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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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Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review

Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review

Friday, 30 May 2025

Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and builds on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living c...

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UK to deliver pioneering battlefield system and bolster cyber warfare capabilities under Strategic Defence Review

UK to deliver pioneering battlefield system and bolster cyber warfare capabilities under Strategic Defence Review

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Defence Secretary announces new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command and £1 billion investment in pioneering battlefield system. ...

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Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air

Largest ever UK defence AI trial conducted across land, sea and air

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

Sailors and air crews are set to benefit from new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities following the UK's largest ever multi-domain AI trial, bri...

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Graves of Missing World War 1 Soldiers Identified in Belgium

Graves of Missing World War 1 Soldiers Identified in Belgium

Tuesday, 27 May 2025

More than a century after their deaths, the previously unmarked graves of Second Lieutenant William Knight and Private John Walton have finally been i...

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British firepower deployed on NATO's eastern flank in show of force

British firepower deployed on NATO's eastern flank in show of force

Friday, 23 May 2025

UK shores up NATO's eastern flank with deployment to Finland. ...

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Defence Secretary and General Hockenhull opening remarks

Defence Secretary and General Hockenhull opening remarks

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey and General Sir Jim Hockenhull remarks on the Chagos Islands deal signed by the Prime Minister today. ...

HMS Glasgow naming ceremony marks milestone for UK security and economy

HMS Glasgow naming ceremony marks milestone for UK security and economy

Thursday, 22 May 2025

The people and city of Glasgow have been honoured today (22 May) as the Royal Navy's most advanced anti-submarine warfare warship is officially named ...

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Dedication and professionalism of Armed Forces rewarded with above inflation pay rise

Dedication and professionalism of Armed Forces rewarded with above inflation pay rise

Thursday, 22 May 2025

Government recognises professionalism and dedication of the Armed Forces with 4.5% pay rise, which follows last year's record pay deal for personnel. ...

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Major £1.5 billion defence contract with British firm ensures world class equipment testing for UK forces and secures 1,200 jobs

Major £1.5 billion defence contract with British firm ensures world class equipment testing for UK forces and secures 1,200 jobs

Thursday, 22 May 2025

UK Armed Forces will benefit from world-class equipment training and testing under a contract which supports more than 1,200 skilled jobs across the U...

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Five First World War Soldiers Buried in Belgium

Five First World War Soldiers Buried in Belgium

Thursday, 22 May 2025

The remains of Private (Pte) Harry James Birch of the Cheshire Regiment, and four unknown soldiers were recovered during roadworks in the Poelcapelle-...

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UK secures future of vital Diego Garcia Military Base to protect national security

UK secures future of vital Diego Garcia Military Base to protect national security

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

The long-term agreement secures future of joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia....

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UK Armed Forces to benefit from ground breaking underwater glue developed with industry

UK Armed Forces to benefit from ground breaking underwater glue developed with industry

Friday, 16 May 2025

Defence scientists develop glue that enables rapid repairs to equipment in extreme environments....

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Joint statement on UK Germany Trinity House Agreement progress   15 May 2025

Joint statement on UK Germany Trinity House Agreement progress 15 May 2025

Thursday, 15 May 2025

A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey ...

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New 2,000 km “deep precision strike” weapon to be developed by UK and Germany as Trinity House Agreement delivers first major milestones

New 2,000 km “deep precision strike” weapon to be developed by UK and Germany as Trinity House Agreement delivers first major milestones

Thursday, 15 May 2025

The UK and Germany will confirm for the first time that they will work together to develop a new long-range strike capability with a range of over 2,0...

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General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, and Aide de Camp to His Majesty

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE RM has been appointed as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, and Aide de Camp to His Majesty

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed that His Majesty The King has approved the new appointment of First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff....

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UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces new funding for programmes

UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces new funding for programmes

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

More than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violence...

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New 'engine for growth' package announced as Defence Secretary closes London Stock Exchange

New 'engine for growth' package announced as Defence Secretary closes London Stock Exchange

Monday, 12 May 2025

Industry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever ...

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