tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications from The Rt Hon John Healey MP2026-05-14T19:03:47+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-multinational-military-mission-for-the-strait-of-hormuz-12-may-20262026-05-14T19:03:47+01:00Joint statement on the Multinational Military Mission for the Strait of Hormuz: 12 May 2026Joint 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/next-generation-remote-controlled-artillery-systems-to-transform-british-army2026-05-13T22:30:00+01:00Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British ArmyBritish 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-hormuz2026-05-12T18:06:00+01:00UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of HormuzDefence Secretary announced UK contribution to Strait of Hormuz mission at virtual summit of Defence Ministers today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-set-to-host-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-meeting-as-british-warship-to-pre-position-in-the-region2026-05-11T14:32:53+01:00UK and France set to host multinational Strait of Hormuz meeting as British Warship to pre-position in the regionUK and France to host first meeting of Defence Ministers to advance the Strait of Hormuz multinational mission. This comes as HMS Dragon, one of the UK’s most capable warships, will forward deploy to the region.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/second-world-war-veterans-to-travel-to-overseas-commemorations-paid-for-by-the-government2026-05-08T13:41:34+01:00Second World War veterans to travel to overseas commemorations paid for by the GovernmentThe Ministry of Defence will pay for Second World War veterans to attend commemorations in Europe this summer in partnership with the Royal British Legiontag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/modernised-homes-for-military-families-in-woolwich-returning-from-cyprus-deployment2026-04-23T16:22:29+01:00Modernised homes for military families in Woolwich returning from Cyprus deploymentMore than 120 military families in Woolwich will live in newly refurbished properties, as part of an overhaul that is already benefitting families returning from deployment to Cyprus.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/unlocking-private-investment-to-drive-uk-defence-as-an-engine-for-growth2026-04-22T13:57:00+01:00Unlocking private investment to drive UK defence as an engine for growthThe UK defence industry stands to benefit as the Government considers new ways to unlock private investment to drive military readiness, create jobs and deliver economic growth across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-to-lead-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-military-planning-conference2026-04-22T00:01:01+01:00UK and France to lead multinational Strait of Hormuz military planning conferenceMilitary planners from over 30 nations will today (Wednesday 22 April) advance detailed planning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a two-day UK-hosted conference.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nad-group-fully-established-as-deputy-nad-andy-start-retires2026-04-13T11:19:25+01:00NAD Group fully established as Deputy NAD Andy Start retiresThe National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now fully established and sees the retirement of its Deputy Director Andy Start after 37 years in defence. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-start-up-to-supply-interceptor-missiles-to-uk-military-and-gulf-partners2026-04-10T09:57:34+01:00UK start-up to supply interceptor missiles to UK military and Gulf partnersDefence Secretary announces Cambridge Aerospace set to supply new interceptor missiles - known as 'Skyhammer' and launchers to the UK Armed Forces and Gulf partners. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/defence-secretary-no9-speech-09-april-20262026-04-09T11:48:26+01:00Defence Secretary No9 speech - 09 April 2026The Defence Secretary held a media briefing at No9 today to give an operational update on Russian activity in the Atlantic.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-exposes-covert-russian-submarine-operation-in-and-around-uk-waters2026-04-09T11:36:00+01:00UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK watersThe British military has exposed a covert Russian submarine operation in and around UK waters, forcing the vessels to retreat back to Russia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/gulf-air-defences-boosted-further-as-defence-secretary-visits-middle-east2026-03-31T16:39:00+01:00Gulf air defences boosted further, as Defence Secretary visits Middle EastFurther vital air defence support for Gulf partners has been confirmed by Defence Secretary John Healey MP as he visits the Middle East.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-100-million-air-defence-package-for-ukraine-to-protect-cities-and-critical-infrastructure2026-03-27T12:53:00+00:00UK commits £100 million air defence package for Ukraine to protect cities and critical infrastructureThe UK will urgently commit an additional £100 million for air defence support to Ukraine, helping to defend the country from Russia’s relentless attacks. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/good-homes-at-the-heart-of-military-life-mod-to-build-first-new-forces-homes-in-a-decade2026-03-27T09:30:04+00:00Good homes at the heart of military life: MOD to build first new forces homes in a decadeGood homes will be placed at the heart of UK military family life, as the first forces family homes built by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in nearly a decade are set to begin construction – ensuring that British personnel wo…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-billion-pound-support-deal-agreed-as-part-of-major-uk-export-win2026-03-25T12:11:00+00:00Multi-billion-pound support deal agreed as part of major UK export winThe UK and Türkiye have signed a multi-billion-pound training and support contract, marking the next phase of the landmark Typhoon deal agreed in October 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-ever-armed-forces-commissioner-selected-to-champion-service-personnel-and-families2026-03-24T15:07:19+00:00First ever armed forces commissioner selected to champion service personnel and familiesFormer Air Commodore Polly Perkins CBE has been chosen as the preferred candidate for Armed Forces Commissioner by the Defence Secretary John Healey MP – delivering on the government’s key manifesto commitment to give servin…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-military-diplomacy-training-to-upskill-specialists-in-negotiation-and-languagesas-part-of-newdefencediplomacy-strategy2026-03-24T15:05:22+00:00New military diplomacy training to upskill specialists in negotiation and languages, as part of new Defence Diplomacy StrategyUK military personnel will be put through their paces as part of a new diplomacy training program - upskilling specialists in negotiation and languages as part of the UK's first Defence Diplomacy Strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transformative-new-childcare-support-will-save-defence-families-up-to-6000-a-year2026-03-20T09:00:01+00:00Transformative new childcare support will save Defence families up to £6000 a yearA new Defence scheme to transform support for forces families with young children will be rolled out across the UK from September 2026.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-defence-industry-steps-up-support-for-gulf-partners-facing-iranian-attacks2026-03-18T18:00:00+00:00UK defence industry steps up support for Gulf partners facing Iranian attacksThe UK today stepped up its support for Gulf partners, convening a meeting of defence industry leaders to reinforce countries in the region under attack from Iran.