Archived government news
December 2017
2017 post-season air display symposium Monday, 11 December 2017
Defence Secretary in Doha as multi-billion pound jet contract with Qatar is… Sunday, 10 December 2017
Queen welcomes Royal Navy's largest ever ship into the fleet Thursday, 07 December 2017
UK bolsters defence ties in the Western Balkans Friday, 01 December 2017
November 2017
UK TROOPS AWARDED UN MEDALS FOR SOUTH SUDAN PEACEKEEPING MISSION Wednesday, 29 November 2017
New fingerprint chemical to ‘make it much harder for criminals to escape ju… Monday, 27 November 2017
MSPs discover more about life in the naval service Friday, 24 November 2017
HMS Sutherland to deploy to Asia Pacific, Defence Secretary announces on-bo… Friday, 24 November 2017
Defence Minister returns to Chelmsford to announce £18m contract to support… Thursday, 23 November 2017
Afghan National Army Officer Academy celebrates 10th graduation Thursday, 23 November 2017
Mystery of 2 unknown British soldiers finally solved Thursday, 23 November 2017
Defence Minister visits small Ipswich company which has played big part in … Thursday, 23 November 2017
Military Aviation Authorities (MAA) certification of the P-8A Poseidon Mari… Wednesday, 22 November 2017
UK and France increase security cooperation in the Channel Monday, 20 November 2017
The British Army combat the illegal trade in wildlife by partnering with Af… Monday, 20 November 2017
Queen to commission namesake aircraft carrier in just three weeks, Defence … Thursday, 16 November 2017
UK EXTENDS SUPPORT TO PEACEKEEPING IN SOUTH SUDAN Wednesday, 15 November 2017
UK and Australia step up defence relationship as ministers meet Monday, 13 November 2017
RAF continue to strike a retreating Daesh Thursday, 09 November 2017
DCDC hosts Northern Group working group Thursday, 09 November 2017
Armed Forces Minister reinforces UK support to Gibraltar Wednesday, 08 November 2017
UK steps up commitment to European security Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson Thursday, 02 November 2017
October 2017
Science and tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Bi… Tuesday, 31 October 2017
British soldiers arrive in Estonia Monday, 30 October 2017
New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons Monday, 30 October 2017
Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for n… Monday, 30 October 2017
Defence Secretary commits to boost diversity in the Armed Forces Thursday, 26 October 2017
UK hosts international nuclear disarmament verification exercise Wednesday, 25 October 2017
Exercise Cambrian Patrol testing the best from around the world Monday, 23 October 2017
UK steps up role as the fight against Daesh evolves Monday, 23 October 2017
MOD Veterans UK welcomes Prince Harry to Blackpool in a visit marking 25 ye… Monday, 23 October 2017
New frigates opportunity for Ferguson as Defence Secretary visits Friday, 20 October 2017
Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah Friday, 20 October 2017
New Navy ship named in Glasgow Friday, 20 October 2017
Two World War 1 soldiers have finally been identified a century later Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Royal Air Force squadrons recognised for gallantry Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Defence Secretary and Prince Harry Award Gold to Supportive Employers Monday, 09 October 2017
Ministry of Defence and Royal Foundation launch new partnership to improve … Monday, 09 October 2017
New Chair of the Defence Science Expert Committee appointed Friday, 06 October 2017
UK sign Le Bourget Momentum at the Paris Air Show Friday, 06 October 2017
Operational Honours and Awards List September 2017 Wednesday, 04 October 2017
WW2 fusilier's grave rededicated 74 years after his death Wednesday, 04 October 2017
UK team returns following major success at the Invictus Games Tuesday, 03 October 2017
Defence Secretary announces Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Board Tuesday, 03 October 2017
Cadet Forces increase social mobility and help disadvantaged kids reach pot… Tuesday, 03 October 2017
September 2017
Burial of 19 unknown British WW1 Soldiers in Ypres, Belgium Thursday, 28 September 2017
Drones – are you flying yours safely? (and legally?) Thursday, 28 September 2017
False Caliphate faces collapse as UK marks three year tackling Daesh Thursday, 28 September 2017
