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UK armed forces step up monitoring of increased Russian activity in UK waters
2 weeks ago
UK armed forces step up monitoring of increased Russian activity in UK waters
Maritime operations to monitor Russian activity up 25% across the first seven months of the year. Royal Navy has deployed…
Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance
July 13, 2026
Boost for skills and research as 35 universities across the UK partner in new defence alliance
35 UK universities form new Defence Universities Alliance with the Ministry of Defence to bring together academia and the Armed…
UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
July 12, 2026
UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones.…
UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
July 12, 2026
UK leads Europe with contracts for low-cost air defence systems
The Ministry of Defence has awarded £3.16 million to three suppliers to develop low-cost interceptors designed to shoot down drones.…
AI battle lab to prepare British Army for modern warfare
July 10, 2026
AI battle lab to prepare British Army for modern warfare
60,000 soldiers a year will be trained using AI and analytics to build a more lethal, combat-ready British Army. Contract…
New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen
July 9, 2026
New training guide launched to revolutionise health of servicewomen
Servicewomen are set to have their fitness, nutrition, and recovery revolutionised under a world-first dedicated arduous training guide for women…
Russia cannot rebrand its illegal war of aggression as counter-terrorism: UK statement to the OSCE
July 8, 2026
Russia cannot rebrand its illegal war of aggression as counter-terrorism: UK statement to the OSCE
Mr Chair, over recent months the Russian Federation has repeatedly sought to characterise Ukraine as terrorists. Last week in this…
Defence Investment Plan – Oral Statement
June 30, 2026
Defence Investment Plan – Oral Statement
With your permission, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the Defence Investment Plan. Our Armed…
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
June 30, 2026
£15 billion new funding boost to transform Armed Forces and keep the UK safe
Britain’s Armed Forces will be ready and equipped to fight the wars of today and the future following a landmark…
UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than £5 billion
June 29, 2026
UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than £5 billion
The British Armed Forces are set to undergo a significant transformation with a groundbreaking drone initiative, as announced by the…