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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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New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs

New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

The production of HMS Formidable underway as steel is cut. Production will sustain 2,500 jobs in Scotland and across the UK, supporting economic growt...

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UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties

UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties

Saturday, 05 October 2024

Trade mission agrees key requirements for Ukraine’s future equipment and capability needs....

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1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise

1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise

Saturday, 05 October 2024

More than 1,000 British troops have begun one of the largest exercises this year in the Balkans, showing the UK’s commitment to the region’s security....

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British military engineers  support Poland following devastating floods

British military engineers support Poland following devastating floods

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Specialist team of Royal Engineers are offering expert advice and support to strengthen the Polish response...

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De escalation remains our focus, Defence Secretary says as he visits Armed Forces in Cyprus

De escalation remains our focus, Defence Secretary says as he visits Armed Forces in Cyprus

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Around 700 personnel rapidly deployed to Cyprus last week to support Government contingency planning amid rising tensions in the region....

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UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq

UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq

Saturday, 28 September 2024

The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh’s military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months....

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Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends

Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends

Friday, 27 September 2024

The seventh edition of Ministry of Defence’s analysis of the long-term future global strategic context and possible futures has been published today, ...

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HRH The Princess Royal remembers fallen Scottish soldiers

HRH The Princess Royal remembers fallen Scottish soldiers

Friday, 27 September 2024

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal pays her respects to fallen soldiers from the Scottish regiments in northern France. ...

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UK Defence supply chain bolstered to support armed forces

UK Defence supply chain bolstered to support armed forces

Friday, 27 September 2024

 A semiconductor factory has been acquired by Ministry of Defence in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, boosting UK defence capabilities.  ...

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AUKUS statement: 26 September 2024

AUKUS statement: 26 September 2024

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The defence ministers of the AUKUS partnership met in London to review progress in and reaffirm their commitment to the AUKUS partnership....

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First ever UK hosted meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers as UK Australia set to commence defence treaty negotiations

First ever UK hosted meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers as UK Australia set to commence defence treaty negotiations

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

A landmark AUKUS meeting will be held in the UK today as the Defence Secretary John Healey hosts counterparts from the US and Australia in London....

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AUKUS meeting announces progress on nuclear reactor training

AUKUS meeting announces progress on nuclear reactor training

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

AUKUS nations will work closely together to boost global security, following the conclusion of a landmark meeting in London....

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UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight

UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Government is set to surpass its commitment to deliver 12 AS90 artillery guns within 100 days of taking office, with 16 units now on course to be ...

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Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War

Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War

Friday, 20 September 2024

The Battle of Arnhem was one of the most audacious endeavours of the Second World War. On the 80th anniversary, discover selected stories from the fro...

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Defence Secretary visits British Army headquarters to thank personnel

Defence Secretary visits British Army headquarters to thank personnel

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Defence Secretary visited Army headquarters at Andover to meet personnel. It is central to keeping the UK safe at home and secure abroad. ...

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Second World War soldiers laid to rest before Arnhem 80th anniversary

Second World War soldiers laid to rest before Arnhem 80th anniversary

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Two recently-identified British soldiers of the Second World War have been laid to rest with full military honours....

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State of the art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract

State of the art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Thousands of UK military land vehicles will be maintained under a new £71 million contract, supporting the government’s growth mission by creating hun...

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Boost for Indo Pacific security cooperation as Defence Minister visits region

Boost for Indo Pacific security cooperation as Defence Minister visits region

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Defence Minister Lord Coaker discussed the UK’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security during visits to the Republic of Korea and Vietnam....

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Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships and intercept Russian aircraft to protect UK national security

Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships and intercept Russian aircraft to protect UK national security

Thursday, 12 September 2024

HMS Iron Duke and HMS Tyne shadowed four Russian vessels in UK waters and RAF jets intercepted a Russian Bear aircraft approaching the UK area of inte...

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British Army trains Ukrainian military dog handlers

British Army trains Ukrainian military dog handlers

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

UK personnel are training Ukrainian military dog handlers in vital skills from patrols to explosive device searches. ...

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Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility upgraded

Royal Navy's nuclear submarine support facility upgraded

Wednesday, 11 September 2024

UK submarines will be able to go through maintenance work faster and therefore redeploy more quickly, following major upgrade works at a key naval bas...

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Ministry of Defence  recognise LGBT Veterans in milestone ceremony to help right the wrongs of the past

Ministry of Defence recognise LGBT Veterans in milestone ceremony to help right the wrongs of the past

Monday, 09 September 2024

Defence Ministers present Etherton Ribbon to LGBT Veterans at symbolic ceremony....

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UK to provide £162 million package of air defence missiles for Ukraine as Defence Secretary meets international partners

UK to provide £162 million package of air defence missiles for Ukraine as Defence Secretary meets international partners

Thursday, 05 September 2024

UK to supply 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) through £162 million contract to boost Ukraine’s air defences....

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UK to extend training programme for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel throughout 2025

UK to extend training programme for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel throughout 2025

Thursday, 05 September 2024

The UK has trained more than 45,000 Ukrainian recruits since Putin began his illegal full-scale invasion in 2022....

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Defence Secretary backs Britain's nuclear deterrent for generations to come as he joins returning submarine patrol

Defence Secretary backs Britain's nuclear deterrent for generations to come as he joins returning submarine patrol

Tuesday, 03 September 2024

New Government pledges the ‘triple lock’ on the nuclear deterrent will safeguard Britain and NATO for “generations to come”, as Defence Secretary John...

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Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn milestone in UK administered fund

Defence Secretary welcomes Ukrainian counterpart to UK and confirms £1bn milestone in UK administered fund

Monday, 02 September 2024

The milestone comes as the International Fund for Ukraine's largest support package will start delivering this year...

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Decades of defence and international experience added to review team

Decades of defence and international experience added to review team

Sunday, 01 September 2024

Six leading figures with extensive experience across defence, security, and wider government will support the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) external ...

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2,000 oysters reintroduced into the Solent to boost biodiversity and improve water quality

2,000 oysters reintroduced into the Solent to boost biodiversity and improve water quality

Wednesday, 28 August 2024

The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base....

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AUKUS statement: 23 August 2024

AUKUS statement: 23 August 2024

Thursday, 22 August 2024

Trilateral statement on the commencement of the Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period....

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