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Defence Secretary at the London Defence Conference

Defence Secretary at the London Defence Conference

Monday, 02 December 2024

Opening Remarks from Defence Secretary John Healey ...

"National security is the foundation for growth" Defence Secretary launches new strategy to boost UK jobs and growth.

Monday, 02 December 2024

UK based defence firms will be prioritised for government investment under a new defence industrial strategy. ...

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Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit to Turks and Caicos Islands

Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit to Turks and Caicos Islands

Friday, 29 November 2024

Residents in Providenciales and Grand Turk were given the opportunity to visit the ship and learn more about the Royal Navy...

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Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs

Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield - a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world’s most advanced warships. ...

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Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in Latvia

Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in Latvia

Saturday, 23 November 2024

The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force partnership has completed an exercise on NATO’s eastern flank...

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New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel

New retention payments announced for thousands of Armed Forces personnel

Friday, 22 November 2024

The Government has announced that around 5,000 eligible Tri-Service aircraft engineers will receive £30,000 when they sign up for an additional three ...

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New Glasgow Rolls Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs

New Glasgow Rolls Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs

Friday, 22 November 2024

The new Rolls-Royce Submarines site will enhance UK engineer capabilities and support the country’s nuclear deterrent, alongside supporting jobs....

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British Army completes first live firing of next generation howitzer in Finland

British Army completes first live firing of next generation howitzer in Finland

Thursday, 21 November 2024

The British Army has completed the first live firing of a next-generation howitzer in Finland in one of the largest series of NATO artillery exercises...

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Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement

Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement

Thursday, 21 November 2024

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Defence Minister John Healey have welcomed recent progress made...

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UK marks 1,000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000

UK marks 1,000th day of full scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

The UK is expanding military support for Ukraine with funding to provide new drone capabilities, on the the 1,000th day of Putin’s illegal full-scale ...

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Development of battle winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new AUKUS deal

Development of battle winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new AUKUS deal

Monday, 18 November 2024

The development of hypersonic technology is to be accelerated under a new AUKUS arrangement – bolstering the collective security of the three nations....

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British soldiers to use high tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

British soldiers to use high tech rifle sights in jobs boost for Wales

Monday, 18 November 2024

British soldiers are to receive high-tech rifle sights, helping them to better track and shoot the enemy in dark conditions....

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Cruise missile of the future completes firing

Cruise missile of the future completes firing

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots will benefit from a cutting-edge new cruise missile, following the first successful guided firing trial of the m...

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Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as part of drive to boost military morale

Military families deployed overseas to save thousands in childcare costs as part of drive to boost military morale

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Defence Secretary expands wraparound childcare support to service families deployed overseas. They will now receive 20 hours a week of funded before a...

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Graves of Lost Korean War Soldiers Identified

Graves of Lost Korean War Soldiers Identified

Friday, 15 November 2024

Four British soldiers who lost their lives during the Korean War and were buried as unknown casualties, have finally been identified, more than 70 yea...

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Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation

Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation

Thursday, 14 November 2024

Deepening defence cooperation and urgently de-escalating tensions in the Middle East will be the focus of the Defence Secretary's visit to Türkiye and...

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New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security

Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, signed the new agreement in London with his Romanian counterpart...

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UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to pay respects on Remembrance Day

UK commitment to Falkland Islands as strong as ever as Minister travels to pay respects on Remembrance Day

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, met service personnel and members of the Falkland Islands Government, and also attended a Remembrance Day...

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Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) appoints new Assistant Chief Constable

Friday, 08 November 2024

The MDP has announced the appointment of Simon Dobinson into the role of Assistant Chief Constable, Territorial, Crime and Support. ...

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Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance

Government boosts support for veterans ahead of Remembrance

Friday, 08 November 2024

Housing support for UK veterans has been guaranteed after the government committed new additional funding for veterans’ homelessness support programme...

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More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

Friday, 08 November 2024

More veterans who helped the UK and US to establish the nuclear bomb to receive metallic recognition as expanded criteria will see British veterans wh...

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Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer as Commissioner Bill introduced

Independent champion for the Armed Forces one step closer as Commissioner Bill introduced

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

The government has introduced the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill – the first ever independent champion for serving personnel and their families....

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Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech

Monday, 04 November 2024

New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK. ...

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MOD signs advisors to develop surplus land for community use

MOD signs advisors to develop surplus land for community use

Friday, 01 November 2024

Local communities will benefit from real estate and environmental & technical advice in developing surplus Defence sites for residential use....

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The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain

The Army gives the lessons as STEM comes to Salisbury Plain

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

Hundreds of Army cadets will try their hand at solving military-base challenges with STEM during their October half term. ...

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London Poppy Factory prepares nation to mark Remembrance

London Poppy Factory prepares nation to mark Remembrance

Friday, 25 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey paid tribute to the thousands of personnel and military veterans across the country as he made a poppy wreath for Rememb...

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Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry

Major defence reforms launched, with new National Armaments Director to tackle waste and boost industry

Friday, 25 October 2024

The biggest reform of the Ministry of Defence in over 50 years to fix what the Public Accounts Committee calls the ‘broken’ defence procurement system...

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Royal Air Force delivers vital food and medical supplies to Lebanese Armed Forces

Royal Air Force delivers vital food and medical supplies to Lebanese Armed Forces

Thursday, 24 October 2024

The UK has successfully delivered more than 12,500 ration packs and 79 battlefield medical kits to the Lebanese Armed Forces. ...

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Defence Secretary John Healey opening remarks from Trinity House agreement press conference 23 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey opening remarks from Trinity House agreement press conference 23 October 2024

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey delivered opening remarks alongside German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, after signing the Trinity House Agreement...

UK Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence   Joint Communique

UK Germany Trinity House Agreement on Defence Joint Communique

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

A commitment to improve and enhance bilateral defence co-operation between the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Ministry...

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