tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-19T18:30:03+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-future-british-defence-unicorns-as-new-contracts-awarded-to-drive-innovation2026-05-19T18:30:03+01:00Government backing future British 'defence unicorns' as new contracts awarded to drive innovationThirteen 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-sullivan2026-05-18T16:03:00+01:00Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Lance Bombardier Ciara SullivanIt 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/commander-csoc-commendations-may-20262026-05-18T15:32:32+01:00Commander CSOC Commendations May 2026On Friday 15 May, personnel and teams from across Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) came together at Admiralty House to receive their Commander’s Commendation from General Sir Rob Magowan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-armed-forces-salute-250-years-of-american-independence-with-us-celebrations2026-05-18T09:12:18+01:00UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrationsRed 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-east2026-05-17T00:01:08+01:00UK deploys new low-cost anti-drone system in the Middle EastBritish 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-drones2026-05-15T10:53:34+01:00British-based firms lead the way for Apache helicopter support dronesDrones 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/case-studies/dstl-backed-robotics-breakthrough-transforms-military-manufacturing2026-05-15T09:50:15+01:00Dstl backed robotics breakthrough transforms military manufacturingRivelin Robotics, supported by Dstl expertise, has created microfactory technology that automates the slow, risky manual finishing of 3D printed parts.tag: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/defence-firms-incentivised-to-deliver-on-time-as-mod-ties-profit-rates-to-improved-delivery2026-05-14T11:03:37+01:00Defence firms incentivised to deliver on time as MOD ties profit rates to improved deliveryThe 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-network2026-05-14T09:57:17+01:00Defence Minister calls on London and the East of England to join new £50m nationwide veteran support networkFunding of up to £1m available for existing veterans’ hubs across the UK to join VALOUR – the Ministry of Defence’s new support systemtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-delivering-on-diplomacy-strategy-as-minister-visits-western-balkans-and-turkiye2026-05-14T08:06:25+01:00Defence delivering on diplomacy strategy as Minister visits Western Balkans and TürkiyeUK 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-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/hms-spey-visits-manila-to-mark-80-years-of-uk-ph-relations2026-05-13T03:57:15+01:00HMS Spey visits Manila to mark 80 years of UK-PH relationsUK Royal Navy offshore patrol vessel HMS Spey recently concluded a three-day port visit to Manila, marking a significant moment in the UK-Philippines relations.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/unknown-lanarkshire-soldier-of-world-war-two-named-following-new-research2026-05-12T14:39:12+01:00Unknown Lanarkshire soldier of World War Two named following new researchA 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/new-targets-installed-at-holbeach-to-enhance-defence-training2026-05-12T12:09:14+01:00New targets installed at Holbeach to enhance Defence training Two new repurposed marine vessel targets have been successfully delivered and installed at Holbeach Air Weapons Range (AWR).
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/combined-space-operations-initiative-principals-board-meets-to-advance-combined-operations-efforts2026-05-12T10:00:43+01:00Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meets to Advance Combined Operations EffortsThe Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board convened on 17 April 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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/military-conducts-daring-parachute-drop-to-deliver-critical-medical-support-to-tristan-da-cunha2026-05-10T07:06:03+01:00Military conducts daring parachute drop to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da CunhaAn 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/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 Legion