UK team sets off to compete at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017 Thursday, 21 September 2017
UK sets up joint Caribbean Coordination Cell with French and Dutch allies Thursday, 21 September 2017
Defence Minister welcomes London Stock Exchange's commitment to Armed Force… Wednesday, 20 September 2017
Defence Secretary recognises UK efforts in the fight against Daesh with ser… Wednesday, 20 September 2017
New agreement strengthens UK-Saudi Arabia Defence relationship Tuesday, 19 September 2017
Defence personnel embracing fourth industrial revolution by developing skil… Friday, 15 September 2017
Autonomy on the front line: Defence Minister announces world-leading UK inn… Thursday, 14 September 2017
Final resting place of a Yorkshire born WW2 soldier killed in the 'Bridge t… Thursday, 14 September 2017
Ministry of Defence Police Officer completes World Marathon Majors Thursday, 14 September 2017
Armed Forces Muslim Personnel Complete Hajj Wednesday, 13 September 2017
Hurricane Irma: UK military provides relief to the Caribbean Saturday, 09 September 2017
RFA Mounts Bay delivers vital aid to Caribbean islands Friday, 08 September 2017
Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employme… Thursday, 07 September 2017
Aviation support to exercises Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles … Monday, 04 September 2017
Scottish mine hunter home after three-year tour Friday, 01 September 2017
UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh Friday, 01 September 2017
August 2017
UK agrees new military training programme with France Thursday, 31 August 2017
Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman Monday, 28 August 2017
World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East Sunday, 27 August 2017
Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M Sunday, 20 August 2017
Grave of Lewisham born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years Tuesday, 08 August 2017
33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces Tuesday, 08 August 2017
Armed Forces celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the Hindu Community Monday, 07 August 2017
July 2017
Grave of Yorkshire born WW1 second lieutenant finally rededicated nearly a … Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Armed Forces Muslim Forum Celebrates Eid with the Muslim Community Tuesday, 25 July 2017
June 2017
Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO Thursday, 29 June 2017
Grave of brave Sussex born WW1 sailor finally rededicated almost a century … Thursday, 29 June 2017
Grave of brave Nottingham born WW2 airman finally rededicated Wednesday, 21 June 2017
New Gateway will help veterans get support on civvy street Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Defence Secretary agrees stronger partnership with Netherlands Saturday, 17 June 2017
1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe Wednesday, 14 June 2017
May 2017
UK troops deploy to South Sudan to support peacekeeping mission Tuesday, 02 May 2017
April 2017
Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 April 2017 Friday, 21 April 2017
£22.7 Million awarded to support older veterans Saturday, 15 April 2017
Headley Court team leading ground breaking hip pain research Thursday, 13 April 2017
Royal Marines to be restructured in line with growing Royal Navy Tuesday, 11 April 2017
March 2017
Headley Court partners with Loughborough University for research study Friday, 31 March 2017
RAF Akrotiri opens newly-renovated runway Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Army's future is secure in Brecon Friday, 17 March 2017
Jetty completion marks major milestone in Carrier works Friday, 10 March 2017
British military chief welcomes largest number of female Afghan officer gra… Thursday, 09 March 2017
February 2017
MOD to attend Who Do You Think You Are live 2017 Thursday, 23 February 2017
Queens Park Rangers sign the Armed Forces Covenant Wednesday, 22 February 2017
MOD signs £146 million contract to upgrade RAF’s long-range missile Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Defence Secretary meets Apprentices working on nuclear submarines as new Tr… Monday, 20 February 2017
Welsh company wins £82M contract on global stage Monday, 20 February 2017
Defence Secretary: Britain committed to leading European security Saturday, 18 February 2017
