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Taking critical analysis and research from the lab to frontline troops, he and his team work to give our Armed Forces an operational edge.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has set up a £42.5m research partnership to develop ground-breaking new materials.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Members of the AFPS visited the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre, hosted by the Director General Defence Medical Services.
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
On 11 January, Royal Air Force aircraft joined coalition forces in striking a number of facilities used by the Houthi rebel faction in Yemen to attack shipping in the southern Red Sea.
The 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.
We remain committed to our mission of sharpening Defence's edge and maintaining the safety, security, and prosperity of the UK and our allies.
Armed Forces personnel and Defence Civil Servants have been honoured by His Majesty The King in the annual New Year Honours list.
The British High Commission, Accra has presented 8 ambulances to the Ghana Armed Forces to improve medical outreach in the Northern border regions.
The MOD have signed contracts to provide new and refurbished infrastructure for the Red Arrows at their new home of RAF Waddington.
It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Major Kevin McCool who has died while off-duty in Kenya on 29 November 2023.
Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, have today agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both nations.
Members of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme (AFPS) recently visited Southwick Park, spending time at Strategic Command’s Wargaming Hub.
The Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations' (RFCA) annual conference on 8 November attracted a diverse audience from the RFCA networks.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Brigadier Philip McNee as the next Surgeon General (SG), in the rank of Major General, from May 2024.
A new contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Cyprus awarded by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) comes into service on 1 November.
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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is working with Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the British Army to improve sand dune wildlife at the Penhale Training Area.
Marshal Martin Sampson, ended a two-day visit to Lebanon to reassure and show support to the UK’s partners in the region including Lebanon.
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