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UK, Japan, and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty

UK, Japan, and Italy sign international stealth fighter jet programme treaty

Thursday, 14 December 2023

UK signs international Treaty with Japan and Italy for a future combat air programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersoni...

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Minister for the Armed Forces remarks at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

Minister for the Armed Forces remarks at UN Peacekeeping Ministerial

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Speech by the Minister for the Armed Forces at 2023 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Accra, Ghana, 6 December 2023....

Government takes action in response to the Etherton review

Government takes action in response to the Etherton review

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The Government has today launched the Application and Registration of Interest forms for new and planned restorative measures recommended by the Revie...

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UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers

UK commits to enhanced training offer for UN peacekeepers

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Support for UN peacekeeping efforts pledged by Minister for the Armed Forces at United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana....

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General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff

General Sir Roly Walker appointed new Chief of the General Staff

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

General Sir Roly Walker KCB DSO is to be appointed as Chief of the General Staff and Aide-de-Camp to His Majesty in the rank of General....

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming the transfer of two Royal Navy minehunter ships to the Ukrainian Navy....

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

British minehunting ships to bolster Ukrainian Navy as UK and Norway launch maritime support initiative

Monday, 11 December 2023

The UK is to lead a new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside Norway, with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming the transfer of two Royal Navy ...

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Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

Defence Minister travels to Estonia to thank troops

Friday, 08 December 2023

Minister for Defence People and Families, Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP visited troops at Tapa Camp to thank them for their part in protecting NATO’s b...

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MOD signs infrastructure contracts at RAF Waddington – the new home of the Red Arrows

MOD signs infrastructure contracts at RAF Waddington – the new home of the Red Arrows

Thursday, 07 December 2023

The MOD have signed contracts to provide new and refurbished infrastructure for the Red Arrows at their new home of RAF Waddington. ...

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Artificial intelligence companies showcase defence capabilities at inaugural ‘DAIC Connect’ event

Artificial intelligence companies showcase defence capabilities at inaugural ‘DAIC Connect’ event

Thursday, 07 December 2023

More than 70 AI companies shared how their innovations can enhance defence’s current and future capabilities at the inaugural DAIC Connect industry ev...

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Defence Secretary visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to explore options to boost humanitarian aid

Defence Secretary visits Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories to explore options to boost humanitarian aid

Thursday, 07 December 2023

As part of ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, the Defence Secretary travels to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) and Israel this...

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Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Defence Business Services Festive Opening Hours for Customers

Wednesday, 06 December 2023

Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre....

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New deep space radar will transform UK security

New deep space radar will transform UK security

Tuesday, 05 December 2023

A new landmark radar initiative will increase UK security by being able to better detect, track and identify objects in deep space....

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UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean

Saturday, 02 December 2023

Statement on UK military activity in the Eastern Mediterranean...

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UK powers up partnership with US and Australia to strengthen security

UK powers up partnership with US and Australia to strengthen security

Saturday, 02 December 2023

A landmark security partnership entered a new phase today as the Defence Ministers of the UK, Australia and United States met in California. ...

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Minister for Armed Forces calls out Russian aggression during OSCE Ministerial Council

Minister for Armed Forces calls out Russian aggression during OSCE Ministerial Council

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Minister for Armed Forces attends OSCE Ministerial Council in North Macedonia to call out Russian aggression across Europe....

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Introduction of Non Religious Pastoral Officers for Armed Forces

Introduction of Non Religious Pastoral Officers for Armed Forces

Thursday, 30 November 2023

The Ministry of Defence has introduced Armed Forces Non-Religious Pastoral Officers (NRPO) to further bolster the support given to our Armed Forces. ...

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Royal Navy task force to deploy with JEF partners to defend undersea cables

Royal Navy task force to deploy with JEF partners to defend undersea cables

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Six Royal Navy warships, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, and a Royal Air Force maritime patrol aircraft will form the UK’s contribution to the JEF deplo...

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Defence Secretary sends Royal Navy destroyer east of Suez to safeguard security in the Gulf

Defence Secretary sends Royal Navy destroyer east of Suez to safeguard security in the Gulf

Thursday, 30 November 2023

HMS Diamond has set sail to bolster UK naval forces across the Middle East....

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UK companies selected for NATO innovation challenge

UK companies selected for NATO innovation challenge

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Seven UK companies have been selected to take part in NATO’s pilot challenges providing the opportunity to refine their products and keep NATO populat...

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Super complaints regime for Service Policing   application window extended until October 2023

Super complaints regime for Service Policing application window extended until October 2023

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has extended the application window for organisations to apply for designation as a Service Police Super-Complaint body....

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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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