Defence Secretary calls on NATO to be fitter, faster, more agile Saturday, 18 February 2017
UK’s global role reinforced in new International Defence Engagement Strateg… Friday, 17 February 2017
UK urges Coalition to maintain momentum against Daesh Thursday, 16 February 2017
NATO must improve agility and spend, Defence Secretary urges Wednesday, 15 February 2017
Defence Secretary to attend NATO meeting of Defence Ministers Wednesday, 15 February 2017
UK Defence companies step up globally at Aero India 2017 Monday, 13 February 2017
The Armed Forces Covenant working on the ground through Eastern England VAP… Monday, 13 February 2017
Britain, coalition and Iraqi forces to maintain momentum in campaign agains… Sunday, 12 February 2017
Britain and Cyprus Step Up Defence Co-Operation Friday, 10 February 2017
War Pension Scheme payments increases from April 2017 Thursday, 09 February 2017
MOD builds links with SMEs in North East Thursday, 09 February 2017
Britain and Italy stand together to tackle security threats Thursday, 09 February 2017
Thousands of students will benefit from new cadet units backed by £50 milli… Thursday, 09 February 2017
Defence Secretary praises 'good partners' Croatia during visit Monday, 06 February 2017
Social hub takes shape at Worthy Down Monday, 06 February 2017
Defence Minister visits a hub for Queen Elizabeth Class Carrier Programme Friday, 03 February 2017
Royal Marines Future "Secure" in Scotland Thursday, 02 February 2017
Defence Secretary hails global outlook of Midlothian naval engineers Thursday, 02 February 2017
UK invests in new submarine training school on the Clyde Thursday, 02 February 2017
Defence Minister meets poppy producing veterans going for gold Wednesday, 01 February 2017
UK and Egypt continue to tackle joint threats Wednesday, 01 February 2017
January 2017
Service personnel want greater choice on where they get to live Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Iraq Afghanistan Memorial to be unveiled in London Monday, 30 January 2017
UK and Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh Friday, 27 January 2017
Royal Air Force playing major role in world's premier air combat exercise Friday, 27 January 2017
Armed Forces Minister confirms increase in support to Afghanistan Friday, 27 January 2017
Defence Secretary marks Australia Day Thursday, 26 January 2017
MOD partners with industry to promote UK prosperity Thursday, 26 January 2017
UK and US strengthen maritime aviation cooperation Wednesday, 25 January 2017
Iconic Sea King XZ593 gifted to Falkand Islands Museum and National Trust Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Chief of the Defence Staff strengthens UK – Romania Defence ties Monday, 23 January 2017
X-Forces strengthens Covenant commitment to create more business success st… Friday, 20 January 2017
UK To Expand Support To Ukraine’s Armed Forces Friday, 20 January 2017
First phase of hundreds of new service family homes complete at Tidworth Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Crowsnest helicopter surveillance deal to protect carriers sustains 200 hig… Monday, 16 January 2017
Covenant means coding careers for military community as Amazon Web Services… Thursday, 12 January 2017
Bids open to host tenth annual Armed Forces Day National Event Thursday, 12 January 2017
UK steps up to take command of NATO task force Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon hails importance of UK's defence netwo… Tuesday, 10 January 2017
£271M Wildcat Helicopter support deal sustains 500 UK jobs Monday, 09 January 2017
Sierra Leone Jungle Training Underlines Britiain's role in Africa Saturday, 07 January 2017
UK Innovation: Laser Weapon Contract Awarded Thursday, 05 January 2017
£410M RAF Atlas aircraft support contract secures at least 400 UK jobs Thursday, 05 January 2017
Two new non-executive directors appointed to the DE&S Board Thursday, 05 January 2017
New Flying Display Directors (FDDs) Competence Framework Thursday, 05 January 2017
Lance Corporal Scott Hetherington has died Tuesday, 03 January 2017
MOD statement following death of soldier in Iraq Monday, 02 January 2017
2017 is the Year of the Navy Sunday, 01 January 2017
December 2016
The Military Division of the New Years Honours list 2017 Friday, 30 December 2016
