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British personnel from all three services who successfully tackled Daesh have been awarded a new operational service medal at the Ministry of Defence in London.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Armed Forces’ important contribution to international prosperity is highlighted in the latest Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) annual report which is released today.
Setting out Britain’s determination to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today unveiled a concept model of a brand-new, next-generation fighter jet as he launched a compre…
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson marked a momentous centenary year for the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) today, as it was announced that Waddington will operate the air force’s new Protector aircraft.
Talks deepen UK-Australian defence relationship
Former Defence Minister Philip Dunne has today released a wide-ranging report which highlights the integral role of defence to British prosperity.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today officially opened a Bolton-based factory where almost 700 staff are making multi-million-pound missiles for British soldiers, warships and fighter jets.
The Prime Minister will announce that Armed Forces Day 2019 will be held in Salisbury in a fitting tribute to the bravery and professionalism shown by the armed forces following the nerve agent attack in the city.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today signed the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding alongside counterparts from the eight partner nations.
MOD supports Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
The Ministry of Defence’s hunt for gamers and amateur coders to become cyber Reserves has led to a massive increase in applications, creating an elite force of specialists ready to support operations using their unique cyber…
The UK and Polish foreign and defence ministers issued a joint communiqué on strengthening our foreign, defence and security partnership.
111 defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List.
UK jets to deploy to Iceland and Estonia and 40 troops to Bosnia & Herzegovina
The first of Britain’s next-generation fighter jets have arrived home 2 months ahead of schedule in a major milestone for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
Gavin Williamson's speech at the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
On the 74th anniversary of the Normandy Landings veterans of D-Day are invited to register to take part in commemorations planned for June 2019
The international community must stand up as one to tackle extremism and complex cyber threats, Gavin Williamson has declared.
As the UK space sector’s world-leading experts gather for the first ever UK Defence Space Conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the launch of the UK’s first Defence Space Strategy and pledged an uplift…
Gavin Williamson has praised British Army personnel who are preparing to train park rangers in Malawi in techniques that will help them protect African elephants and for the first time, black rhinos from poachers.
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