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Development of battle winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new AUKUS deal

Development of battle winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new AUKUS deal

Monday, 18 November 2024

The development of hypersonic technology is to be accelerated under a new AUKUS arrangement – bolstering the collective security of the three nations....

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British soldiers to use high tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

British soldiers to use high tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

Monday, 18 November 2024

British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions....

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Cruise missile of the future completes firing

Cruise missile of the future completes firing

Sunday, 17 November 2024

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 m...

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Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as part of drive to boost military morale

Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as part of drive to boost military morale

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Defence Secretary expands wraparound childcare support to service families deployed overseas. They will now receive 20 hours a week of funded before a...

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Graves of Lost Korean War Soldiers Identified

Graves of Lost Korean War Soldiers Identified

Friday, 15 November 2024

Four British soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War and were buried as unknown casualties, have finally been identified, more than 70 yea...

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Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation

Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation

Thursday, 14 November 2024

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...

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New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, signed the new agreement in London with his Romanian counterpart...

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UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to pay respects on Remembrance Day

UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to pay respects on Remembrance Day

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, met service personnel and members of the Falkland Islands Government, and also attended a Remembrance Day...

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Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Friday, 08 November 2024

The MDP has announced the appointment of Simon Dobinson into the role of Assistant Chief Constable, Territorial, Crime and Support. ...

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Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance

Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance

Friday, 08 November 2024

Housing support for UK veterans has been guaranteed after the government committed new additional funding for veterans’ homelessness support programme...

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More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

Friday, 08 November 2024

More veterans who helped the UK and US to establish the nuclear bomb to receive metallic recognition as expanded criteria will see British veterans wh...

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Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer as Commissioner Bill introduced

Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer as Commissioner Bill introduced

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

The government has introduced the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – the first ever independent champion for serving personnel and their families....

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Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

Monday, 04 November 2024

New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK. ...

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MOD signs advisors to develop surplus land for community use

MOD signs advisors to develop surplus land for community use

Friday, 01 November 2024

Local communities will benefit from real estate and environmental & technical advice in developing surplus Defence sites for residential use....

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The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain

The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Hundreds of Army cadets will try their hand at solving military-base challenges with STEM during their October half term. ...

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London Poppy Factory prepares nation to mark Remembrance

London Poppy Factory prepares nation to mark Remembrance

Friday, 25 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the thousands of personnel and military veterans across the country as he made a poppy wreath for Rememb...

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Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry

Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry

Friday, 25 October 2024

The biggest reform of the Ministry of Defence in over 50 years to fix what the Public Accounts Committee calls the ‘broken’ defence procurement system...

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Royal Air Force delivers vital food and medical supplies to Lebanese Armed Forces

Royal Air Force delivers vital food and medical supplies to Lebanese Armed Forces

Thursday, 24 October 2024

The UK has successfully delivered more than 12,500 ration packs and 79 battlefield medical kits to the Lebanese Armed Forces. ...

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Defence Secretary John Healey opening remarks from Trinity House agreement press conference 23 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey opening remarks from Trinity House agreement press conference 23 October 2024

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey delivered opening remarks alongside German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, after signing the Trinity House Agreement...

UK Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence   Joint Communique

UK Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence Joint Communique

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

A commitment to improve and enhance bilateral defence co-operation between the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Ministry...

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Landmark UK Germany defence agreement to strengthen our security and prosperity

Landmark UK Germany defence agreement to strengthen our security and prosperity

Monday, 21 October 2024

A landmark defence agreement will be signed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in London today in a major...

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Global Combat Air Programme update

Global Combat Air Programme update

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey attended the G7 Defence Ministers summit in Naples where he discussed progress on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)...

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New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

Saturday, 19 October 2024

RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire ...

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Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Thursday, 17 October 2024

A World War One soldier who was injured and sent home, but then returned to the front where he was killed, has finally been buried close to where he f...

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Government delivers more homes for heroes

Government delivers more homes for heroes

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 organisations in providing suppor...

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Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooperation with Allies on missile d...

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Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The grave of a Royal Tank Regiment soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified 81 years after his death. ...

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The grave of a Scottish soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after his death....

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UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developing cutting-edge drones....

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after his death

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after his death

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

The grave of a soldier of the Middlesex Regiment who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after hi...

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