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The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

Friday, 29 December 2023

Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect civilians and infrastructure fr...

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New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

Friday, 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list....

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The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

Friday, 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list....

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UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

Thursday, 28 December 2023

UK forces are taking lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days. ...

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Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F 16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F 16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

Tuesday, 26 December 2023

The UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukra...

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British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

Saturday, 23 December 2023

The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles that meets the Army’s needs....

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UK and Saudi Arabia emphasise commitment to Middle East security

UK and Saudi Arabia emphasise commitment to Middle East security

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The UK and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their long-standing defence partnership, amid the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea. ...

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HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards will officially launch in the New Year following a successful assessment from the Central Digital and Data Office

HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards will officially launch in the New Year following a successful assessment from the Central Digital and Data Office

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs are jointly delivering this commitment as part of ongoing improvements to veterans support....

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MDP celebrates six years of Project Servator

MDP celebrates six years of Project Servator

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

This year the Ministry of Defence Police celebrated their six-year anniversary of deploying Project Servator. ...

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HMS Diamond joins new international task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea

HMS Diamond joins new international task force to protect shipping in the Red Sea

Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Royal Navy Destroyer HMS Diamond joins Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new international task force to protect merchant shipping in the Red Sea and G...

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First UK Trade Mission to Kyiv Boosts Defence Cooperation

First UK Trade Mission to Kyiv Boosts Defence Cooperation

Monday, 18 December 2023

UK Government and UK defence industry conduct their first trade mission to Ukraine. ...

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Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin RUSI Lecture 2023

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin RUSI Lecture 2023

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave his annual RUSI Lecture on 13 December 2023....

UK Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan in 2025

UK Carrier Strike Group to visit Japan in 2025

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The UK’s Carrier Strike Group will visit Japan as part of the flagship 2025 Indo-Pacific deployment, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has announced toda...

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UK, Japan, and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty

UK, Japan, and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty

Thursday, 14 December 2023

UK signs international Treaty with Japan and Italy for a future combat air programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersoni...

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Minister for the Armed Forces remarks at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

Minister for the Armed Forces remarks at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Speech by the Minister for the Armed Forces at 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Accra, Ghana, 6 December 2023....

Government takes action in response to the Etherton review

Government takes action in response to the Etherton review

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The Government has today launched the Application and Registration of Interest forms for new and planned restorative measures recommended by the Revie...

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UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers

UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Support for UN peacekeeping efforts pledged by Minister for the Armed Forces at United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana....

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General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff

General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO is to be appointed as Chief of the General Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty in the rank of General....

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming the transfer of two Royal Navy minehunter ships to the Ukrainian Navy....

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

Monday, 11 December 2023

The UK is to lead a new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside Norway, with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming the transfer of two Royal Navy ...

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Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

Friday, 08 December 2023

Minister for Defence People and Families, Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP visited troops at Tapa Camp to thank them for their part in protecting NATO’s b...

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MOD signs infrastructure contracts at RAF Waddington – the new home of the Red Arrows

MOD signs infrastructure contracts at RAF Waddington – the new home of the Red Arrows

Thursday, 07 December 2023

The MOD have signed contracts to provide new and refurbished infrastructure for the Red Arrows at their new home of RAF Waddington. ...

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Artificial intelligence companies showcase defence capabilities at inaugural ‘DAIC Connect’ event

Artificial intelligence companies showcase defence capabilities at inaugural ‘DAIC Connect’ event

Thursday, 07 December 2023

More than 70 AI companies shared how their innovations can enhance defence’s current and future capabilities at the inaugural DAIC Connect industry ev...

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Defence Secretary visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to explore options to boost humanitarian aid

Defence Secretary visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to explore options to boost humanitarian aid

Thursday, 07 December 2023

As part of ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary travels to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and Israel this...

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Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre....

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New deep space radar will transform UK security

New deep space radar will transform UK security

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

A new landmark radar initiative will increase UK security by being able to better detect, track and identify objects in deep space....

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UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Saturday, 02 December 2023

Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean...

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UK powers up partnership with US and Australia to strengthen security

UK powers up partnership with US and Australia to strengthen security

Saturday, 02 December 2023

A landmark security partnership entered a new phase today as the Defence Ministers of the UK, Australia and United States met in California. ...

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Minister for Armed Forces calls out Russian aggression during OSCE Ministerial Council

Minister for Armed Forces calls out Russian aggression during OSCE Ministerial Council

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Minister for Armed Forces attends OSCE Ministerial Council in North Macedonia to call out Russian aggression across Europe....

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Introduction of Non Religious Pastoral Officers for Armed Forces

Introduction of Non Religious Pastoral Officers for Armed Forces

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The Ministry of Defence has introduced Armed Forces Non-Religious Pastoral Officers (NRPO) to further bolster the support given to our Armed Forces. ...

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