tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-10T07:06:03+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/military-conducts-daring-parachute-drop-to-deliver-critical-medical-support-to-tristan-da-cunha 2026-05-10T07:06:03+01:00

An Army specialist team has parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-armed-forces-speech-at-the-london-defence-conference 2026-04-11T18:28:15+01:00

The Minister for Armed Forces delivered a closing speech at the London Defence Conference.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/raf-personnel-become-first-ever-drone-aces-during-operations-in-the-middle-east 2026-03-28T22:30:04+00:00

Crack gunners from the RAF Regiment have become ‘aces’ for the first time, having blasted Iranian drones out of the sky during operations in the Middle East, protecting British interests, partners, and personnel in the regio…

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cutting-edge-drone-degree-to-train-military-forces-of-the-future-unveiled 2026-01-21T06:30:06+00:00

Young engineers to master battlefield-proven technology at Hereford university from September 2026.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-boost-to-pool-of-skilled-former-military-personnel-called-upon-in-crises-as-uk-strengthen-preparedness 2026-01-15T18:35:15+00:00

The Armed Forces Bill will grow the pool of former Service personnel who Defence could draw on in times of crisis, in a move welcomed by senior military leaders

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/100-new-jobs-created-as-drone-factory-opens-in-swindon 2025-11-20T18:00:00+00:00

Factory will build next-generation uncrewed systems and loitering munitions.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/mirror-signal-manoeuvres-military-driving-examiners-mobilised-to-cut-test-backlog 2025-11-12T11:54:37+00:00

Partnership with the Ministry of Defence will see 36 defence driving examiners provide thousands of additional tests over the next year.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-tests-response-to-malicious-use-of-hazardous-substances 2025-11-12T00:00:00+00:00

The UK tested its preparedness for a major CBRNE incident last week in an exercise led by Eastern Region Counter Terrorism Policing and the MoD.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-returns-to-the-mediterranean 2025-11-05T14:30:37+00:00

The UK Carrier Strike Group will strengthen NATO security through major exercises in the Mediterranean following five months in the Indo-Pacific region. Defence Minister Alistair Carns and Minister for Europe, North America …

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-defence-housing-service-to-put-forces-families-first 2025-11-03T00:01:02+00:00

A new Defence Housing Service will be the centrepiece of a 'Forces First' approach in the Government’s new Defence Housing Strategy, launched today.   

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-nato-peacekeeping-in-kosovo 2025-10-22T12:05:25+01:00

Announcement continues UK’s longstanding support to Kosovo both bilaterally and through NATO

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/northern-ireland-troubles-bill-to-repeal-and-replace-legacy-act 2025-10-14T00:00:00+01:00

The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will put in place a fair and transparent system that enables families of victims, including those who never came home from service in Northern Ireland, to seek answers.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-marines-bullseye-shot-stops-35m-illegal-drugs-shipment-in-the-middle-east 2025-10-12T08:00:01+01:00

It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-irish-governments-announce-legacy-framework-to-enable-truth-for-families-of-the-troubles 2025-09-19T14:01:40+01:00

Details were announced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn MP and the Tánaiste Simon Harris TD at Hillsborough Castle on September 19, 2025

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-dividend-delivers-thousands-of-uk-jobs-following-exceptional-foreign-investment 2025-09-04T22:30:03+01:00

The UK defence sector has driven unprecedented growth across the country following at least £1.4 billion foreign investment being announced since July 2024.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/war-widows-urged-to-claim-recognition-payment-before-october-2025-deadline 2025-08-22T09:30:00+01:00

Eligible forces families urged to apply

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-by-30-new-funding-to-boost-cadet-force-by-over-40000-by-2030 2025-08-20T16:38:44+01:00

Young people will have more chances to join the Armed Forces Cadets, under a major expansion of cadet forces across the country, announced today (Wednesday 20 August).  

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pets-for-heroes-new-measures-to-transform-military-housing-into-family-homes 2025-08-10T09:00:05+01:00

Armed Forces families will benefit from new freedoms to keep pets, decorate and personalise their houses, and run businesses from home.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-esports-collaboration-to-boost-digital-and-cyber-skills 2025-07-29T00:00:00+01:00

The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/veterans-in-north-of-england-set-to-benefit-from-governments-new-support-network 2025-06-26T00:00:00+01:00

Veterans across northern England will benefit from VALOUR, the government’s new £50m support system giving former members of the armed forces greater access to tailored support.