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Nuclear test veterans recognised for  contribution to UK security

Nuclear test veterans recognised for contribution to UK security

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Nuclear test veterans who made a unique contribution to the UK’s security and have received medals for their service have been praised at a dedicated ...

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Service Police super complaints: designated bodies

Service Police super complaints: designated bodies

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Organisations that have met the criteria to be designated by the Secretary of State for Defence are listed here....

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Joint statement by Joint Expeditionary Force ministers, November 2023

Joint statement by Joint Expeditionary Force ministers, November 2023

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps met virtually with ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and agreed to activate a JEF Response option....

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£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

£121 Million Investment into future Submarines supports 250 Jobs

Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Two contracts, worth collectively over £100 million, have been awarded to Babcock to support the development of the UK’s future nuclear deterrent....

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UK and Türkiye to  boost stability, security and prosperity

UK and Türkiye to boost stability, security and prosperity

Thursday, 23 November 2023

Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, have today agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both ...

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New telescope to provide UK with crucial space awareness

New telescope to provide UK with crucial space awareness

Wednesday, 22 November 2023

UK Space Command and the UK Space Agency have announced the award of a contract to Spaceflux to build a new ground-based space camera-telescope system...

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UK and Republic of Korea to enforce sanctions against North Korea through joint sea patrols

UK and Republic of Korea to enforce sanctions against North Korea through joint sea patrols

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

A new Accord signed between the UK and Republic of Korea will strengthen our joint ability to enforce sanctions against North Korea....

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Franco British Council Defence Conference remarks

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps Franco British Council Defence Conference remarks

Monday, 20 November 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps addressed attendees at the Franco-British Council Defence Conference reception alongside French Defence Minister Sébast...

Defence Secretary will support UK industry and back firms globally

Defence Secretary will support UK industry and back firms globally

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

UK Defence firms will be championed as positive ambassadors for the UK, in the face of investment threats, the Defence Secretary has told industry lea...

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Upgrades to thousands of military houses as winter response teams bolstered

Upgrades to thousands of military houses as winter response teams bolstered

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Thousands of military homes will be modernised, with preparation work already underway, and repair staffing bolstered ahead of the winter period....

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New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership

New undersea capability to strengthen AUKUS partnership

Monday, 13 November 2023

As part of the AUKUS partnership, a joint exercise took place testing new capability, ADV Guidance, that will increase protection of underwater infras...

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Close defence ties with US reaffirmed as minister visits British aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia

Close defence ties with US reaffirmed as minister visits British aircraft carrier off the coast of Virginia

Friday, 10 November 2023

Minister for the Armed Forces, James Heappey, met key figures in Washington DC to discuss bilateral defence cooperation....

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30,000 Ukrainian recruits trained in largest UK military training effort since Second World War

30,000 Ukrainian recruits trained in largest UK military training effort since Second World War

Friday, 10 November 2023

Total number of Ukrainian soldiers trained under UK Armed Forces programmes is now more than 52,000...

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£4 billion UK Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

£4 billion UK Poland air defence deal strengthens European security

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The UK and Poland defence industries have signed a deal worth over £4 billion to continue the next phase of Poland’s future air defence programme, Nar...

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Progress of landmark UK Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Progress of landmark UK Japan treaties driven forward as Defence Secretary visits Tokyo

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

The visit is the latest in a series of high-level UK-Japan bilateral engagements this year, driving progress on two major treaties...

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Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Space age manufacturing to boost frontline support

Monday, 06 November 2023

A British SME is building the world’s first in-space manufacturing platform that will be used to create crucial components of defence capabilities. ...

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World leading surgical mannequin used to train military surgeons on immersive exercise for first time

World leading surgical mannequin used to train military surgeons on immersive exercise for first time

Friday, 03 November 2023

A cutting-edge trauma casualty simulation mannequin, invented and developed by a UK clinician and funded by the Ministry of Defence, has been used for...

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Grant Shapps and Richard Marles visit key nuclear site

Grant Shapps and Richard Marles visit key nuclear site

Friday, 03 November 2023

Australian defence industry specialists have been embedded in UK industry to collaborate on next-generation attack submarines – SSN-AUKUS....

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UK airlift to Egypt delivers vital equipment to support aid crossing to Gaza

UK airlift to Egypt delivers vital equipment to support aid crossing to Gaza

Thursday, 02 November 2023

Shipment follows 21 tonnes of essential supplies delivered last week, and £30 million increase in UK assistance to Occupied Palestinian Territories....

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Grave of Derbyshire born Royal Marine identified in the Netherlands

Grave of Derbyshire born Royal Marine identified in the Netherlands

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

The headstone which marks the grave of a World War 2 Royal Marine (Mne) finally bears his name following a ceremony held yesterday (31 October 2023) i...

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AI set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities

AI set to revolutionise military engineering capabilities

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

An artificially intelligent tool will be able to solve engineering problems in seconds by identifying faults with equipment before they become problem...

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Beach landing trials help develop future AI capabilities

Beach landing trials help develop future AI capabilities

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

One of the largest maritime artificial intelligence data capture trials has taken place in Hampshire, enabling the development of new AI products for ...

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Operational Honours and Awards List October 2023

Operational Honours and Awards List October 2023

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of Armed Forces personnel....

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Defence Secretary travels to Middle East on regional security mission

Defence Secretary travels to Middle East on regional security mission

Thursday, 26 October 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to drive forward work to maintain regional stabil...

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Graves of two Glasgow soldiers rediscovered in Belgium

Graves of two Glasgow soldiers rediscovered in Belgium

Thursday, 26 October 2023

The graves of two World War One soldiers, Private (Pte) Peter Keill, aged 20, of 7th Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders and Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt)...

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Three Great War soldiers buried with full military honours in Belgium

Three Great War soldiers buried with full military honours in Belgium

Thursday, 26 October 2023

More than a century after his death, Lance Serjeant Robert Brand, a 24-year-old Glaswegian soldier has finally been laid to rest with full military ho...

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UK delivers humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians

UK delivers humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

An RAF C-17 aircraft is en-route to Egypt to deliver vital UK government humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians....

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Broader service provision for veterans in Northern Ireland

Broader service provision for veterans in Northern Ireland

Monday, 23 October 2023

As part of the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) Agreement, the UK Government committed to several veterans-related initiatives. One of these initiative...

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New global surveillance aircraft begins UK trials

New global surveillance aircraft begins UK trials

Sunday, 22 October 2023

A new uncrewed RAF aircraft, capable of global surveillance operations, will begin trials in the UK this week. ...

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visits US for urgent talks in support of global stability amid Gaza Israel crisis

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visits US for urgent talks in support of global stability amid Gaza Israel crisis

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps visited Washington D.C. to hold urgent talks with his counterpart and members of Congress in support of global stabilit...

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