tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-06-26T12:42:54+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/join-the-future-combat-air-system-programme-at-dstl2025-06-26T12:42:54+01:00Join the Future Combat Air System programme at DstlPlay a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's future and shape the next generation of combat air technology, by joining the FCAS programme.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/defence-secretary-rusi-land-warfare-conference-2025-speech2025-06-17T20:37:18+01:00Defence Secretary RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025 speechDefence Secretary John Healey MP addressed the RUSI Land Warfare Conference on 17 June 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/chief-of-the-general-staff-speech-at-rusi-land-warfare-conference-20252025-06-17T14:51:20+01:00Chief of the General Staff Speech at RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2025The Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Roly Walker's speech at the RUSI Land Warfare Conference, 17 June 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-uk-defence-and-trade-as-carrier-strike-group-arrives-in-the-indo-pacific2025-06-17T11:39:41+01:00Boost to UK defence and trade as Carrier Strike Group arrives in the Indo-PacificPort visits to Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Republic of Korea will boost UK trade and defence cooperationtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/underwater-robot-could-improve-pipeline-and-cable-security2025-06-09T08:00:01+01:00Underwater robot could improve pipeline and cable securityDstl has trialled an underwater robot which can prevent adversaries from sabotaging undersea cables and pipelines by disarming or removing threats.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tenfold-increase-in-uk-drone-deliveries-for-ukraine-at-50-nation-ukraine-summit2025-06-04T00:00:00+01:00Tenfold increase in UK drone deliveries for Ukraine at 50-nation Ukraine summitThe UK is investing a record £350m this year to increase the supply of drones to Ukraine from a target of 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-expand-submarine-programme-in-response-to-strategic-defence-review2025-06-01T22:30:00+01:00UK to expand submarine programme in response to Strategic Defence ReviewThe UK will build up to a dozen new attack submarines to keep Britain safe.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/defence-secretary-and-general-hockenhull-opening-remarks2025-05-22T16:41:02+01:00Defence Secretary and General Hockenhull opening remarksDefence Secretary John Healey and General Sir Jim Hockenhull remarks on the Chagos Islands deal signed by the Prime Minister today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dedication-and-professionalism-of-armed-forces-rewarded-with-above-inflation-pay-rise2025-05-22T14:08:22+01:00Dedication and professionalism of Armed Forces rewarded with above inflation pay riseGovernment recognises professionalism and dedication of the Armed Forces with 4.5% pay rise, which follows last year's record pay deal for personnel.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-visits-lebanons-eastern-borders-with-syria2025-05-22T09:59:49+01:00British Ambassador Visits Lebanon's Eastern Borders with SyriaThe visit underscores the UK's commitment to strengthening Lebanese Army capabilities in extending state authority over its border with Syria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-uk-germany-trinity-house-agreement-progress-15-may-20252025-05-15T15:50:30+01:00Joint statement on UK-Germany Trinity House Agreement progress - 15 May 2025A joint statement between the UK and Germany, providing progress on the Trinity House Agreement, following a meeting of Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius in Berlintag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-un-peacekeeping-operations-as-minister-announces-new-funding-for-programmes2025-05-15T00:00:00+01:00UK reaffirms commitment to UN peacekeeping operations as Minister announces new funding for programmesMore than 250 personnel from the UK Armed Forces are deployed to locations such as Cyprus and Somalia, working to reduce the threat of violencetag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dstls-pivotal-role-in-stormshroud-uncrewed-aircraft-capability2025-05-14T00:00:00+01:00Dstl's pivotal role in StormShroud uncrewed aircraft capabilityNew autonomous platform set to boost UK defence capability, economic growth and job creation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-engine-for-growth-package-announced-as-defence-secretary-closes-london-stock-exchange2025-05-13T00:00:00+01:00New 'engine for growth' package announced as Defence Secretary closes London Stock ExchangeIndustry, innovators and investors will benefit from a new partnership with UK Defence, making it easier and more attractive to do business than ever before.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/giants-warning-of-dangers-of-military-land-to-remain-permanently2025-05-06T00:00:00+01:00Giants warning of dangers of military land to remain permanentlyAn installation to warn of the dangers of accessing military land has been granted permanent planning permission to remain.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/statement-on-air-strike-against-houthi-military-facility-in-yemen-29-april-20252025-04-30T00:28:07+01:00Statement on air strike against Houthi military facility in Yemen: 29 April 2025Royal Air Force participates in operation targeting a Houthi military facility in Yemen.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-kings-gurkha-artillery-unit-to-boost-armed-forces-capabilities2025-04-28T18:21:43+01:00New King’s Gurkha Artillery Unit to boost Armed Forces CapabilitiesGurkhas are to take on artillery roles for the first time with the creation of a new regiment.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/light-weight-portable-oxygen-system-to-save-lives2025-04-23T00:00:00+01:00Lightweight portable oxygen system to save livesNew compact and lightweight portable oxygen delivery system will improve safety and can be deployed immediately for use by frontline medics.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/coalition-of-the-willing-joint-uk-france-statement-following-10-april-meeting2025-04-11T17:50:36+01:00Coalition of the Willing: Joint UK-France statement following 10 April meetingA statement from Defence Secretary John Healey MP and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu following the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing on 10 April 2025.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/450m-surge-of-military-support-to-boost-ukraines-armed-forces-as-uk-and-germany-chair-meeting-of-50-nations2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00£450M surge of military support to boost Ukraine's Armed Forces as UK and Germany chair meeting of 50 nationsPackage will support UK jobs and growth, with equipment and repair contracts connecting UK companies with Ukrainian industry