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World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial

World first as UK hosts inaugural AUKUS AI and autonomy trial

Thursday, 25 May 2023

The first AUKUS artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy trial was held, with the aim of rapidly driving these technologies into responsible military...

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Experts convene for Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Experts convene for Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference

Thursday, 25 May 2023

International experts have convened in London for 25th Chemical Weapons Demilitarisation Conference...

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UK and Czechia strengthen defence export prospects

UK and Czechia strengthen defence export prospects

Thursday, 25 May 2023

The UK and Czechia discuss future defence export prospects, building on the PM’s priority to grow the UK economy....

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Ceremony for World War 2 airman identified 83 years after fatal flight

Ceremony for World War 2 airman identified 83 years after fatal flight

Thursday, 25 May 2023

A ceremony has been held for an RAF pilot from Clapham, London, more than 80 years after he was killed in action aged just 20 over the beaches of Nort...

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Remains of World War 1 airman finally  identified

Remains of World War 1 airman finally identified

Thursday, 25 May 2023

More than a century after the end of World War 1, an unmarked headstone of a Commonwealth war grave finally carries the name of the young airman who r...

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Ukraine thanks UK for continued military aid during defence secretary's visit to Kyiv

Ukraine thanks UK for continued military aid during defence secretary's visit to Kyiv

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Ben Wallace held a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Oleksii Reznikov, in which they discussed priorities for arming Ukraine to achieve victory ...

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SupportNet23 conference

SupportNet23 conference

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

On 18-19 May 2023, the Defence Support organisation hosted its annual external conference at Radisson RED London Heathrow....

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Extension of UK commitment to NATO's Kosovo Force announced during ministerial visit to Western Balkans

Extension of UK commitment to NATO's Kosovo Force announced during ministerial visit to Western Balkans

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The UK will continue its commitment to NATO’s Kosovo Force until at least 2026, bolstering security in the region...

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Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Navy Leaders' Combined Naval Event

Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Navy Leaders' Combined Naval Event

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

The Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge's speech at the Navy Leaders' Combined Naval Event. ...

Northern Group partners meet in Warsaw to discuss European security

Northern Group partners meet in Warsaw to discuss European security

Monday, 22 May 2023

Key threats and challenges to European security was the focus of meeting of ministers from 12 European countries today...

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Strategic Command and Italian delegation discuss cyberspace

Strategic Command and Italian delegation discuss cyberspace

Monday, 22 May 2023

A contingent of senior Italian military officers met with their counterparts from Strategic Command to discuss cyberspace and digital....

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Royal Marines conduct beach raid in Estonia during NATO exercise

Royal Marines conduct beach raid in Estonia during NATO exercise

Sunday, 21 May 2023

Around 100 marines from 45 Commando conducted an exercise to stage an amphibious raid at a beach in Estonia, as part of a major NATO exercise. ...

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£320 million for  OPVs supports more than 100 jobs

£320 million for OPVs supports more than 100 jobs

Friday, 19 May 2023

Two new support contracts have been secured for the Royal Navy’s versatile Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs)....

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UK and Norway to increase cooperation on undersea capabilities

UK and Norway to increase cooperation on undersea capabilities

Thursday, 18 May 2023

The UK and Norway agree to develop a strategic partnership to counter shared threats in the undersea domain, including threats to our undersea infrast...

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Sea Power Conference keynote speech

Sea Power Conference keynote speech

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Speech by Admiral Sir Ben Key at the First Sea Lord’s Sea Power Conference, part of the London Sea Power Series....

Lump sum payment for war widows

Lump sum payment for war widows

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015. ...

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Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin

Allies pledge continued support for Ukraine as UK Defence Secretary visits Berlin

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met with his counterpart Defence Minister Boris Pistorius in Berlin today, days after announcing that the UK will be the...

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Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Sea Power Conference

Minister for Defence Procurement speaking at the Sea Power Conference

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge's speech at the First Sea Lord's Sea Power Conference, 2023. ...

£173 million investment in hundreds of new homes for UK Armed Forces families

£173 million investment in hundreds of new homes for UK Armed Forces families

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

423 modern homes have been purchased for Service families across the UK in a £173 million deal, as part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (...

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Melanie Dales appointed Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Chief Constable

Melanie Dales appointed Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Chief Constable

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The MOD Chief Operating Officer, Nina Cope, has announced the appointment of Melanie Dales as MDP Chief Constable....

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1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia

1,500 UK troops join major NATO exercise amid expanded UK deployment to Estonia

Monday, 15 May 2023

More than 1,500 UK troops are set to train alongside thousands of personnel from NATO Alliance countries, as part of a major exercise in Estonia....

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UK contributes to new OPCW's Centre for Chemistry and Technology

UK contributes to new OPCW's Centre for Chemistry and Technology

Friday, 12 May 2023

The facility contains a new laboratory, Technology and Training Hub, indoor training area, and fit for purpose instruction space ...

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World War 1 stretcher bearer buried in Belgium

World War 1 stretcher bearer buried in Belgium

Thursday, 11 May 2023

More than a century after his death, Private (Pte) Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a 23-year-old stretcher bearer from Stockton-on-Tees, has finally been laid...

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UK military training estate to benefit from new £560 million contract sustaining 1,300 UK jobs

UK military training estate to benefit from new £560 million contract sustaining 1,300 UK jobs

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

A £560 million contract to manage the UK land on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel train, has been awarded to Landmarc Support Services by the...

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Further support for Ukraine urged at meeting of NATO defence chiefs

Further support for Ukraine urged at meeting of NATO defence chiefs

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Military support for Ukraine and a radical overhaul of NATO’s deterrence and defence topped the agenda for meeting of Alliance’s Defence Chiefs...

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Defence sector delivering on Prime Minister’s priorities with major boost to UK economy

Defence sector delivering on Prime Minister’s priorities with major boost to UK economy

Thursday, 04 May 2023

The second Joint Economic Data Hub report outlines the value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports ...

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UK and Australian visit to British home of next generation nuclear submarines

UK and Australian visit to British home of next generation nuclear submarines

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and UK Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace have today visited the shipyard where the next generation of AUKUS n...

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UKStratCom medics set for key role during Coronation weekend

UKStratCom medics set for key role during Coronation weekend

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Defence Medical Services (DMS), part of Strategic Command, will make a significant contribution to the running of the Coronation of HM King Charles II...

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British Forces Cyprus contribute to HM The King’s Coronation

British Forces Cyprus contribute to HM The King’s Coronation

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment undertake a final inspection parade in Cyprus before departing for Ceremonial duties in the UK....

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UK hands operations at Wadi Seidna airfield back to Sudanese authorities after successful evacuations

UK hands operations at Wadi Seidna airfield back to Sudanese authorities after successful evacuations

Tuesday, 02 May 2023

Royal Navy, Army, and RAF handed international evacuation operations back to Sudanese authorities after leaving the airfield in good order...

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