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Landmark £9 billion contract for British business to boost jobs, growth and nuclear deterrent

Landmark £9 billion contract for British business to boost jobs, growth and nuclear deterrent

Friday, 24 January 2025

A major deal, worth approximately £9 billion, has been struck with British firm Rolls-Royce to bolster support to the Royal Navy’s fleet of nuclear su...

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Royal Navy tracking Russian spy vessel in the Channel to keep UK safe

Royal Navy tracking Russian spy vessel in the Channel to keep UK safe

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

The UK will also contribute maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft to bolster a NATO response after damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea...

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Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference

Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

The Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry, Opening Speech at the International Armoured Vehicle Conference, Fa...

First British made Boxer vehicles ready for Army

First British made Boxer vehicles ready for Army

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

British soldiers are set to benefit from 623 new state-of-the-art Boxer armoured vehicles, as the first fully British-made Boxer was unveiled at the I...

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UK Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

UK Japan military exercise starts today as Defence Ministers discuss closer cooperation

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Defence Secretary meets Japanese counterpart, setting out UK commitment to Indo-Pacific security. ?  ...

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Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025

Joint Statement by Group of Five Defence Ministers – 13 January 2025

Monday, 13 January 2025

Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, joined Defence Ministers in Helenów, Poland, from the Group of Five nations: France, Germany, Italy, Pola...

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Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024

Defence Support CDLS Commendations 2024

Friday, 10 January 2025

The Chief of Defence Logistics and Support (CDLS) has announced the CDLS Commendations 2024 recipients....

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Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Taxpayers and military families will benefit from a deal to bring more than 36,000 military houses back into public ownership, which has formally comp...

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MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations

MOD and Trade Unions agree substantial pay rise for key personnel supporting Navy operations

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Eligible Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) employees will receive a substantial pay rise in 2024/25, with agreement including key reforms and modernisation....

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"Telford is at the heart of UK Defence" Minister visits site behind next generation of tanks and armoured vehicles

Thursday, 09 January 2025

Telford’s skilled manufacturing base is helping equip soldiers with high-tech equipment and drive the government’s growth mission, Defence Minister Ma...

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30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

Thursday, 09 January 2025

It comes as a further £190m for the UK-administered International Fund for Ukraine was announced following further pledges from allies...

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Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Joint Expeditionary Force activates UK led reaction system to track threats to undersea infrastructure and monitor Russian shadow fleet

Monday, 06 January 2025

Joint Expeditionary Force partners and NATO will be alerted by the system of any ships deemed a risk to key areas of interest...

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Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe  ?

Thousands of British troops to lead major NATO exercise in Eastern Europe ?

Friday, 03 January 2025

Thousands of UK personnel will continue to deploy to Europe in the next two months to spearhead a major NATO exercise. ...

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Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Top secret lab develops atomic clock using quantum technology

Thursday, 02 January 2025

A revolutionary UK-built atomic clock will make military operations more secure through experimental quantum technology. ...

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2025

Monday, 30 December 2024

Armed Forces personnel have been granted state honours, including operational awards, by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list....

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UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

UK continues to step up for Ukraine as new funding announced to bring war criminals to justice

Sunday, 29 December 2024

UK leadership on Ukraine continues into 2025, backed by £3bn military aid commitment each year, and an additional £2.26bn loan....

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UK to train hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid for combat

UK to train hundreds more Ukrainian soldiers in mental health first aid for combat

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Next year, the UK will offer 180 more Ukrainian soldiers training in mental health first aid for combat....

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British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time

British soldiers successfully test drone killer radiowave weapon for first time

Monday, 23 December 2024

British soldiers have successful trialled for the first time a game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves for less th...

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10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas

10,000 UK Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas to keep us safe this Christmas

Sunday, 22 December 2024

The Defence Secretary visited British Army soldiers deployed in Estonia this Christmas to thank them for their service...

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Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

Global Strategic Sealift Contract secures military operations

Friday, 20 December 2024

New seven-year contract worth £476 million will protect UK jobs, and ensure continued support of military operations across the globe....

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UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

UK leadership on Ukraine continues as Defence Secretary announced £225m support package during Kyiv visit

Thursday, 19 December 2024

The Defence Secretary outlined his five principles for supporting Ukraine next year during a visit to Kyiv on Wednesday...

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Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

A major deal to bring the Armed Forces housing estate back into public ownership has been agreed by the government. ...

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British troops thanked for defending Polish airspace as successful air defence deployment concludes

British troops thanked for defending Polish airspace as successful air defence deployment concludes

Thursday, 12 December 2024

The operation has concluded after more than two years of successfully protecting Polish airspace....

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LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs

LGBT veterans to receive up to £75 million in financial recognition for historic wrongs

Thursday, 12 December 2024

Government has launched £75 million LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme after discussions with veterans. ...

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British Army successfully tests new drone destroying laser

British Army successfully tests new drone destroying laser

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

First ever UK high-energy laser weapon system mounted on an armoured vehicle at a UK trials range. ...

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Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Lord Coaker visits South America to strengthen defence ties

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Defence Minister Lord Coaker visits Chile and Brazil for talks with counterparts and industry as the UK strengthens relations with partners around the...

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International cooperation at the heart of space security

International cooperation at the heart of space security

Friday, 06 December 2024

Combined Space Operations Initiative partners meet in Florence, Italy, to enhance space security....

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UK Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

UK Qatar defence partnership strengthened during state visit

Thursday, 05 December 2024

New agreements signed as Defence Secretary John Healey and Amir of Qatar visit Royal Military Academy Sandhurst....

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Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024

Chief of the Defence Staff RUSI Lecture 2024

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

The Chief of Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin gave his annual RUSI lecture on 4 December 2024. ...

Defence Minister praises crew on visit to HMS Prince Of Wales in Liverpool

Defence Minister praises crew on visit to HMS Prince Of Wales in Liverpool

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

The people of Liverpool should be “hugely proud” of their formidable aircraft carrier and its crew, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has said on a visit t...

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