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Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025

Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement: 7 July 2025

Monday, 07 July 2025

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a virtu...

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Jobs boost as new fighter jet HQ opens in Reading in key programme milestone

Jobs boost as new fighter jet HQ opens in Reading in key programme milestone

Sunday, 06 July 2025

A flagship headquarters that will support delivery of a supersonic stealth fighter jet has opened in Reading, where hundreds of skilled personnel will...

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Investigation into Admiral Sir Ben Key

Investigation into Admiral Sir Ben Key

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Following a full investigation, Admiral Sir Ben Key’s behaviour has been found to have fallen far short of values and standards expected of Service Pe...

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Graves of four soldiers killed in 1940 identified in France

Graves of four soldiers killed in 1940 identified in France

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Four British servicemen who died during World War Two in France have been rededicated, bringing closure to families after more than 85 years. ...

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Graves of three soldiers killed in Normandy identified

Graves of three soldiers killed in Normandy identified

Wednesday, 02 July 2025

Three soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in 1944 now have named graves at Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery in Normandy. ...

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Launch of new body to harness innovative tech for the UK's Armed Forces

Launch of new body to harness innovative tech for the UK's Armed Forces

Monday, 30 June 2025

Innovative technology will reach the hands of military personnel faster, as the work of the new UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) organisation kicks off to...

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

Thursday, 26 June 2025

His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton KCB ADC FREng to take over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ...

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Veterans in North of England set to benefit from government's new support network

Veterans in North of England set to benefit from government's new support network

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

Veterans across northern England will benefit from VALOUR, the government’s new £50m support system giving former members of the armed forces greater ...

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Operation Interflex reaches three year milestone

Operation Interflex reaches three year milestone

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

UK-led training programme of Ukrainian recruits launched on 26 June 2022....

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1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts above average wages

1,500 jobs created at UK nuclear weapons headquarters as sector boasts above average wages

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Thousands of high-skilled jobs and hundreds of apprenticeships have been created to help keep the United Kingdom protected around the clock, with newl...

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UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s Second World War contribution at ceremony in Warsaw

UK Armed Forces recognise Poland’s Second World War contribution at ceremony in Warsaw

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence W?adys?aw Kosiniak-Kamysz pay tribute to the extraordinary coura...

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Defence Secretary RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 speech

Defence Secretary RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 speech

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey MP addressed the RUSI Land Warfare Conference on 17 June 2025...

Chief of the General Staff Speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025

Chief of the General Staff Speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker's speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference, 17 June 2025...

Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo Pacific

Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo Pacific

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Port visits to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Republic of Korea will boost UK trade and defence cooperation...

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Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

Employers recognised for their defence support with 2025 ERS Silver Awards

Monday, 16 June 2025

The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce that 307 organisations have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Award for...

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Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium

Grave of Missing World War One Captain Identified in Belgium

Friday, 13 June 2025

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Captain Ernest Cecil Blencowe has finally been identified and marked. ...

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Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium

Grave Of Missing World War One Company Serjeant Major Identified In Belgium

Friday, 13 June 2025

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Company Serjeant Major (CSM) Harry Lowe (born in Derby) has finally been identif...

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The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2025

The Military division of The King's Birthday Honours List 2025

Thursday, 12 June 2025

A number of military personnel have been granted state honours in the King’s Birthday Honours list for their work in the Armed Forces....

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Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operations

Successful trial paves the way for improved reconnaissance on Army operations

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Recent trial saw a single operator controlling three uncrewed vehicles, which detected and classified threats....

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Lost World War One Soldier Found in France

Lost World War One Soldier Found in France

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Relatives of a World War 1 Derbyshire soldier gathered in France today to witness his burial with full military honours alongside his comrades - more ...

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New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs

New artillery factory opens in Sheffield creating 200 skilled jobs

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

British exports and sovereign manufacturing have been boosted today with the opening of a new state-of-the-art artillery factory in Sheffield, creatin...

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First meeting of defence industry body to forge new partnership and industry mobilisation

First meeting of defence industry body to forge new partnership and industry mobilisation

Monday, 09 June 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey co-chairs the first Defence Industrial Joint Council meeting today, bringing together defence firms, trade unions and in...

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Focus on industry and innovation during Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General’s Sheffield factory visit

Focus on industry and innovation during Defence Secretary and NATO Secretary General’s Sheffield factory visit

Monday, 09 June 2025

Government delivering on Strategic Defence Review to turbocharge UK defence industry and drive ‘NATO-first’ approach...

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Defence Secretary's speech on D Day 81 anniversary

Defence Secretary's speech on D Day 81 anniversary

Friday, 06 June 2025

The Defence Secretary John Healey gave the following speech at the International Commemoration at Utah Beach to mark 81 years since the D-Day Landings...

Battle of Britain Pilot's Grave Identified in the Netherlands

Battle of Britain Pilot's Grave Identified in the Netherlands

Thursday, 05 June 2025

More than eighty five years after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Flying Officer Philip Anthony Neville Cox, has finally been identified a...

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British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy steps up innovation in NATO

British Army to increase lethality over the next decade while Royal Navy steps up innovation in NATO

Thursday, 05 June 2025

British Army and Royal Navy to invest in innovative new programmes, through increased investment in drones and novel technologies to transform warfigh...

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Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50 nation Ukraine summit

Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50 nation Ukraine summit

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

The UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025...

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Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first

Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first

Sunday, 01 June 2025

More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change...

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UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence Review

Sunday, 01 June 2025

The UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe....

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New munitions factories and long range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review

New munitions factories and long range weapons to back nearly 2000 jobs under Strategic Defence Review

Saturday, 31 May 2025

Procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons and £1.5 billion to build at least six munitions and energetics factories....

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