tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Ministry of Defence (MOD) 2026-05-22T16:40:34+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-space-system-will-better-protect-uk-satellites-as-new-imagery-released 2026-05-22T16:40:34+01:00 New space system will better protect UK satellites as new imagery released Vital emergency services, military operations and British businesses will be better protected through a new system to protect UK satellites and the services they provide from space. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-national-cadets-week-to-celebrate-cadets-and-reconnect-young-people-with-the-armed-forces 2026-05-21T16:49:58+01:00 First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth organisations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-multinational-military-mission-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-12-may-2026 2026-05-21T16:42:16+01:00 Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026 Joint statement from the United Kingdom, France, Albania, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Net… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/raf-aircraft-dangerously-intercepted-by-russian-jets-over-black-sea 2026-05-20T17:38:00+01:00 RAF aircraft dangerously intercepted by Russian jets over Black Sea UK Rivet Joint aircraft repeatedly and dangerously intercepted by two Russian jets over the Black Sea. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-call-for-welsh-organisations-to-join-veteran-support-network 2026-05-20T16:57:00+01:00 UK Government call for Welsh organisations to join veteran support network The UK Government calls for more Welsh organisations to join a £50m nationwide veterans' support network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/grave-of-officer-missing-since-1918-identified-in-france 2026-05-20T14:13:20+01:00 Grave of officer missing since 1918 identified in France The previously un-named grave of an Officer from Ireland, who served with the Royal Air Force has been identified and rededicated in his name more than 108 years after his death. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/yorkshire-pilot-buried-in-france-on-86th-anniversary-of-his-death 2026-05-20T09:37:51+01:00 Yorkshire pilot buried in France on 86th anniversary of his death Members of the public gathered in France yesterday (19 May 2026) to witness the burial with full military honours of a World War Two Hurricane Pilot. Squadron Leader (Sqn Ldr) George Morley Fidler was laid to rest exactly 86… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-future-british-defence-unicorns-as-new-contracts-awarded-to-drive-innovation 2026-05-19T18:30:00+01:00 Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovation Thirteen British businesses have been awarded contracts of up to £4 million to work with the Ministry of Defence to boost rapid procurement and deliver cutting-edge technology for the UK Armed Forces. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/fatalities/ministry-of-defence-confirms-the-death-of-lance-bombardier-ciara-sullivan 2026-05-18T16:03:00+01:00 Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, who died on 15 May. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-armed-forces-salute-250-years-of-american-independence-with-us-celebrations 2026-05-18T09:12:18+01:00 UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-deploys-new-low-cost-anti-drone-system-in-the-middle-east 2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00 UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle East British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-based-firms-lead-the-way-for-apache-helicopter-support-drones 2026-05-15T10:53:34+01:00 British-based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support drones Drones which will accompany the Army’s Apache helicopters are receiving £10 million investment today as the programme reaches a new milestone. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-firms-incentivised-to-deliver-on-time-as-mod-ties-profit-rates-to-improved-delivery 2026-05-14T11:03:37+01:00 Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved delivery The Government is cracking down on waste and delays as defence companies are to be incentivised to deliver equipment on time and on budget with new reforms to Single Source Contract Regulations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-minister-calls-on-london-and-the-east-of-england-to-join-new-50m-nationwide-veteran-support-network 2026-05-14T09:57:17+01:00 Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support network Funding of up to £1m available for existing veterans’ hubs across the UK to join VALOUR – the Ministry of Defence’s new support system tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-delivering-on-diplomacy-strategy-as-minister-visits-western-balkans-and-turkiye 2026-05-14T08:06:25+01:00 Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and Türkiye UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker visited Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo strengthening NATO partnerships and Euro-Atlantic security across the Western Balkans tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-generation-remote-controlled-artillery-systems-to-transform-british-army 2026-05-13T22:30:00+01:00 Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army British soldiers will be equipped with modern guns capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets up to 70km away – delivering the long-term close support artillery solution for the British Army, a landmark moment in U… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-contribute-drones-jets-and-warship-to-multinational-mission-to-secure-the-strait-of-hormuz 2026-05-12T18:06:00+01:00 UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz Defence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unknown-lanarkshire-soldier-of-world-war-two-named-following-new-research 2026-05-12T14:39:12+01:00 Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new research A Scottish soldier killed in Sicily during World War 2 has finally been identified and given a named grave, 83 years after he died in battle. The previously unknown soldier’s grave has been identified as that of Corporal (C… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-we-protected-the-uk-and-space-in-april-2026 2026-05-12T10:30:57+01:00 How we protected the UK and space in April 2026 This report was issued in May 2026 and covers the time period 1 April 2026 to 30 April 2026 inclusive. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined-operations-efforts 2026-05-12T10:00:43+01:00 Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations Efforts The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.