tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-10T12:23:38+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-convene-first-defence-ministers-ukraine-coalition-of-the-willing-meeting 2025-04-10T12:23:38+01:00

UK and France convene defence ministers� meeting in Brussels to progress planning to support a lasting peace in Ukraine

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-navy-aircraft-carrier-in-final-preparation-to-lead-multinational-deployment-to-mediterranean-and-indo-pacific 2025-04-08T13:50:51+01:00

Nearly 4,000 British personnel will support the deployment, which will deliver trade events in Singapore, Japan, and India, promoting Britain’s world-leading industry

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-kenya-defence-partnership-deepened-during-defence-secretary-visit-to-nairobi 2025-04-07T18:19:31+01:00

Defence Secretary met with Agnes Wanjiru’s family to offer condolences, fulfilling his commitment and making him the first UK Minister to meet with them.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/aukus-partnership-strengthened-with-prime-minister-appointing-new-special-representative 2025-04-07T17:17:33+01:00

Sir Stephen Lovegrove appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-family-of-the-late-agnes-wanjiru-in-kenya 2025-04-07T00:00:00+01:00

The UK Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, met family members of the late Agnes Wanjiru,to express his condolences.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/coalition-of-the-willing-military-chiefs-in-ukraine-ahead-of-crucial-meetings-next-week 2025-04-05T15:56:50+01:00

As part of the UK’s leading efforts to build a Coalition of the Willing to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, the Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with Ukrainian and French counterparts in Kyiv.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-partnership-between-defence-and-private-sector-set-to-boost-uk-defence-sector 2025-04-02T00:00:00+01:00

Major venture capitalists from across Europe can help unlock billions of pounds of private investment into UK technology and defence firms, as part of a “new partnership� between defence and private investors, the Defence Se�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-16-billion-equipment-contract-to-support-british-defence-jobs-and-boost-army-readiness 2025-03-26T07:30:03+00:00

British Army equipment, including tanks and armoured vehicles, will receive world-class maintenance and spare parts under a contract which supports 1,600 UK jobs.�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-barrow-a-blueprint-for-positive-impact-of-defence-spending-across-the-country 2025-03-20T00:00:00+00:00

Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-eu-to-ramp-up-pressure-on-russia-and-boost-defence-initiatives 2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas will meet the Foreign and Defence Secretaries in London to discuss coordinating cooperation on Ukraine.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2-billion-boost-for-defence-sector-to-unlock-orders-from-allies 2025-03-14T12:23:57+00:00

Further support for the defence industry is being set out by the Chancellor with billions of pounds unlocked for UK defence companies that export overseas.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/advanced-attack-drones-for-ukraine-in-new-deal-struck-by-uk-government-and-anduril-uk 2025-03-06T12:25:03+00:00

Ukraine’s armed forces will be backed by more advanced attack drones to tackle Russian aggression in the Black Sea, following a deal struck by the UK government and an Anglo-American defence tech company.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/deepening-uk-us-defence-relations-and-peace-in-ukraine-to-top-agenda-for-defence-secretarys-washington-visit 2025-03-05T12:39:10+00:00

During meetings, the Defence Secretary will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK-US relationship, which bolsters security and supports economic growth

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cenotaph-draped-in-union-flags-westminster-abbey-service-concert-and-flypast-among-plans-unveiled-to-mark-ve-day-80 2025-03-04T22:30:02+00:00

Four day celebrations will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-turbocharge-defence-innovation 2025-03-03T16:50:35+00:00

New defence innovation body to deliver cutting-edge military tech to British troops and create highly skilled jobs across the UK.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-to-boost-small-businesses-benefitting-from-uks-defence-investment 2025-03-03T00:00:00+00:00

Government announces major support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) following historic commitment to increase spending on defence.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kremlin-linked-elites-face-exclusion-from-uk 2025-02-24T15:20:59+00:00

Elites with known links to the Kremlin may be subject to exclusion from the UK in show of steadfast support for Ukraine on 3 year anniversary of invasion.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-steps-up-life-saving-medical-support-for-ukraines-armed-forces 2025-02-24T00:00:00+00:00

The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-norway-kickstart-new-defence-agreement-in-boost-for-european-security 2025-02-20T14:50:33+00:00

UK continues to step up on European security in move to deepen defence ties with Norway

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/defence-secretarys-speech-on-defence-reform--2 2025-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

Transcript of the Defence Secretary's address on defence reform at the Institute for Government.