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UK donation of hydrographic equipment keeps Ukrainian waters safe

UK donation of hydrographic equipment keeps Ukrainian waters safe

Saturday, 09 September 2023

The UK Hydrographic Office has donated survey equipment and cartographic software to Ukraine to support safer navigation in the area and keep waters ...

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Royal Navy flagship sails to lead international carrier strike group deployment

Royal Navy flagship sails to lead international carrier strike group deployment

Saturday, 09 September 2023

Aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sails from Portsmouth for her autumn deployment....

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DAIC’s Robot Dog Hackathon

DAIC’s Robot Dog Hackathon

Friday, 08 September 2023

Register your interest for the Robot Dog Hackathon....

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MDP welcomes new Deputy Chief Constable

MDP welcomes new Deputy Chief Constable

Friday, 08 September 2023

Following the appointment of Chief Constable Melanie Dales in May, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) has appointed former Chief Constable of Wiltsh...

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Graves of Two Scottish Soldiers Rededicated in France

Graves of Two Scottish Soldiers Rededicated in France

Thursday, 07 September 2023

The graves of Second Lieutenant (2ndLt) Reginald Russell Boyd and Private (Pte) Frederick Little, who were killed on the Western Front during World Wa...

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£90 million contract equips Armed Forces with advanced new rifle

£90 million contract equips Armed Forces with advanced new rifle

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles....

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Cambridge Born Royal Army Medical Corps Doctor's Grave Rededicated in France.

Cambridge Born Royal Army Medical Corps Doctor's Grave Rededicated in France.

Wednesday, 06 September 2023

The grave of Captain (Capt) Frederick Arthur John Robertson Brooke, a doctor killed aged 55 during World War One whilst serving with the Royal Army Me...

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UK strengthens defence export ties with Poland

UK strengthens defence export ties with Poland

Tuesday, 05 September 2023

The UK and Poland have strengthened their defence ties today as Defence Minister James Cartlidge visited MSPO in Kielce, Poland....

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Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary

Grant Shapps appointed as new Defence Secretary

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Rt Hon Grant Shapps has been appointed Secretary of State for Defence by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak....

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War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes Complaints Process Change

War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes Complaints Process Change

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints....

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Veteran run start up gives military body armour second life

Veteran run start up gives military body armour second life

Monday, 28 August 2023

A green start-up has developed a process to recycle body armour fibres, which could reduce emissions and save money. ...

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Republic of Fiji hosts military chiefs from across the world

Republic of Fiji hosts military chiefs from across the world

Friday, 25 August 2023

The US Indo-Pacific Command Chiefs of Defense Conference took place in Nadi....

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Armed Forces to benefit from £89 million  battlefield network

Armed Forces to benefit from £89 million battlefield network

Tuesday, 22 August 2023

Military personnel deployed on the battlefield will benefit from enhanced connectivity, following the award of an £89 million contract. ...

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Supporting the transition to electric vehicles

Supporting the transition to electric vehicles

Monday, 21 August 2023

The Defence Support organisation have launched the first of three hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities to power Front-Line Command electric fleet vehi...

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£90m boost to Ukraine's air defence capability as new contracts signed

£90m boost to Ukraine's air defence capability as new contracts signed

Thursday, 17 August 2023

It comes as delivery begins of a new package of drones to Ukraine, funded by the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine...

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RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

Monday, 14 August 2023

The Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two Quick Reaction Alert stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond...

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British Commandos train hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in UK programme

British Commandos train hundreds of Ukrainian Marines in UK programme

Friday, 11 August 2023

Ukrainian marines were trained by Royal Marines and Army Commandos to conduct small boat amphibious operations, including beach raids....

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Monday, 07 August 2023

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has burst onto Edinburgh Castle’s famous esplanade this weekend, for another August full of music and spectacle....

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British Armed Forces take part in largest military exercise between UK, Australia, and US

British Armed Forces take part in largest military exercise between UK, Australia, and US

Friday, 04 August 2023

The deployment demonstrates the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific and working with partners in the region....

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RAF completes NATO air policing mission in the Baltic after intercepting 50 Russian aircraft

RAF completes NATO air policing mission in the Baltic after intercepting 50 Russian aircraft

Thursday, 03 August 2023

The UK has been leading NATO’s air policing mission in Estonia for the last four months, demonstrating the UK's commitment to the Alliance and securit...

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New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills

New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills

Monday, 31 July 2023

A new Nuclear Skills Taskforce will ensure the UK’s defence and civil nuclear sectors have the right people with the right skills to seize growth oppo...

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Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland

Rare butterfly finds home at military training area in Scotland

Friday, 28 July 2023

Rare species of blue butterfly has been sighted as a result of the restoration of habitats at military training area in Angus, Scotland. ...

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UK strengthens Indo Pacific defence ties

UK strengthens Indo Pacific defence ties

Friday, 28 July 2023

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey engages with top defence officials in Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, and Singapore....

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UK remembers the sacrifice of the armed forces in the Korean War

UK remembers the sacrifice of the armed forces in the Korean War

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Commemorations are being held across the country to remember the sacrifice of British soldiers in the Korean War, with more than 1,000 killed in actio...

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UK and Turkey continue to strengthen ties at Defence industry fair

UK and Turkey continue to strengthen ties at Defence industry fair

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

The UK and Turkey’s defence relationship will continue to strengthen, following Ministerial meetings at the International Defence Industry Fair in Ist...

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Continued progress has been made towards the new digital verification service to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

Continued progress has been made towards the new digital verification service to apply for a HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

Thursday, 20 July 2023

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

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Government apologises to veterans for egregious historic LGBT policy in the Armed Forces

Government apologises to veterans for egregious historic LGBT policy in the Armed Forces

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

The PM and Defence Secretary apologise to LGBT personnel and veterans impacted by the historic ban....

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Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out future for Armed Forces

Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out future for Armed Forces

Monday, 17 July 2023

A £2.5 billion investment in stockpiles and a Global Response Force are behind a refreshed plan to improve the warfighting readiness of the British Ar...

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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and Veterans Welfare Reviews published today

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and Veterans Welfare Reviews published today

Monday, 17 July 2023

The reviews have offered recommendations to improve the experience of those requiring veterans’ welfare or compensation services. ...

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Aviation climate commitment and £115 million combat air technology boosts at RIAT

Aviation climate commitment and £115 million combat air technology boosts at RIAT

Friday, 14 July 2023

A £115m contract will create a ‘flying electronics laboratory’ to develop our future combat air technology, it has been announced at the Royal Interna...

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