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Artificial Intelligence used on Army operation for the first time

Artificial Intelligence used on Army operation for the first time

Monday, 05 July 2021

The British Army has used Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the first time during Exercise Spring Storm, as part of Operation Cabrit in Estonia....

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JEF defence ministers set direction for cooperation on northern European security

JEF defence ministers set direction for cooperation on northern European security

Thursday, 01 July 2021

Defence Minister James Heappey and fellow Ministers from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) member nations have signed a new Policy Direction for the...

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AWE plc transferred to the MOD

AWE plc transferred to the MOD

Thursday, 01 July 2021

AWE plc has become Non-Departmental Public Body, wholly own by the Ministry of Defence....

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£3.5 million investment for smarter missile systems

£3.5 million investment for smarter missile systems

Thursday, 01 July 2021

The Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has been awarded £3.5 million to develop innovative new missile systems. ...

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New Red Teaming Handbook published

New Red Teaming Handbook published

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

A practical guide to using red teaming techniques that can be applied by individuals or teams to the problems they face. ...

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MOD delivers robust legal protections for personnel and veterans

MOD delivers robust legal protections for personnel and veterans

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

The commencement of the Overseas Operations Act begins today....

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First steel cut for HMS Belfast

First steel cut for HMS Belfast

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

The first steel has been cut for HMS Belfast, the third ship in the Royal Navy’s fleet of next generation Type 26 anti-submarine frigates....

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RAF Puma helicopter detachment returns from Afghanistan

RAF Puma helicopter detachment returns from Afghanistan

Friday, 25 June 2021

The RAF Puma detachment serving in Afghanistan in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission since March 2015 has now returned to RAF Benson....

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Landmark organisations pledge to uphold Armed Forces Covenant

Landmark organisations pledge to uphold Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 24 June 2021

Organisations have affirmed their commitment to supporting personnel and veterans by signing the Armed Forces Covenant during Armed Forces Week....

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Paratroopers conduct joint exercise in Jordan in support of Carrier Strike Group

Paratroopers conduct joint exercise in Jordan in support of Carrier Strike Group

Thursday, 24 June 2021

British Army soldiers airdropped into Jordan as part of a Joint Theatre Entry (JTE) parachuting exercise as the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) continues i...

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Minister for the Armed Forces IISS climate change speech

Minister for the Armed Forces IISS climate change speech

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey spoke about the implications of climate change on the Armed Forces. ...

UK signs agreement to support enhancement of Ukrainian naval capabilities

UK signs agreement to support enhancement of Ukrainian naval capabilities

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

In a trilateral agreement signed onboard HMS Defender, which was in Odesa as part of the Carrier Strike Group deployment, the UK, Ukraine and industry...

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Stealth jets fight Daesh in first combat missions from HMS Queen Elizabeth

Stealth jets fight Daesh in first combat missions from HMS Queen Elizabeth

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The UK’s Carrier Strike Group has joined the fight against Daesh with F-35 jets carrying out their very first combat missions from HMS Queen Elizabeth...

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Lord Mayor’s Defence and Security Speech   Thursday 10 June 2021

Lord Mayor’s Defence and Security Speech Thursday 10 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, delivered the 2021 Annual Defence and Security Lecture at the Mansion House. ...

Ben Wallace is first ever UK Defence Secretary to visit Serbia

Ben Wallace is first ever UK Defence Secretary to visit Serbia

Friday, 18 June 2021

Mr Wallace's visit marks a development in the UK-Serbia defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand defence engagement....

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Lt Gen Richard Nugee opens Nesscliff NetCAP buildings

Lt Gen Richard Nugee opens Nesscliff NetCAP buildings

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Brand new net-zero carbon smart buildings have been officially opened at Nesscliff Training Camp....

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Strategic Command personnel recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Strategic Command personnel recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Past and present members of Strategic Command have been recognised in Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday Honours List 2021 for their services to ...

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£36 million contract for new MOD Police Patrol Craft

£36 million contract for new MOD Police Patrol Craft

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

A £36 million contract has been awarded to Marine Specialised Technology to deliver 18 new police patrol craft for the MOD and Gibraltar Defence Polic...

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UK underlines commitment to Western Balkans with extension of troops in Kosovo

UK underlines commitment to Western Balkans with extension of troops in Kosovo

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

UK troops will continue to contribute to the NATO Mission in Kosovo (KFOR) until at least 2023....

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£1.6 billion investment to upgrade UK Defence estate

£1.6 billion investment to upgrade UK Defence estate

Monday, 14 June 2021

Four contracts will deliver repairs and maintenance services across the UK defence estate, supporting thousands of UK jobs over the next seven years...

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Royal Navy delivers 75 tonnes of aid to Caribbean island

Royal Navy delivers 75 tonnes of aid to Caribbean island

Saturday, 12 June 2021

RFA Wave Knight carried 139 pallets of food, water, toiletries and other essential supplies to St Vincent to help residents who fled the volcanic erup...

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Commander Strategic Command Commendations

Commander Strategic Command Commendations

Saturday, 12 June 2021

General Sir Patrick Sanders, Commander Strategic Command awards Commander Commendations. ...

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MOD civilian recipients of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021

MOD civilian recipients of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

MOD civilians have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List....

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Armed Forces personnel recognised by the Queen for diversity and inclusion work

Armed Forces personnel recognised by the Queen for diversity and inclusion work

Friday, 11 June 2021

Military personnel have received state honours by Her Majesty The Queen for promoting diversity and inclusion across the Armed Forces....

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The Military division of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021

The Military division of the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

Defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List....

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Defence Secretary meets with NATO Allies on board HMS Queen Elizabeth as Carrier Strike Group visits Italy

Defence Secretary meets with NATO Allies on board HMS Queen Elizabeth as Carrier Strike Group visits Italy

Friday, 11 June 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has met with counterparts from Italy and Turkey on board HMS Queen Elizabeth during his first visit to the Carrier Strik...

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Submarine training facility takes shape at HMNB Clyde

Submarine training facility takes shape at HMNB Clyde

Friday, 11 June 2021

Work is well underway on a new training facility which will secure HMNB Clyde as the central base for submariners in the UK. ...

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UK and Montenegro underline shared commitment to NATO on Carrier Strike Group visit

UK and Montenegro underline shared commitment to NATO on Carrier Strike Group visit

Friday, 11 June 2021

Coinciding with the visit of HMS Richmond, sailing from the UK Carrier Strike Group, Lady Goldie held high-level meetings to discuss NATO and regional...

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UK and US Strengthen Security Cooperation over Emerging Threats

UK and US Strengthen Security Cooperation over Emerging Threats

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Joe Biden agreed a number of steps to enhance the world’s strongest bilateral defence and security partners...

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Forces families benefit from upgraded homes at RAF Waddington

Forces families benefit from upgraded homes at RAF Waddington

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Military homes at RAF Waddington, including that of Chf Tech Brindley and his family, are being refurbished thanks to additional Government funding. ...

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