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UK marks 1,000th day of full-scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000
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The UK is expanding military support for Ukraine with funding to provide new drone capabilities, on the the 1,000th day of Putin’s illegal full-scale invasion.
The development of hypersonic technology is to be accelerated under a new AUKUS arrangement – bolstering the collective security of the three nations.
Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots will benefit from a cutting-edge new cruise missile, following the first successful guided firing trial of the missile.
British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions.
Defence Secretary expands wraparound childcare support to service families deployed overseas. They will now receive 20 hours a week of funded before and after-school childcare saving families around £3,400 a year.
Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation
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Deepening defence cooperation and urgently de-escalating tensions in the Middle East will be the focus of the Defence Secretary’s visit to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
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