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Durham soldier of World War One laid to rest 109 years after death

Durham soldier of World War One laid to rest 109 years after death

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Sergeant Richard Rounsley of 12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry was laid to rest yesterday (17 September 2025) with two unknown comrades in Fran...

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New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation

New strategic partnership to unlock billions and boost military AI and innovation

Thursday, 18 September 2025

The UK will be at the leading edge of defence innovation as the government signs a new partnership with Palantir to unlock billions in investment and ...

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HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade

HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region....

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UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security

UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security

Monday, 15 September 2025

The UK will contribute Typhoons to NATO's Eastern Sentry mission, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace...

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New drone factory to open in Swindon, creating skilled jobs and strengthening British manufacturing

New drone factory to open in Swindon, creating skilled jobs and strengthening British manufacturing

Monday, 15 September 2025

The Defence Secretary today announces that the UK's largest drone production facility is to open next year, creating 1,000 highly skilled jobs in the ...

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Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff

Friday, 12 September 2025

Speech at DSEI by Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General David Eastman MBE, about the British Army’s place in an increasingly dangerous...

Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025

Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025

Friday, 12 September 2025

Chief of the Air Staff speech at DSEI 2025 - ‘Putting more AIR in Air: Agile, Integrated, Ready’...

Security delivered for working people as UK US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing

Security delivered for working people as UK US ties strengthened with new Google Cloud partnership for classified information sharing

Friday, 12 September 2025

UK – US defence and security ties enhanced through major deal with Google Cloud – delivering the Government’s Plan for Change. ...

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Andy Start speech at DSEI

Andy Start speech at DSEI

Thursday, 11 September 2025

DSEI is a showcase for British industry and British ingenuity...

Commander of UK Space Command’s DSEI 2025 keynote speech on defence in space

Commander of UK Space Command’s DSEI 2025 keynote speech on defence in space

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Major General Paul Tedman, Commander of UK Space Command, delivered his keynote speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025....

British economy sees defence dividend as new figures reveal above inflation increase in spend with industry

British economy sees defence dividend as new figures reveal above inflation increase in spend with industry

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Government spending in the UK defence industry grew by 6% in real terms to £31.7 billion, according to latest figures for 2024/25 published today....

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Defence Secretary's DSEI 2025 Keynote Speech

Defence Secretary's DSEI 2025 Keynote Speech

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

The Defence Secretary delivered the closing speech at Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2025....

First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Speech at DSEI 2025

First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins Speech at DSEI 2025

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

The First Sea Lord General Sir Gwyn Jenkins today gave a speech at DSEI 2025...

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton speech at DSEI

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton speech at DSEI

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

DSEI is a showcase for British industry and British ingenuity...

Groundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support jobs

Groundbreaking Ukraine tech sharing agreement to deliver drones and support jobs

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

‘First of its kind’ industrial partnership allows the UK and Ukraine to share detailed designs for cutting-edge air defence drones and other equipment...

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Minister Pollard speech at DSEI

Minister Pollard speech at DSEI

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

DSEI is a showcase for British industry and British ingenuity ...

Defence Secretary Defence Investment Summit Speech

Defence Secretary Defence Investment Summit Speech

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

The Defence Secretary gave a speech at the Defence Investment Summit on 10 September 2025...

Lord Coaker DSEI 2025 Opening Keynote Speech

Lord Coaker DSEI 2025 Opening Keynote Speech

Tuesday, 09 September 2025

Lord Coaker delivers the opening keynote to commence the latest edition of DSEI....

£2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK led initiative

£2 billion of military support for Ukraine secured through UK led initiative

Monday, 08 September 2025

The International Fund for Ukraine has delivered thousands of drones, missiles, and radars for Ukraine...

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Backing British business: reforms to champion UK defence companies on the world stage

Backing British business: reforms to champion UK defence companies on the world stage

Sunday, 07 September 2025

Defence Industrial Strategy will unveil reforms to champion British defence businesses to increase export sales through cutting red tape and expanded ...

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New Defence Growth Deals Created to Boost Local Economies Under Major Sector Plan

New Defence Growth Deals Created to Boost Local Economies Under Major Sector Plan

Sunday, 07 September 2025

Working families across the country will be provided opportunities through the Defence Industrial Strategy, from highly skilled engineering positions ...

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Major skills boost at the heart of transformative new Defence Industrial Strategy

Major skills boost at the heart of transformative new Defence Industrial Strategy

Saturday, 06 September 2025

UK jobs and skills?will be the driving force behind making the country a defence industrial leader under a transformative new strategy to be launched ...

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Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment

Defence dividend delivers thousands of UK jobs following exceptional foreign investment

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July...

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UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and boosting jobs and growth

UK and Norway sign historic deal strengthening NATO's northern flank and boosting jobs and growth

Thursday, 04 September 2025

The Defence Secretary, John Healey, and his Norwegian counterpart, Tore O. Sandvik, today signed an historic agreement to enhance the strategic partne...

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First ever independent Armed Forces Champion gets the 'royal seal'

First ever independent Armed Forces Champion gets the 'royal seal'

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

His Majesty The King has formally approved legislation to appoint an independent Armed Forces Commissioner, in a landmark step in delivering manifes...

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£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv

£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and other essenti...

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton takes over as Chief of Defence Staff

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton takes over as Chief of Defence Staff

Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton takes over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin...

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Boost for UK Growth and Security as Norway Selects UK Warships in £10 billion partnership 

Boost for UK Growth and Security as Norway Selects UK Warships in £10 billion partnership 

Saturday, 30 August 2025

Billions of pounds will be pumped into the UK economy following Norway’s decision to select British warships for their Armed Forces – securing thousan...

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Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment

Thriving Japan defence partnership boosting UK jobs and investment

Friday, 29 August 2025

The Defence Secretary met Japanese PM Ishiba and his counterpart, Minister Nakatani, while welcoming the Carrier Strike Group deployment to Tokyo...

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Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 29 August 2025

Secretary of State remarks at the Pacific Future Forum: 29 August 2025

Thursday, 28 August 2025

Secretary of State John Healey addressed the Pacific Future Forum in Tokyo, Japan....

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