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UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time

UK defence industry spending tops £25 billion for first time

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence has topped £25 billion for the first time, official statistics have revealed....

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HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to protect shipping in the Red Sea

HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to protect shipping in the Red Sea

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

As Houthi attacks against commercial vessels continue, Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to ensure freedom of navigation in ...

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Key step for UK Saudi defence relationship

Key step for UK Saudi defence relationship

Monday, 05 February 2024

Ministers progress talks on new strategic partnership during meetings at the World Defense Show in Riyadh. ...

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Grant Shapps speech at World Defense Show

Grant Shapps speech at World Defense Show

Sunday, 04 February 2024

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivered a speech at the 2024 World Defense Show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

500 Trucks rapidly procured for British Army operations

500 Trucks rapidly procured for British Army operations

Saturday, 03 February 2024

500 support trucks will be delivered to the British Army, to support operational activity, following a rapid procurement process of just 7 months....

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Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 3 February 2024

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 3 February 2024

Saturday, 03 February 2024

On 3 February, Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by Voyager tankers, joined US forces in further deliberate strikes against Houthi locations in...

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Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 3 February 2024

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 3 February 2024

Saturday, 03 February 2024

Today, at the direction of their respective governments, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain,...

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UK Commandos train in Arctic ahead of largest NATO exercise since Cold War

UK Commandos train in Arctic ahead of largest NATO exercise since Cold War

Friday, 02 February 2024

Hundreds of Royal Marines and Army Commandos are conducting extreme cold weather training alongside allies in Norway ahead of Exercise Nordic Response...

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Smarter maintenance for Navy Fleet under £1.85 billion contract

Smarter maintenance for Navy Fleet under £1.85 billion contract

Friday, 02 February 2024

UK security will be boosted through a vast new contract – worth nearly £2 billion - that will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of crit...

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Veterans card rolled out to streamline access to services

Veterans card rolled out to streamline access to services

Monday, 29 January 2024

Thousands of Armed Forces veterans can now apply for their HM Armed Forces Veteran Card following the launch of the service. ...

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New veterans cards rolled out to service leavers

New veterans cards rolled out to service leavers

Monday, 29 January 2024

All service leavers will receive a new card to mark their time in the armed forces....

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Defence Secretary awards medals to UK troops for Kosovo NATO peacekeeping mission

Defence Secretary awards medals to UK troops for Kosovo NATO peacekeeping mission

Friday, 26 January 2024

The Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps presented hundreds of personnel from the 1st Battalion The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment with a medal for the...

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Bridging the gap: Essential military bridging contract secures 300 UK jobs

Bridging the gap: Essential military bridging contract secures 300 UK jobs

Thursday, 25 January 2024

British Army battlefield mobility will be bolstered in a new £150 million contract for military-grade general support bridges which will secure 300 UK...

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More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life

More support for service leavers transitioning to civilian life

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence ...

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Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Monday, 22 January 2024

Today, the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, at the direction of their respective governments with support from Australia, Bahrain, ...

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Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Statement on Air Strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 22 January 2024

Monday, 22 January 2024

On 22 January, the UK conducted further strikes against Houthi targets. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a pair of Voyager tankers, jo...

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Navy Missile System used to destroy Red Sea drones to be upgraded

Navy Missile System used to destroy Red Sea drones to be upgraded

Sunday, 21 January 2024

Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles – recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea – will receive significant enhancements through ...

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Digital defence transformation boosted by £150 million UK contract

Digital defence transformation boosted by £150 million UK contract

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Digital services across Defence will be transformed in a £150 million contract awarded to UK-based technology services provider, Computacenter. ...

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A focus on skills for UK shipbuilding

A focus on skills for UK shipbuilding

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Applications are now open to join the Skills Delivery Group....

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Defending Britain from a more dangerous world

Defending Britain from a more dangerous world

Monday, 15 January 2024

Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, delivered a speech at Lancaster House in London...

The UK announces 20,000 British Forces to boost NATO in speech

The UK announces 20,000 British Forces to boost NATO in speech

Monday, 15 January 2024

Speaking at Lancaster House today, the Defence Secretary set out his vision for deterring threats, leading among allies, and defending the UK. ...

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Air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 11 January 2024

Air strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen: 11 January 2024

Friday, 12 January 2024

On 11 January, Royal Air Force aircraft joined coalition forces in striking a number of facilities used by the Houthi rebel faction in Yemen to attack...

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North west plays critical role in Ukraine's fight for freedom

North west plays critical role in Ukraine's fight for freedom

Thursday, 11 January 2024

UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs. ...

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UK plans to deploy Spearhead Carrier Strike Group to Indian Ocean Region in 2025

UK plans to deploy Spearhead Carrier Strike Group to Indian Ocean Region in 2025

Wednesday, 10 January 2024

The UK and India have today vowed to continue strengthening ties during the first visit of an Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years....

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The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

The UK bolsters Ukraine's air defence after Putin's latest air strikes

Friday, 29 December 2023

Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect civilians and infrastructure fr...

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New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

New Year Honours 2024 for defence personnel

Friday, 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence civilians have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the New Year Honours list....

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The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

The Military Division of the New Years Honours 2024

Friday, 29 December 2023

Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list....

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UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

UK takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force

Thursday, 28 December 2023

UK forces are taking lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days. ...

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Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F 16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

Ukrainian pilots learn to fly F 16 fighter jets after completing basic training in the UK

Tuesday, 26 December 2023

The UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukra...

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British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

British Army’s Ajax vehicle rounds out positive year

Saturday, 23 December 2023

The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles that meets the Army’s needs....

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