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The UK is supporting efforts to build the capacity and capability of Somalia’s security forces, ahead of transition to Somali-led security.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
DASA is launching a new competition to develop a semi-autonomous reconnaissance and survey system to help troops safely and stealthily advance into enemy territory over water.
DASA funds armed forces trial of cutting-edge artificial intelligence, psychological, and neuroscience tools and technology.
Construction of a combined medical dental centre, physical training centre and band/drill area has completed on the site of the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration at Worthy Down.
The course forms part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to bring peace and security to the region.
The signing of a new contract marks the start of improvements to RAF Lossiemouth’s runway and other airfield operating surfaces.
The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment to joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth today.
Wargaming experts at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) are harnessing the creative talents of the commercial gaming industry to bring a novel approach to their work.
Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt speaks about the Royal Air Force and the space domain
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced a new recruitment drive for Team Tempest, with the number of people working on the programme set to more than double over the next two years.
Penny Mordaunt attends her first NATO Defence Ministerial and visits JEF deployment Baltic Protector.
Today the UK Armed Forces celebrates the role that Reservists make towards the work of UK defence.
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia launched twice on Tuesday 25th June to intercept Russian military aircraft flying close to Estonian airspace.
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster has announced that the UK will continue its contribution to the NATO KFOR mission in Kosovo.
A new video goes behind the scenes of the training and work of some of the most important workers at the Dstl sites.
Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets based at Ämari Air Base in Estonia launched on Monday 10 June to intercept two Russian transport aircraft that were flying close to Estonian airspace.
The Buddy First Aid Course will become the first aid course required to be completed by every soldier, from every country, contributing to UN Peacekeeping missions.
The Baidoa Security Training Centre will support the Somali National Army and promote long-term stability and security in Somalia.
Armed Forces Minister Mark Lancaster witnessed the depth and breadth of the UK’s longstanding defence relationship with Estonia first-hand after visiting deployed UK personnel this week.
RAF Lossiemouth welcomed a new, fourth operational Typhoon squadron to augment its mission to protect UK and NATO airspace today, Thursday, 2 May 2019.
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