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UK Defence Minister affirms support to Black Sea security

UK Defence Minister affirms support to Black Sea security

Monday, 15 April 2024

The UK’s commitment to European security was reaffirmed by Defence Minister Minto on a visit to Bulgaria today (15 April)....

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UK Defence Minister speech at Black Sea Security Conference 2024

UK Defence Minister speech at Black Sea Security Conference 2024

Monday, 15 April 2024

Defence Minister, The Earl of Minto, addressed the Black Sea Security Conference in Bulgaria. ...

£33 Million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Middle East

£33 Million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Middle East

Friday, 12 April 2024

HMS Lancaster seizes almost £33 million worth of drugs in the Middle East....

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New procurement rules help rapid fitting of military laser to Royal Navy ships

New procurement rules help rapid fitting of military laser to Royal Navy ships

Thursday, 11 April 2024

The rollout of laser weapons systems far quicker than expected, following defence procurement reforms, with DragonFire to be on Royal Navy warships fr...

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UK to hold joint military exercises with US and Japan to boost security and strengthen defence ties

UK to hold joint military exercises with US and Japan to boost security and strengthen defence ties

Thursday, 11 April 2024

The trilateral exercises will build on previous operations between the three countries – underlining the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific....

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Former Royal Navy ships transferred to Ukraine's Navy arrive in Portsmouth for multi national exercise

Former Royal Navy ships transferred to Ukraine's Navy arrive in Portsmouth for multi national exercise

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Detecting and disabling sea mines will be critical to ensuring the security of the Black Sea in the long-term...

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Royal Air Force fighter squadron arrives in Romania to co lead NATO air policing mission

Royal Air Force fighter squadron arrives in Romania to co lead NATO air policing mission

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Six RAF fighter jets will commence a four-month mission in Romania from today, flying air policing missions alongside the Romanian Air Force...

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Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems   Ministerial speech

Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Ministerial speech

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the Military Robotics and Autonomous Systems Conference in London....

UK participates in largest international airdrop into Gaza

UK participates in largest international airdrop into Gaza

Monday, 08 April 2024

The Royal Air Force participated in a large-scale international aid airdrop into Gaza on Tuesday (9 April 2024) to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, marking ...

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AUKUS partnership to consult with other nations including Japan on military capability collaboration

AUKUS partnership to consult with other nations including Japan on military capability collaboration

Monday, 08 April 2024

Consultations between AUKUS partners and other nations to begin this year....

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Nearly £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Nearly £17 million of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Saturday, 06 April 2024

HMS Trent recently seized drugs after making two interceptions while on patrol...

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Royal Navy warships to be boosted with new cutting edge launchers

Royal Navy warships to be boosted with new cutting edge launchers

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

UK security will be bolstered through a new contract worth £135 million that will equip the Royal Navy with new decoy launchers to counter missile and...

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Operational medals is broadened with the new Wider Service Medal

Operational medals is broadened with the new Wider Service Medal

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

The Wider Service medal recognises the contribution of service personnel fulfilling crucial operational roles ...

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UK Forces airdrop over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza

UK Forces airdrop over 10 tonnes of food supplies to civilians in Gaza

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

The Royal Air Force airdropped over 10 tonnes of food supplies into Gaza for the first time on Monday (25 March 2024), as part of international effort...

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Grave of Yorkshire Soldier identified in Belgium

Grave of Yorkshire Soldier identified in Belgium

Friday, 22 March 2024

The grave of Leeds-born World War One soldier, Lieutenant (Lt) Charles Stewart Cautherley of 1st Battalion Hertfordshire Regiment, has now been marked...

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First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training

First Ukrainian pilots graduate from RAF flight training

Friday, 22 March 2024

The first Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of Royal Air Force instructors have graduated from flight school....

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UK and Australia celebrate closer ties with AUKUS progress and new defence treaty

UK and Australia celebrate closer ties with AUKUS progress and new defence treaty

Friday, 22 March 2024

UK and Australia ties are stronger than ever following a successful defence and foreign policy summit in Canberra....

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Graves of lost World War One soldiers identified in Belgium

Graves of lost World War One soldiers identified in Belgium

Thursday, 21 March 2024

The graves of three World War One soldiers, from Somerset, London and Staffordshire, have now been marked more than a century after their deaths. ...

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The Government’s response to the Quinquennial Review of the AFCS

The Government’s response to the Quinquennial Review of the AFCS

Thursday, 21 March 2024

The government has published its response to the Quinquennial Review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme....

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UK firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS submarines

UK firm appointed to build Australian AUKUS submarines

Thursday, 21 March 2024

The partnership between British firm BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd could be worth billions of pounds, in a major boost to the UK's defence industry...

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DEO wins award for sustainable construction at the 33rd Sanctuary Awards

DEO wins award for sustainable construction at the 33rd Sanctuary Awards

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

A military prison restoration project delivered under the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio has won a prestigious Defence conservation award...

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UK and Australia commit to modernising and deepening defence relationship

UK and Australia commit to modernising and deepening defence relationship

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps signed a new Defence and Security Cooperation Agreement during a visit to Canberra...

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Graves of two World War One soldiers identified in France

Graves of two World War One soldiers identified in France

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

The graves of two World War One soldiers, one whose gun jammed while being attacked in freezing conditions and another who died trying to save his wou...

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Ministry of Defence and McLaren team up to drive innovation

Ministry of Defence and McLaren team up to drive innovation

Saturday, 16 March 2024

McLaren Racing’s Accelerator arm and the Ministry of Defence are teaming up to collaborate on high-tech, innovative projects. ...

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Capability boost for UK's global military operations as contract confirmed for new Chinooks

Capability boost for UK's global military operations as contract confirmed for new Chinooks

Thursday, 14 March 2024

The new helicopters will have double the range of the existing Chinooks in service among the UK Armed Forces...

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NATO DIANA Expansion

NATO DIANA Expansion

Thursday, 14 March 2024

NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) is significantly expanding its transatlantic network of accelerator sites and test ...

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HMS Diamond heads back to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect global shipping

HMS Diamond heads back to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden to protect global shipping

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

One of the UK’s most advanced warships is heading back to the Red Sea to protect global shipping from Houthi attacks. ...

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Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin extended in post

Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin extended in post

Monday, 11 March 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirm that Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin will be extended in pos...

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UK to supply more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine

UK to supply more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine

Thursday, 07 March 2024

The announcement was made today by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps as he met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv ...

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Nearly £300m of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Nearly £300m of drugs seized by Royal Navy in the Caribbean Sea

Monday, 04 March 2024

A Royal Navy warship seized drugs with a street value of £290.66m in two separate blows to drug runners in the Caribbean....

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