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Historic Breakthrough in defence trade between AUKUS partners

Historic Breakthrough in defence trade between AUKUS partners

Thursday, 15 August 2024

A historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia has been announced today following landmark export control changes.?...

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Royal Air Force missions fuelled sustainably

Royal Air Force missions fuelled sustainably

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

The Royal Air Force are using sustainable aviation fuel on routine operations for the first time....

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New Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre

New Caldicot Joint Cadet Centre

Monday, 12 August 2024

The doors to a new £1.2 million Joint Cadet Centre (JCC) have opened in Caldicot as part of a national effort to modernise the reserve and cadet estat...

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Work to save rare British moth from extinction in England

Work to save rare British moth from extinction in England

Friday, 09 August 2024

The rare dark bordered beauty moth exists at one last known site in England – a military training area near York....

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UK  shows commitment to Indo Pacific following major exercises

UK shows commitment to Indo Pacific following major exercises

Friday, 09 August 2024

The UK has demonstrated it's commitment to the Indo-Pacific as a series of major multinational military exercises conclude...

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RAF to police NATO skies in Iceland following mission in Romania

RAF to police NATO skies in Iceland following mission in Romania

Thursday, 08 August 2024

This is the first time British F-35Bs will have taken part in any NATO air policing missions.  ...

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Plans announced to redevelop Cawdor Barracks for landmark radar initiative

Plans announced to redevelop Cawdor Barracks for landmark radar initiative

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Plans to redevelop Cawdor Barracks in Pembrokeshire, Wales to host a landmark radar initiative have been announced by the Ministry of Defence. ...

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AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024

AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024

Wednesday, 07 August 2024

Trilateral statement on the signing of an agreement for co-operation on naval nuclear propulsion....

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Norway to join UK Navy deployment to Indo Pacific next year

Norway to join UK Navy deployment to Indo Pacific next year

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

Key NATO partner joins UK Carrier Strike Group global deployment in 2025. ...

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UK government and defence industry boost support for Ukraine

UK government and defence industry boost support for Ukraine

Monday, 05 August 2024

Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle met with Ukrainian counterparts and UK defence industry leaders in Ukraine....

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UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East

UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East

Thursday, 01 August 2024

David Lammy and John Healey visited Israel to push for an immediate ceasefire and drive de-escalation in the Middle East, after their joint visits to ...

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A milestone for the Armed Forces Covenant

A milestone for the Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 01 August 2024

Northumberland Community Bank (NCB) became the 12,000th organisation to sign the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC)....

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A new era for veterans' services in Northern Ireland

A new era for veterans' services in Northern Ireland

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

As of April 2023, the Veterans Welfare Service for Northern Ireland has expanded its offerings to all veterans, regardless of their service background...

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Armed Forces awarded largest pay increase in decades to 'renew nation’s contract with those who serve'

Armed Forces awarded largest pay increase in decades to 'renew nation’s contract with those who serve'

Monday, 29 July 2024

Government Armed Forces Pay Announcement confirms starting Armed Forces salary will be in line with National Living Wage for the first time ...

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Joint Defence Declaration signed with Germany on 48 hr defence diplomacy drive by defence secretary

Joint Defence Declaration signed with Germany on 48 hr defence diplomacy drive by defence secretary

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

A new joint defence declaration with Germany has been signed by the Defence Secretary...

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Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Germany and the United Kingdom

Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Germany and the United Kingdom

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, signed a joint declaration with German Minister of Defence, Boris Pistorius, on 24 July, 2024....

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New order of missiles secures future supply for UK Armed Forces

New order of missiles secures future supply for UK Armed Forces

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

A significant number of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) have been ordered by the Government from Thales UK for the supply of the versatile, preci...

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Defence Secretary speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Defence Secretary speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

Secretary of State for Defence, John Healey, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024...

Chief of the Defence Staff speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Chief of the Defence Staff speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024

Tuesday, 23 July 2024

The Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, gave a speech to the RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2024...

Defence Secretary champions UK industry at Farnborough Air Show

Defence Secretary champions UK industry at Farnborough Air Show

Sunday, 21 July 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey announces a £6.5 billion complex weapons partnership and trials of a laser weapon fired from a British Army vehicle....

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UK soldiers test next generation of body worn technology

UK soldiers test next generation of body worn technology

Saturday, 20 July 2024

Major advances have been made in body-worn technology for UK soldiers, improving their operational advantage. ...

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UK Government and defence industry stepping up support for Ukraine

UK Government and defence industry stepping up support for Ukraine

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey met UK defence industry leaders to discuss support for Ukraine...

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Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2024

Minister for the Armed Forces speech at Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2024

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Minster for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard, speech at the Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference 2024....

A Britain secure at home and strong abroad   UK defence a key focus during King's Speech

A Britain secure at home and strong abroad UK defence a key focus during King's Speech

Thursday, 18 July 2024

The King's Speech announces the Armed Forces Commissioner who will be a strong, independent champion to improve life for UK service personnel and thei...

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New Defence Secretary sets out commitment to AUKUS to drive regional British growth

New Defence Secretary sets out commitment to AUKUS to drive regional British growth

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

New Defence Secretary, John Healey, has set out Britain's commitment to the AUKUS partnership as an important driver of jobs and growth....

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New era for defence: government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces

New era for defence: government launches root and branch review of UK Armed Forces

Monday, 15 July 2024

A review has been commissioned by the Prime Minister and will be overseen by the Defence Secretary, and headed by Lord Robertson....

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Graves of Royal Dublin Fusiliers located in Belgium

Graves of Royal Dublin Fusiliers located in Belgium

Friday, 12 July 2024

The graves of six soldiers who fought and died during World War 1 have finally been marked with their names over 100 years after they died....

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Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium nearly 110 years after his death

Grave of missing soldier identified in Belgium nearly 110 years after his death

Friday, 12 July 2024

The final resting place of a Londonderry-born soldier who died in World War 1 has finally been found, and a headstone installed marking his grave....

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Graves of two World War 1 officers of The Royal Irish Fusiliers identified

Graves of two World War 1 officers of The Royal Irish Fusiliers identified

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

The graves of Second Lieutenant (2ndLt) Joseph Bryson MC and 2ndLt William Cunningham have been identified side by side in a cemetery in Belgium more ...

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Joint Statement by Defence Ministers of the Drone Coalition

Joint Statement by Defence Ministers of the Drone Coalition

Tuesday, 09 July 2024

Defence Secretary John Healey joined allies and partners in signing a document establishing a framework for the international capability coalition to ...

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