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Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned the UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin unveiled a cutting-edge new armour project which will protect troops from bullets on the battlefield when she visited defence’s research labs at Porton Down today (4/12).
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin today recognised the vital contribution that businesses have made to the construction of the Royal Navy’s largest ever ships.
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has visited Kosovo and Serbia to commemorate the past and discuss future defence cooperation.
The Prime Minister held a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan in Amman, where they discussed Jordan's security, economic stability, and the fight against Daesh.
Over 100 British soldiers on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan have been awarded their UN medals.
Prime Minister Theresa May announces the UK’s commitment to addressing the evolving threat from Daesh, during a visit to Iraq.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed that HMS Sutherland will visit Australia in the New Year as part of her Asia Pacific deployment.
Cutting-edge fingerprint technology aimed at targeting criminals has been unveiled by Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin today.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced a £250 million investment to build new homes for Service personnel and their families on Salisbury Plain.
A cross party group of Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) discovered more about life in the naval service at Royal Marines Condor, Arbroath, today.
The UK will send a second warship to the Asia Pacific region to strengthen relations with allies in the area.
Visiting BAE Systems’ Great Baddow site today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin announced a new £18 million contract to support the Royal Navy’s air defence fleet and sustain Chelmsford jobs.
Over 3,000 Afghan Officer Cadets have passed out of the elite academy since 2014.
The graves of 2 British soldiers killed during World War 2 have finally be rededicated
Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff.
Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has paid a visit to a small Ipswich-based company who have played a key role in the largest ships ever built for the Royal Navy.
Dstl is currently looking for a number of Data Scientists to support cutting edge analysis within the government's defence and security domains.
MOD Sanctuary Awards recognise the commitment to sustainability from staff, volunteers, industry partners and contractors across the defence estate.
This article focuses on the MAA certification of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol aircraft, prior to it entering front line service.
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