen.
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, delivered a speech on procurement reforms at the UK Strategic Command Annual Conference in London.
The Armed Forces led commemorations in London to pay respect to Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces personnel.
Live firings of the British Army’s highly lethal future tank – the Challenger 3 - have taken place in Germany this week, witnessed by UK Defence Procurement Minister, James Cartlidge.
The UK warmly welcomes the significant progress made with our partners the US and Australia to advance the AUKUS trilateral partnership, working together for a free and open Indo-Pacific and thereby enhancing stability, secu…
British Army soldiers are a step closer to getting their hands on one of Europe’s most lethal tanks – the Challenger 3 - the Defence Secretary has announced.
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