Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster bolstered the strong defence relationship between the UK and Italy on a visit to Rome.
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Friday, 12 October 2018
Sunday, 07 October 2018
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced that new contracts expected to be worth over £1bn have been signed with British firms to support military ships for the next decade.
Friday, 05 October 2018
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visits Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman
Friday, 05 October 2018
An RAF aircraft has successfully delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia.
Friday, 05 October 2018
Wargaming looks at specialist technology and how Dstl can prepare for the future.
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has agreed to deploy an A400M transport aircraft and a team of military experts to Indonesia to help with the aftermath of the recent earthquake tsunami.
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
Speaking ahead of this week’s NATO conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force about the potential for the E-7 Wedgetail radar aircraft to replace the current Sentry fleet.
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
In a special graduation ceremony held at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), a team of third-year engineering apprentices were awarded after successfully completing their training.
Monday, 01 October 2018
Exercise Combined Joint Atlantic Serpent 2018 (Ex CJAS 18) is the annual collective training event for deployed hospital care within the Joint Medical Group.
Sunday, 30 September 2018
A new scheme to help develop the next generation of cyber security experts and protect our nation against sophisticated and evolving threats has been announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today.
Sunday, 30 September 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced a new Defence Arctic Strategy, acknowledging the increasing opportunities and threats the region presents.
Sunday, 30 September 2018
The UK will continue to have a military presence in Germany beyond 2020, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced today
Sunday, 30 September 2018
A series of new schemes and initiatives, designed to support serving personnel and their families throughout their military careers and beyond, has been announced by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today.
Sunday, 30 September 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today made two major announcements for the future of British warships, as he named a new frigate HMS Birmingham and revealed he is protecting HMS Bulwark and HMS Albion.
Friday, 28 September 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson welcomes a report highlighting the positive effects of Cadet Forces as dozens of new units across the UK are approved.
Friday, 28 September 2018
The Special Projects Communications and Force Protection Delivery Team (SPCFP DT) is pleased to announce it has placed a £4.8M task with the Defence Electronic Components Agency (DECA) based in North Wales for the support of life saving equipment used by the Armed Services.
Thursday, 27 September 2018
The UK has launched a two-million-pound competition alongside the US in a joint-mission to safely eliminate chemical and biological devices on the battlefield.
Thursday, 27 September 2018
The UK has launched a two-million-pound competition alongside the US in a joint-mission to safely eliminate chemical and biological devices on the battlefield.
Thursday, 27 September 2018
A new Easy Access IP licence has been granted for a game which helps stop cyber attacks
Thursday, 27 September 2018
A new Easy Access IP licence has been granted for a game which helps stop cyber attacks
Monday, 24 September 2018
British autonomous technology able to scour urban environments for enemy advances has been tested alongside an arsenal of futuristic military technology by Canadian soldiers on the streets of Montreal.
Monday, 24 September 2018
British autonomous technology able to scour urban environments for enemy advances has been tested alongside an arsenal of futuristic military technology by Canadian soldiers on the streets of Montreal.
Friday, 21 September 2018
This ‘Guide to Exercise Saif Sareea Logistics’ helps explain who is responsible for this exercise abroad and how they are delivered safely and effectively.
Friday, 21 September 2018
Individuals from across Joint Forces Command were presented with Commander Joint Forces Command Commendations in recognition for their contribution to the wider Ministry of Defence.
Friday, 21 September 2018
Individuals from across Joint Forces Command were presented with Commander Joint Forces Command Commendations in recognition for their contribution to the wider Ministry of Defence.
Friday, 21 September 2018
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has returned from a visit to Chile, Mexico and Belize.
Friday, 21 September 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to Ukraine in visit to Marinka and Kyiv
Thursday, 20 September 2018
Russian Blackjack bombers were not talking to air traffic control, making them a hazard to all other aviation
Thursday, 20 September 2018
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is launching a search for suppliers to tender for £2.9 billion worth of new facilities management (FM) contracts.
Thursday, 20 September 2018
The grave of Flying Officer David Stein has been rededicated in France on Wednesday 19 September 2018.
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is hosting the two-day event on 22 to 24 May 2019.
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is hosting the two-day event on 22 to 24 May 2019.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
A state-of-the-art new facility making unique vertical lift technology for fighter jets has been opened by Defence Minister Stuart Andrew in Bristol today.
Monday, 17 September 2018
A new fleet of robots and drones designed to test for chemical agents, provide 3D mapping and identify casualties have been put through their paces by troops, police officers and scientists for the first time.
Friday, 14 September 2018
Over 3,000 delegates attended the annual Federation Internationale Pharmaceutique (FIP) Congress in Glasgow, representing over a hundred different countries on 2 September 2018.
Thursday, 13 September 2018
Statement delivered to the UN Special Rapporteur on Truth, Justice & Reparation and the UN Special Advisor on prevention of genocide - UN Human Rights Council 39th Session
Thursday, 13 September 2018
The UK’s military is on standby in the Caribbean and fully prepared to assist British Overseas Territories in the path of Storm Isaac.
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) are currently making a thorough investigation into whether some sea king helicopters contain asbestos.
Tuesday, 11 September 2018
Dstl staff recreate World War Two war gaming which helped win the Battle of the Atlantic
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
A new ‘pocket guide’ to help people in the armed forces spot and support those struggling with their mental health and considering suicide has been launched.
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
A new ‘pocket guide’ to help people in the armed forces spot and support those struggling with their mental health and considering suicide has been launched.
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
100 troops arrive in Kabul alongside Defence Secretary
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
100 troops arrive in Kabul alongside Defence Secretary
Thursday, 30 August 2018
This event will focus members of the Defence Support Network on ‘Accelerating Logistic Innovation’ to help defence face emerging threats.
Thursday, 30 August 2018
Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has seen first-hand the crucial role Welsh firms play in the defence sector after a tour of military suppliers in the country.
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