Defence leads the way on small business engagement Friday, 30 December 2016
Boxing Day deal on mortgages for Armed Forces Monday, 26 December 2016
British troops send their loved ones messages for Christmas Saturday, 24 December 2016
MOD awards £46M to start Challenger 2 Tank life extension project competiti… Thursday, 22 December 2016
Independent report says the capital’s local authorities could do more to he… Wednesday, 21 December 2016
Britain extends training of Ukrainian Armed Forces Monday, 19 December 2016
Crowdsourcing Innovative New Defence Technologies Saturday, 17 December 2016
Fourth Astute class submarine formally named Friday, 16 December 2016
A Christmas message for Defence personnel across the globe Friday, 16 December 2016
UK Strengthens Defence Partnership With France Friday, 16 December 2016
Beginning of the end for Daesh as Coalition opens second front Thursday, 15 December 2016
Good progress on delivering Armed Forces Covenant commitments Thursday, 15 December 2016
Defence Secretary hosts Counter-Daesh ministers Thursday, 15 December 2016
British Armed Forces honoured at The Sun Military Awards Thursday, 15 December 2016
HRH The Prince of Wales visits Joint Forces Command Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Mosque signing paves way for Muslim-owned businesses to support Armed Force… Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Fallon: UK-Australia defence relationship of strategic benefit Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Britain extends global Defence reach Monday, 12 December 2016
Defence Secretary Praises Yorkshire's Dynamism Friday, 09 December 2016
Defence minister presents 2016 Sanctuary Award Thursday, 08 December 2016
£278M for two more Royal Navy ships as work begins on the next Thursday, 08 December 2016
Accelerating Defence Innovation Thursday, 08 December 2016
Mountaineering military team take on Nepal for medical research Thursday, 08 December 2016
Service to civvy Wednesday, 07 December 2016
Illustrious leaves Portsmouth to make way for Queen Elizabeth Wednesday, 07 December 2016
HMS Enterprise praised for saving lives in the Mediterranean Sunday, 04 December 2016
£100M investment in Britain's future 'Protector' programme Sunday, 04 December 2016
Red Arrows return to UK after historic tour Friday, 02 December 2016
Work progresses at lightening pace Friday, 02 December 2016
MOD agrees £1 billion deal for UK test and training sites Friday, 02 December 2016
Service to civvy Thursday, 01 December 2016
Better Combat Compensation for Armed Forces Thursday, 01 December 2016
November 2016
Armed Forces Minister praises strong UK-Chile ties Friday, 25 November 2016
Government supports ‘Awards for Valour (Protection)’ Bill Friday, 25 November 2016
Minister for Defence Procurement visits Faslane Thursday, 24 November 2016
LIBOR funding flows for military community Thursday, 24 November 2016
Defence Secretary reviews NATO’s reassurance role with Secretary General Wednesday, 23 November 2016
The Minister for Defence Procurement has announced the start of the Defence… Wednesday, 23 November 2016
Defence Minister recognises transformative innovation Monday, 21 November 2016
Reflections on the Somme Friday, 18 November 2016
A400M Atlas aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facility completed at … Friday, 18 November 2016
UK-Canada partnership gathering pace Friday, 18 November 2016
Construction continues on world-class medical centre for Armed Forces Thursday, 17 November 2016
UK anti-poaching support in Malawi to help tackle organised crime Thursday, 17 November 2016
Defence Secretary announces UK-French missile cooperation Thursday, 17 November 2016
Armed Forces join The Queen as she leads the UK in Remembrance Sunday, 13 November 2016
MOD choose The Royal British Legion to lead help for veterans Friday, 11 November 2016
Armistice Day marked by services around the world Friday, 11 November 2016
UK and Norway agree new cooperation on Maritime Patrol Aircraft Thursday, 10 November 2016
UK works with northern allies to tackle threats Wednesday, 09 November 2016
£4 Billion to support Britain's modern forces and their families Monday, 07 November 2016
UK chosen as a global F-35 repair hub Monday, 07 November 2016
60th anniversary of Suez marked at a commemorative service Sunday, 06 November 2016
