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UK ramps up Ukraine military support with  £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

UK ramps up Ukraine military support with £150 million of vital air defence and artillery ammunition delivered in just two months

Sunday, 20 July 2025

More than £150 million worth of air defence and artillery has been delivered to Ukraine in the last two months, as procurement of hundreds of air defe...

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Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD'

Fundamental lethality shift for British Army spearheaded by novel targeting tech 'ASGARD'

Sunday, 20 July 2025

British Army showcase new technology that improves the accuracy of targeting enemies and reduces decision-making time for strikes. ...

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Chief of the Air Staff speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025

Chief of the Air Staff speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton's speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 17 July 2025...

Defence Secretary statement on war in Ukraine   17 July 2025

Defence Secretary statement on war in Ukraine 17 July 2025

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, provided an update to the House of Commons on the war in Ukraine....

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2025 on 17 July 2025....

Eight British soldiers of the Great War laid to rest in France

Eight British soldiers of the Great War laid to rest in France

Thursday, 17 July 2025

The remains of eight British soldiers, including four who have been identified by name, have been laid to rest today (16 July 2025) in France, more th...

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Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff

Air Marshal Harv Smyth appointed new Chief of the Air Staff

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Air Marshal Harv Smyth will succeed Air Chief Marshal Sir Rich Knighton in August 2025....

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Soldier of the Highland Light Infantry rededicated in France

Soldier of the Highland Light Infantry rededicated in France

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Family members and military representatives gathered in France to honour Second Lieutenant John Taylor Macintyre of the Highland Light Infantry over a...

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Grave of missing World War One soldier identified in France

Grave of missing World War One soldier identified in France

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Serjeant (Sjt) Robert Sutherland has finally been identified and marked. ...

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Two World War One Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders commemorated in France

Two World War One Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders commemorated in France

Monday, 14 July 2025

Military representatives and others gathered to honour two World War One soldiers from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders at special commemoration ce...

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Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium

Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium

Monday, 14 July 2025

The grave of a missing soldier from World War One has been identified more than 100 years after he fell in battle near Ypres, Belgium....

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Government action to speed up recognition for LGBT veterans

Government action to speed up recognition for LGBT veterans

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

LGBT military personnel who faced dismissal, discharge or mistreatment due to their sexuality while serving between 1967 and 2000 will receive financi...

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New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship

New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost jobs as UK and France reboot defence relationship

Tuesday, 08 July 2025

A new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will support thousands of UK jobs across projects including air-to air missiles....

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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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