tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2026-05-18T16:03:00+01:00 HM Government 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

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

Red Arrows set to tour the United States this summer to support 250th anniversary celebrations

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

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/uk-and-france-set-to-host-multinational-strait-of-hormuz-meeting-as-british-warship-to-pre-position-in-the-region 2026-05-11T14:32:53+01:00

UK 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/victims-of-serious-and-sexual-crime-to-receive-better-protection-and-support-in-armed-forces-justice-reforms 2026-05-05T11:12:26+01:00

Victims of serious and sexual crimes to receive improved guidance and support in the Service Justice System

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/first-sea-lord-speech-at-rusi 2026-04-29T13:38:09+01:00

Transforming the Royal Navy by embracing the rapid technological advances of our age

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-tests-defence-supply-chains-under-war-conditions-in-major-exercise 2026-04-29T10:32:46+01:00

Major wargame exercise brings together leading defence companies to test supply chain resilience under wartime pressure.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/modernised-homes-for-military-families-in-woolwich-returning-from-cyprus-deployment 2026-04-23T16:22:29+01:00

More 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/uk-support-to-displaced-families-of-the-lebanese-armed-forces 2026-04-23T10:10:00+01:00

The UK Ministry of Defence is providing essential and practical relief items worth over $150,000 delivered and coordinated in partnership with the LAF.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/up-to-2-million-available-for-riverine-relief 2026-04-22T15:59:20+01:00

Dstl, in partnership with the British Army, is seeking innovative solutions to remotely assess diverse terrain for safe passage

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-biggest-ever-drone-package-for-ukraine-to-push-back-putin 2026-04-15T09:34:00+01:00

Biggest ever UK drone package for Ukraine announced, including more than 120,000 drones, supplying cutting-edge battlefield technology.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/50-million-boost-to-defence-innovation-in-south-yorkshire-with-new-defence-growth-deal 2026-04-13T17:00:03+01:00

New £50 million South Yorkshire Defence Growth Deal expanding cutting-edge defence research to help defence companies and boost skills in a region that already supports 3,200 defence jobs.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nad-group-fully-established-as-deputy-nad-andy-start-retires 2026-04-13T11:19:25+01:00

The 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/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/uk-exposes-covert-russian-submarine-operation-in-and-around-uk-waters 2026-04-09T11:36:00+01:00

The 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/ai-powered-drones-to-detect-explosive-threats-and-protect-military-personnel 2026-04-02T12:36:40+01:00

The British Army trialled AI-powered drone technology to help identify landmines and explosive ordnance, allowing bomb-disposal experts to rapidly recognise threats, and dispose of those munitions safely.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/well-loved-wiltshire-kiwi-gets-makeover 2026-04-01T16:04:55+01:00

DIO and partners have restored the Bulford Kiwi, a chalk monument on Salisbury Plain carved by New Zealand soldiers after World War 1.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-for-defence-readiness-and-industry-luke-pollard-mp-keynote-speech-at-dprte-2026 2026-03-25T14:58:00+00:00

The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP, opened the two-day DPRTE 2026 conference with a keynote speech addressing topics such as procurement, innovation and skills.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-to-british-jobs-and-skills-with-new-deals-to-support-thousands-of-defence-boats 2026-03-25T14:44:02+00:00

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts with five suppliers to provide support services for the fleet of 3,000 smaller vessels used by Royal Navy, Army, RFA and MOD Police.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ground-breaking-for-new-solar-array-at-bassingbourn-barracks 2026-03-25T14:41:00+00:00

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, working with Custom Solar on behalf of the British Army, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new solar array.