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The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Joint Statement from the governments of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States.
UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs.
The UK and India have today vowed to continue strengthening ties during the first visit of an Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for 2024 has commenced its application phase starting 9 January 2024.
Two former Dstl researchers and inventors use their expertise to manufacture laser detection and protection systems for defence and security industries.
We remain committed to our mission of sharpening Defence's edge and maintaining the safety, security, and prosperity of the UK and our allies.
A search has been launched by the DIO for the artist of a striking painting that depicts the brutal reality of the Falklands War.
Foreign Secretary is travelling to Kosovo to meet UK personnel deployed to NATO’s peacekeeping mission, and to underline UK support for stability in the region.
Experts from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are among those recognised in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours.
Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.
Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list.
Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect civilians and infrastructure from drones and bombing.
UK forces are taking lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days.
The UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine
The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles that meets the Army’s needs.
The Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs are jointly delivering this commitment as part of ongoing improvements to veterans support.
The UK and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership, amid the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea.
This year the Ministry of Defence Police celebrated their six-year anniversary of deploying Project Servator.
Formal request to the chair of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body to commence the 2024 pay round.
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