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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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Landmark UK Germany defence agreement to strengthen our security and prosperity

Landmark UK Germany defence agreement to strengthen our security and prosperity

Monday, 21 October 2024

A landmark defence agreement will be signed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP and German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in London today in a major...

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Global Combat Air Programme update

Global Combat Air Programme update

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey attended the G7 Defence Ministers summit in Naples where he discussed progress on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)...

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New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once  

Saturday, 19 October 2024

RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire ...

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Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Brighton soldier killed at Passendale finally laid to rest

Thursday, 17 October 2024

A World War One soldier who was injured and sent home, but then returned to the front where he was killed, has finally been buried close to where he f...

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Government delivers more homes for heroes

Government delivers more homes for heroes

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The UK government has announced veterans’ capital housing grants totalling almost £3.7m. This funding will assist 14 organisations in providing suppor...

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Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Britain bolsters NATO’s eastern flank with new pact with Estonia and new cooperation on missile defence  

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The Defence Secretary will sign new defence roadmap with Estonia, underlining key NATO commitment and will begin cooperation with Allies on missile d...

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Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Grave of lost World War Two soldier located in Italy

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The grave of a Royal Tank Regiment soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified 81 years after his death. ...

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy

Thursday, 17 October 2024

The grave of a Scottish soldier who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after his death....

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UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

UK to support NATO space launch capabilities and artillery supplies

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Defence Secretary agrees to range of initiatives from boosting ease of access to space and virtual training to developing cutting-edge drones....

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Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after his death

Grave of missing World War Two soldier identified in Italy 80 years after his death

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

The grave of a soldier of the Middlesex Regiment who lost his life in Italy during World War Two has been identified and rededicated 80 years after hi...

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New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs

New warship steel cut milestone supports thousands of UK jobs

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

The production of HMS Formidable underway as steel is cut. Production will sustain 2,500 jobs in Scotland and across the UK, supporting economic growt...

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UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties

UK trade mission visits Kyiv to deepen industry ties

Saturday, 05 October 2024

Trade mission agrees key requirements for Ukraine’s future equipment and capability needs....

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1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise

1,000 UK troops show commitment to eastern Europe in NATO exercise

Saturday, 05 October 2024

More than 1,000 British troops have begun one of the largest exercises this year in the Balkans, showing the UK’s commitment to the region’s security....

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British military engineers  support Poland following devastating floods

British military engineers support Poland following devastating floods

Thursday, 03 October 2024

Specialist team of Royal Engineers are offering expert advice and support to strengthen the Polish response...

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De escalation remains our focus, Defence Secretary says as he visits Armed Forces in Cyprus

De escalation remains our focus, Defence Secretary says as he visits Armed Forces in Cyprus

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Around 700 personnel rapidly deployed to Cyprus last week to support Government contingency planning amid rising tensions in the region....

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UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq

UK response to the conclusion of the Global Coalition’s military mission in Iraq

Saturday, 28 September 2024

The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh’s military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months....

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Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends

Ministry of Defence analyses future global strategic trends

Friday, 27 September 2024

The seventh edition of Ministry of Defence’s analysis of the long-term future global strategic context and possible futures has been published today, ...

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HRH The Princess Royal remembers fallen Scottish soldiers

HRH The Princess Royal remembers fallen Scottish soldiers

Friday, 27 September 2024

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal pays her respects to fallen soldiers from the Scottish regiments in northern France. ...

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UK Defence supply chain bolstered to support armed forces

UK Defence supply chain bolstered to support armed forces

Friday, 27 September 2024

 A semiconductor factory has been acquired by Ministry of Defence in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, boosting UK defence capabilities.  ...

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AUKUS statement: 26 September 2024

AUKUS statement: 26 September 2024

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The defence ministers of the AUKUS partnership met in London to review progress in and reaffirm their commitment to the AUKUS partnership....

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First ever UK hosted meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers as UK Australia set to commence defence treaty negotiations

First ever UK hosted meeting of AUKUS Defence Ministers as UK Australia set to commence defence treaty negotiations

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

A landmark AUKUS meeting will be held in the UK today as the Defence Secretary John Healey hosts counterparts from the US and Australia in London....

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AUKUS meeting announces progress on nuclear reactor training

AUKUS meeting announces progress on nuclear reactor training

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

AUKUS nations will work closely together to boost global security, following the conclusion of a landmark meeting in London....

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UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight

UK to speed up military kit deliveries to support Ukraine’s fight

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

The Government is set to surpass its commitment to deliver 12 AS90 artillery guns within 100 days of taking office, with 16 units now on course to be ...

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Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War

Arnhem 80: Stories from the Second World War

Friday, 20 September 2024

The Battle of Arnhem was one of the most audacious endeavours of the Second World War. On the 80th anniversary, discover selected stories from the fro...

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Defence Secretary visits British Army headquarters to thank personnel

Defence Secretary visits British Army headquarters to thank personnel

Thursday, 19 September 2024

Defence Secretary visited Army headquarters at Andover to meet personnel. It is central to keeping the UK safe at home and secure abroad. ...

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Second World War soldiers laid to rest before Arnhem 80th anniversary

Second World War soldiers laid to rest before Arnhem 80th anniversary

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Two recently-identified British soldiers of the Second World War have been laid to rest with full military honours....

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State of the art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract

State of the art armoured vehicle fleet supported under new contract

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Thousands of UK military land vehicles will be maintained under a new £71 million contract, supporting the government’s growth mission by creating hun...

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Boost for Indo Pacific security cooperation as Defence Minister visits region

Boost for Indo Pacific security cooperation as Defence Minister visits region

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

Defence Minister Lord Coaker discussed the UK’s commitment to Indo-Pacific security during visits to the Republic of Korea and Vietnam....

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Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships and intercept Russian aircraft to protect UK national security

Royal Navy and RAF shadow Russian ships and intercept Russian aircraft to protect UK national security

Thursday, 12 September 2024

HMS Iron Duke and HMS Tyne shadowed four Russian vessels in UK waters and RAF jets intercepted a Russian Bear aircraft approaching the UK area of inte...

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