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Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational deployment to Mediterranean and Indo Pacific

Royal Navy aircraft carrier in final preparation to lead multinational deployment to Mediterranean and Indo Pacific

Monday, 07 April 2025

Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain’s world-...

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UK Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nairobi

UK Kenya defence partnership deepened during Defence Secretary visit to Nairobi

Monday, 07 April 2025

Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with th...

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AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special Representative

AUKUS partnership strengthened with Prime Minister appointing new Special Representative

Monday, 07 April 2025

Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS. ...

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Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education, new study finds

Cadet experience gives youngsters a clear advantage at work and further education, new study finds

Sunday, 06 April 2025

Young people who join the cadets do better at school, have improved attendance and behaviour and are more likely to go to university, a new report has...

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Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya

Defence Secretary meets family of the late Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya

Sunday, 06 April 2025

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences. ...

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UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons

UK and US hit major milestone in development of hypersonic weapons

Sunday, 06 April 2025

UK hypersonic research, which could see weapons travelling at several thousand miles per hour, has reached a landmark moment after successful completi...

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Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetings next week

Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetings next week

Saturday, 05 April 2025

As part of the UK’s leading efforts to build a Coalition of the Willing to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, the Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral S...

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RAF to protect European skies on NATO’S eastern flank

RAF to protect European skies on NATO’S eastern flank

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

UK jets will protect the skies of NATO’s eastern flank once again, working for the first time with Sweden to protect Polish airspace....

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"New partnership" between defence and private sector set to boost UK defence sector

Tuesday, 01 April 2025

Major venture capitalists from across Europe can help unlock billions of pounds of private investment into UK technology and defence firms, as part of...

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1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub hunting helicopters

1,000 British jobs supported by deal to bolster fleet of sub hunting helicopters

Monday, 31 March 2025

The Royal Navy’s submarine-hunting Merlin helicopters will receive world-class maintenance under a £165 million contract extension, supporting 1,000 s...

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British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployment capabilities

British Army returns from NATO exercise as UK strengthens alliance deployment capabilities

Sunday, 30 March 2025

The UK’s commitment to NATO and ability to respond at pace and at scale strengthened as the British Army successfully returns from Exercise Steadfast ...

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Three 'unknown' soldiers of World War One finally found

Three 'unknown' soldiers of World War One finally found

Thursday, 27 March 2025

The graves of soldiers from Cornwall, Hull and East Kilbride whose names were unknown when they were buried in Belgium have now been identified, reded...

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Major £1.6 billion equipment contract to support British Defence jobs and boost Army readiness

Major £1.6 billion equipment contract to support British Defence jobs and boost Army readiness

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

British Army equipment, including tanks and armoured vehicles, will receive world-class maintenance and spare parts under a contract which supports 1,...

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'Unknown' soldier's grave identified 107 years after his death

'Unknown' soldier's grave identified 107 years after his death

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

The final resting place of a Devonian man who served with the King’s (Liverpool Regiment) in World War 1 has been named in France almost exactly 107 y...

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UK French relationship strengthened as Defence Chiefs discuss Ukraine and European security with their French counterparts

UK French relationship strengthened as Defence Chiefs discuss Ukraine and European security with their French counterparts

Monday, 24 March 2025

The UK and France have today continued top level defence engagements with a meeting of both nations Military Chiefs in London....

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Grave of lost Scottish soldier of World War One identified in France

Grave of lost Scottish soldier of World War One identified in France

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

The previously unmarked grave of an Edinburgh man of the 1st (Royal) Dragoons has now been identified and marked more than a century after his death. ...

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Grave of Missing Windsor Soldier of World War One Identified in Belgium

Grave of Missing Windsor Soldier of World War One Identified in Belgium

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

More than a century after his death, the previously unmarked grave of Corporal of Horse (CoH) Charles Edward Dean has finally been identified and mark...

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Fundamental changes to Armed Forces processes to better support Women in UK Defence

Fundamental changes to Armed Forces processes to better support Women in UK Defence

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

As part of a series of changes to eradicate unacceptable behaviours in the military a new Tri-Service complaints unit for the Armed Forces has been an...

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First uncrewed mine countermeasures vessel delivered to UK Royal Navy, supporting British jobs and boosting British security

First uncrewed mine countermeasures vessel delivered to UK Royal Navy, supporting British jobs and boosting British security

Friday, 14 March 2025

British defence jobs have been boosted and British sailors will be better protected following delivery of the first end-to-end autonomous UK mine hunt...

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New UK made space system to help protect military satellites

New UK made space system to help protect military satellites

Friday, 07 March 2025

Innovative UK-made tech will help the military monitor space following a new £65 million deal agreed today, in British Science Week....

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Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry: RUSI/IFRI Speech “Enhancing UK-France Defence Industrial cooperation” ...

Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and Anduril UK

Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and Anduril UK

Thursday, 06 March 2025

Ukraine’s armed forces will be backed by more advanced attack drones to tackle Russian aggression in the Black Sea, following a deal struck by the UK ...

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Deepening UK US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary's Washington visit

Deepening UK US defence relations and peace in Ukraine to top agenda for Defence Secretary's Washington visit

Wednesday, 05 March 2025

During meetings, the Defence Secretary will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK-US relationship, which bolsters security and supports economic growt...

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Historic £1.6bn deal provides thousands of air defence missiles for Ukraine and boosts UK jobs and growth

Historic £1.6bn deal provides thousands of air defence missiles for Ukraine and boosts UK jobs and growth

Sunday, 02 March 2025

Deal will create 200 jobs in Northern Ireland and provide 5000 air defence missiles to Ukraine....

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UK steps up life saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed Forces

UK steps up life saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed Forces

Monday, 24 February 2025

The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops...

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Ministry of Defence Statement on Conclusion of the Jaysley Beck Coroner's Inquest

Ministry of Defence Statement on Conclusion of the Jaysley Beck Coroner's Inquest

Thursday, 20 February 2025

A statement from the Minister for Veterans and People on behalf of the Ministry of Defence...

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UK and Norway kickstart new defence agreement in boost for European security

UK and Norway kickstart new defence agreement in boost for European security

Thursday, 20 February 2025

UK continues to step up on European security in move to deepen defence ties with Norway...

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Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform

Defence Secretary's speech on Defence Reform

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

Transcript of the Defence Secretary's address on defence reform at the Institute for Government. ...

International trade mission to Ukraine deepens industry ties and boosts growth

International trade mission to Ukraine deepens industry ties and boosts growth

Friday, 14 February 2025

First-of-its-kind international defence trade mission to Kyiv deepens industry ties between Ukraine and its allies...

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New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

New investment in Royal Navy fleet communications to boost jobs

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

£250 million upgrade to naval communications will support more than 100 high-skilled UK jobs, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change....

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