MOD awards £100m contract to deliver missile system for Royal Navy’s new Gl… Friday, 04 November 2016
Defence Secretary confirms summer start for Type 26 frigates Friday, 04 November 2016
Service personnel and Ministers show support on London Poppy Day Thursday, 03 November 2016
UK troops to provide further support to Colombia Wednesday, 02 November 2016
Defence Secretary announces £1.1 billion investment in Army facilities Tuesday, 01 November 2016
October 2016
75th anniversary of the Arctic Convoys marked at special event Monday, 31 October 2016
Airborne medics prepare for South Sudan mission Monday, 31 October 2016
The story behind the journey Churchill called the “worst in the world" Monday, 31 October 2016
UK maritime personnel train the Libyan Coastguard Thursday, 27 October 2016
Surveillance aircraft support deal sustains around 160 UK jobs Thursday, 27 October 2016
£2.4 million upgrade to facilities at New Zealand Farm Camp Thursday, 27 October 2016
UK steps up measures to reassure European allies Wednesday, 26 October 2016
World War 2 airmen's graves rededicated Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Change to Veterans UK helpline opening hours Tuesday, 25 October 2016
UK to resume training of Syrian opposition to fight Daesh Tuesday, 25 October 2016
UK-led exercise ensures NATO is match fit to deal with any threat Monday, 24 October 2016
UK troops to bolster NATO mission in Kosovo Sunday, 23 October 2016
New Successor Submarines Named Friday, 21 October 2016
Defence Secretary announces major cyber investment Thursday, 20 October 2016
Defence Secretary speaks at Cyber Symposium Thursday, 20 October 2016
UK and France begin build of unmanned mine clearance craft Thursday, 20 October 2016
Two WW1 heroes finally laid to rest 100 years after they made the ultimate … Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Statement by the Royal Military Police Wednesday, 19 October 2016
Further UK troops train Tunisian forces to counter Daesh Saturday, 15 October 2016
Royal Navy tests unmanned fleet of the future Friday, 14 October 2016
RFA Mounts Bay resumes arms trafficking patrol Thursday, 13 October 2016
Reserves defend Snowdonia in multinational exercise Thursday, 13 October 2016
Employers supporting Armed Forces strike gold with Prince William Wednesday, 12 October 2016
Defence Secretary strengthens security co-operation with Croatia Tuesday, 11 October 2016
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medal… Tuesday, 11 October 2016
2,300 UK maritime forces take part in exercise with Albania Saturday, 08 October 2016
Graham Dalton appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastru… Friday, 07 October 2016
UK and Germany step up Defence cooperation on day of unity Friday, 07 October 2016
WW2 Wiltshire Regiment soldiers finally laid to rest Friday, 07 October 2016
Defence Secretary: Helping young people through 25 new school cadet units Tuesday, 04 October 2016
Government to protect Armed Forces from persistent legal claims in future o… Tuesday, 04 October 2016
Defence Secretary: Helping our forces get on the housing ladder Tuesday, 04 October 2016
Building to start on new nuclear submarines as government announces £1.3 bi… Saturday, 01 October 2016
September 2016
Defence Minister confirms close relationship with the US Friday, 30 September 2016
Rededication service held for serviceman who died 6 weeks before the end of… Friday, 30 September 2016
Two unknown soldiers from World War 1 honoured as they are finally laid to … Friday, 30 September 2016
UK powers up Albania defence partnership Thursday, 29 September 2016
Veterans and descendants invited to Suez 60th anniversary event Thursday, 29 September 2016
UK strengthens Bulgaria ties to tackle threats Tuesday, 27 September 2016
Defence Secretary calls on Europe to step up security efforts Tuesday, 27 September 2016
The Sun Military Awards open for nominations Monday, 26 September 2016
Daesh clinging to Iraq as UK marks anniversary of operations Friday, 23 September 2016
75th Anniversary of the Arctic Convoys to be marked in Liverpool Friday, 23 September 2016
Defence Secretary reaffirms strong ties with Kuwait Wednesday, 21 September 2016
LOGNET - The Future Defence Logistics Customer Wednesday, 21 September 2016
UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Summary Wednesday, 21 September 2016