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Mar 10, 2025 · The Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tan Dhesi MP, has written to the Secretary of State for Defence, urging greater transparency and regular updates on force readiness, ship availability, and critical military capability shortfalls.

Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson Helen Maguire MP urged the government to push for a stand-alone UK-EU defence pact, arguing that Britain risks being left behind in future European defence investment initiatives.

Jan 11, 2025 · The UK Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting veterans through a range of measures aimed at housing, healthcare, employment, and recognition of their service.

Feb 28, 2025 · The UK Ministry of Defence has released a new intelligence update on the war in Ukraine, detailing the severe impact of Ukrainian operations on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that from 1 January 2025, all aviation fuel procured will include sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aligning with the UK SAF mandate and the government’s net-zero aviation goals. Responding to a written question from Richard Holden MP (Conservative, Basildon and Billericay), Defence Minister Maria Eagle explained: “Due to the

Mar 15, 2025 · A British RC-135 Rivet Joint, the RAF’s premier signals intelligence aircraft, has once again been deployed on a critical reconnaissance mission over the Black Sea, monitoring Russian military movements amid heightened tensions in the region. The flight, which took place under the watchful eye of ...

Feb 6, 2025 · The Gravehawk system, a recently developed air defence project jointly funded by the UK and Denmark, has entered its final testing phase. In a Written Question answered on 4 February 2025, Luke Akehurst (Labour – North Durham) requested an update on the programme’s progress.

Feb 24, 2025 · As part of her preparations, HMS Prince of Wales participated in Exercise Strike Warrior, a major North Sea operation involving allied nations. The exercise included her first embarkation of F-35B Lightning jets from 809 Naval Air Squadron, which conducted 71 sorties over 210 flying hours and dropped live Paveway bombs during operational scenarios.

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