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More than 100 personnel from the British Army and Royal Navy have been involved in a complex operation to remove a WW2 bomb discovered at a residential property
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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps provided an oral statement to the House of Commons on 22 February 2024, reaffirming the UK's military support for Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
皇冠体育app UK and Latvia will jointly lead a capability coalition, which will see thousands of drones supplied to Ukraine, including first-person view (FPV) drones, which have proven highly effective on the battlefield.
Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence in Scotland is currently 拢2.09 billion, official statistics have revealed.
Defence spending with UK industry by the Ministry of Defence has topped 拢25 billion for the first time, official statistics have revealed.
As Houthi attacks against commercial vessels continue, Royal Navy warship HMS Richmond takes over from HMS Diamond to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Ministers progress talks on new strategic partnership during meetings at the World Defense Show in Riyadh.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delivered a speech at the 2024 World Defense Show in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
UK security will be boosted through a vast new contract 鈥� worth nearly 拢2 billion - that will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of critical naval assets.
皇冠体育app Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps presented hundreds of personnel from the 1st Battalion 皇冠体育app Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment with a medal for their contributions to NATO peacekeeping operations in Kosovo.
Cutting-edge Royal Navy missiles 鈥� recently used to shoot down multiple hostile drones in the Red Sea 鈥� will receive significant enhancements through an upgrade programme supporting hundreds of UK jobs.
Speaking at Lancaster House today, the Defence Secretary set out his vision for deterring threats, leading among allies, and defending the UK.
Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, delivered a speech at Lancaster House in London
UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from 拢2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs.
皇冠体育app UK and India have today vowed to continue strengthening ties during the first visit of an Indian Defence Minister to the UK in more than 20 years.
Lifesaving UK aid shipment for Gaza including thermal blankets and essential items delivered from Cyprus by Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship Lyme Bay.
Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty 皇冠体育app King in the annual New Year Honours list.
Defence Secretary announces that hundreds of British-made air defence missiles are being shipped to Ukraine to protect civilians and infrastructure from drones and bombing.
UK forces are taking lead of NATO鈥檚 rapid response force聽on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby and ready to deploy within days.聽
皇冠体育app UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine
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