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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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Royal Navy task force to deploy with JEF partners to defend undersea cables

Royal Navy task force to deploy with JEF partners to defend undersea cables

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Six Royal Navy warships, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, and a Royal Air Force maritime patrol aircraft will form the UK’s contribution to the JEF deplo...

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Defence Secretary sends Royal Navy destroyer east of Suez to safeguard security in the Gulf

Defence Secretary sends Royal Navy destroyer east of Suez to safeguard security in the Gulf

Thursday, 30 November 2023

HMS Diamond has set sail to bolster UK naval forces across the Middle East....

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UK companies selected for NATO innovation challenge

UK companies selected for NATO innovation challenge

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Seven UK companies have been selected to take part in NATO’s pilot challenges providing the opportunity to refine their products and keep NATO populat...

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Super complaints regime for Service Policing   application window extended until October 2023

Super complaints regime for Service Policing application window extended until October 2023

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has extended the application window for organisations to apply for designation as a Service Police Super-Complaint body....

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Nuclear test veterans recognised for  contribution to UK security

Nuclear test veterans recognised for contribution to UK security

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated ...

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Service Police super complaints: designated bodies

Service Police super complaints: designated bodies

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Organisations that have met the criteria to be designated by the Secretary of State for Defence are listed here....

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Joint statement by Joint Expeditionary Force ministers, November 2023

Joint statement by Joint Expeditionary Force ministers, November 2023

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and agreed to activate a JEF Response option....

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£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s future nuclear deterrent....

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UK and Türkiye to  boost stability, security and prosperity

UK and Türkiye to boost stability, security and prosperity

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, have today agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both ...

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New telescope to provide UK with crucial space awareness

New telescope to provide UK with crucial space awareness

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency have announced the award of a contract to Spaceflux to build a new ground-based space camera-telescope system...

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UK and Republic of Korea to enforce sanctions against North Korea through joint sea patrols

UK and Republic of Korea to enforce sanctions against North Korea through joint sea patrols

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

A new Accord signed between the UK and Republic of Korea will strengthen our joint ability to enforce sanctions against North Korea....

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Franco British Council Defence Conference remarks

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Franco British Council Defence Conference remarks

Monday, 20 November 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps addressed attendees at the Franco-British Council Defence Conference reception alongside French Defence Minister Sébast...

Defence Secretary will support UK industry and back firms globally

Defence Secretary will support UK industry and back firms globally

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

UK Defence firms will be championed as positive ambassadors for the UK, in the face of investment threats, the Defence Secretary has told industry lea...

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Upgrades to thousands of military houses as winter response teams bolstered

Upgrades to thousands of military houses as winter response teams bolstered

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Thousands of military homes will be modernised, with preparation work already underway, and repair staffing bolstered ahead of the winter period....

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New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership

New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership

Monday, 13 November 2023

As part of the AUKUS partnership, a joint exercise took place testing new capability, ADV Guidance, that will increase protection of underwater infras...

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Close defence ties with US reaffirmed as minister visits British aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia

Close defence ties with US reaffirmed as minister visits British aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia

Friday, 10 November 2023

Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey, met key figures in Washington DC to discuss bilateral defence cooperation....

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30,000 Ukrainian recruits trained in largest UK military training effort since Second World War

30,000 Ukrainian recruits trained in largest UK military training effort since Second World War

Friday, 10 November 2023

Total number of Ukrainian soldiers trained under UK Armed Forces programmes is now more than 52,000...

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£4 billion UK Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

£4 billion UK Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The UK and Poland defence industries have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defence programme, Nar...

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Progress of landmark UK Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Progress of landmark UK Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The visit is the latest in a series of high-level UK-Japan bilateral engagements this year, driving progress on two major treaties...

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Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Monday, 06 November 2023

A British SME is building the world’s first in-space manufacturing platform that will be used to create crucial components of defence capabilities. ...

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World leading surgical mannequin used to train military surgeons on immersive exercise for first time

World leading surgical mannequin used to train military surgeons on immersive exercise for first time

Friday, 03 November 2023

A cutting-edge trauma casualty simulation mannequin, invented and developed by a UK clinician and funded by the Ministry of Defence, has been used for...

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