Government news, all in one place

Ministry of Defence

7649 articles

Showing 301-330

30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

Thursday, 09 January 2025

It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies...

Read More → press_release
Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Monday, 06 January 2025

Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest...

Read More → press_release
Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe  ?

Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe ?

Friday, 03 January 2025

Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise. ...

Read More → press_release
Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Thursday, 02 January 2025

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology. ...

Read More → press_release
The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

Monday, 30 December 2024

Armed Forces personnel have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list....

Read More → news_story
UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

Sunday, 29 December 2024

UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan....

Read More → press_release
UK to train hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid for combat

UK to train hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid for combat

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Next year, the UK will offer 180 more Ukrainian soldiers training in mental health first aid for combat....

Read More → press_release
British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time

British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time

Monday, 23 December 2024

British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time a game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less th...

Read More → press_release
10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas

10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas

Sunday, 22 December 2024

The Defence Secretary visited British Army soldiers deployed in Estonia this Christmas to thank them for their service...

Read More → press_release
Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

Friday, 20 December 2024

New seven-year contract worth £476 million will protect UK jobs, and ensure continued support of military operations across the globe....

Read More → press_release
UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The Defence Secretary outlined his five principles for supporting Ukraine next year during a visit to Kyiv on Wednesday...

Read More → press_release
Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government. ...

Read More → press_release
British troops thanked for defending Polish airspace as successful air defence deployment concludes

British troops thanked for defending Polish airspace as successful air defence deployment concludes

Thursday, 12 December 2024

The operation has concluded after more than two years of successfully protecting Polish airspace....

Read More → press_release
LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs

LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Government has launched £75 million LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme after discussions with veterans. ...

Read More → press_release
British Army successfully tests new drone destroying laser

British Army successfully tests new drone destroying laser

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range. ...

Read More → press_release
Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Defence Minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil for talks with counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the...

Read More → press_release
International cooperation at the heart of space security

International cooperation at the heart of space security

Friday, 06 December 2024

Combined Space Operations Initiative partners meet in Florence, Italy, to enhance space security....

Read More → news_story
UK Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

UK Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

Thursday, 05 December 2024

New agreements signed as Defence Secretary John Healey and Amir of Qatar visit Royal Military Academy Sandhurst....

Read More → press_release
Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024

Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

The Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave his annual RUSI lecture on 4 December 2024. ...

Defence Minister praises crew on visit to HMS Prince Of Wales in Liverpool

Defence Minister praises crew on visit to HMS Prince Of Wales in Liverpool

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

The people of Liverpool should be “hugely proud” of their formidable aircraft carrier and its crew, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said on a visit t...

Read More → press_release
Defence Secretary at the London Defence Conference

Defence Secretary at the London Defence Conference

Monday, 02 December 2024

Opening Remarks from Defence Secretary John Healey ...

"National security is the foundation for growth" Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth.

Monday, 02 December 2024

UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new defence industrial strategy. ...

Read More → press_release
Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit to Turks and Caicos Islands

Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit to Turks and Caicos Islands

Friday, 29 November 2024

Residents in Providenciales and Grand Turk were given the opportunity to visit the ship and learn more about the Royal Navy...

Read More → press_release
Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs

Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield - a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world’s most advanced warships. ...

Read More → press_release
Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in Latvia

Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in Latvia

Saturday, 23 November 2024

The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force partnership has completed an exercise on NATO’s eastern flank...

Read More → press_release
New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel

New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel

Friday, 22 November 2024

The Government has announced that around 5,000 eligible Tri-Service aircraft engineers will receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three ...

Read More → press_release
New Glasgow Rolls Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs

New Glasgow Rolls Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs

Friday, 22 November 2024

The new Rolls-Royce Submarines site will enhance UK engineer capabilities and support the country’s nuclear deterrent, alongside supporting jobs....

Read More → press_release
British Army completes first live firing of next generation howitzer in Finland

British Army completes first live firing of next generation howitzer in Finland

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The British Army has completed the first live firing of a next-generation howitzer in Finland in one of the largest series of NATO artillery exercises...

Read More → press_release
Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement

Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Defence Minister John Healey have welcomed recent progress made...

Read More → press_release
UK marks 1,000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000

UK marks 1,000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

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 ...

Read More → press_release

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: