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Decision comes after the successful use of UK multiple-launch rocket systems by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, gifted earlier this year
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America recently held meetings of the AUKUS Joint Steering Groups, which were established as part of the governance structure of the AUKUS partnership in September 2021.
Around 150 British Army and Royal Air force personnel have deployed to Finland alongside US and Finnish armed forces for Exercise Vigilant Fox.
Ben Wallace, the first Defence Secretary to visit Slovakia in over a decade, met with Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad in Bratislava for talks on how we can work even more closely to enhance our support.
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.
The Royal Air Force has deployed Typhoon FGR4 and F-35B Lightning jets to Finland, and Typhoon FGR4 jets to Sweden, for integrated fighter aircraft training as part of an increased presence in the region.
HMS Montrose seized dozens of packages containing advanced weaponry, including surface-to-air-missiles and engines for land attack cruise missiles.
Next phase of UK military support will enhance and sustain Ukraine’s resistance to the Russian invasion
Ben Wallace met with counterparts from all 30 member states to discuss the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and how the alliance can strengthen its defence posture
Joint Statement by the United States Department of Defense, the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany, and the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom.
The Defence Secretary met with Defence Ministers from other Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations this week (14 - 15 June) to discuss their joint approach to shared security threats.
Ministers released a statement welcoming Finland and Sweden's applications for NATO membership.
Ministers from the Northern Group discussed the security of northern Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace announced that Britain will send M270 launchers, which can strike targets up to 80km away with precision guided rockets.
The United Kingdom and Uruguay reaffirm their strong relationship.
James Heappey visited Somalia and travelled to Kenya, Uganda and Burundi – all major contributors to the African Union mission in Somalia.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine.
Two additional RAF Typhoon jets will join four already in Romania
The new support will include more anti-tank missiles and air defence systems, as well as loitering munitions and non-lethal aid like helmets, body armour and night vision goggles
The UK will partner with Estonia on the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme to maintain NATO’s technological edge
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