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National Armaments Director Group

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National Armaments Director Group

@UKArmaments

Official channel for the National Armaments Director Group, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, enabling the UK war-fighter to operate, deter, fight and win.

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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
May 20
We are the National Armaments Director Group. Formed as part of the most significant defence reforms in over 50 years, we bring together brilliant minds and dedicated professionals behind the UK’s national arsenal. 🇬🇧 Faster, smarter, and more integrated than ever before.
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 13
Officially open! The UK will become a leader in drone technology with the opening of @UKDInnovation’s DroneTEX in Swindon. More than 10 football pitches in area, it will provide somewhere to fly and test uncrewed aerial systems so that the UK can rapidly develop new capabilities.
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 13
Congratulations to all our colleagues who have been recognised for their outstanding service and dedication in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. 🎖️See the full list of NAD recipients on our website: des.mod.uk/king-s-birthda…
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 9
We are the National Armaments Director Group. Formed as part of the most significant defence reforms in over 50 years, we bring together brilliant minds and dedicated professionals behind the UK’s national arsenal. 🇬🇧 Faster, smarter, and more integrated than ever before.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 6
82 years on from the Normandy landings, we reflect on the thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied forces who lost their lives for the liberation of Western Europe. We will remember them.
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 8
We will always remember them…
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 6
Commemorations in Normandy to mark D-Day 82 were attended by senior defence personnel including Defence Minister Lord Coaker and the Chief of the Defence Staff Air Chief Marshall Sir Rich Knighton. In tribute to the thousands of British and allied troops who lost their lives to
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 1
National Armaments Materiel has placed a Lightweight Multirole Missile order with @ThalesUK, strengthening the UK defence supply chain and countering evolving threats. £36 million invested ✅ 700 skilled jobs sustained ✅ Battle-proven interceptors delivered ✅
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
May 30
Agile industry collaboration meeting operational demands… NAD Rupert Pearce and @LukePollard enjoyed a fascinating visit to @Saab UK in Fareham to see how they are supporting the UK’s defence objectives in the Middle East with their sensor systems and radar technology.
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Royal Air Force
@RoyalAirForce
May 28
Lightning strikes. ⚡ Two RAF Lightning F-35B jets landed at RAF Marham last week, marking the conclusion of the aircraft’s Initial Procurement Phase. #F35 #ReadyToFlyAndFight
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
May 27
🇬🇧 RFA Lyme Bay has left Gibraltar, carrying underwater drones and cutting-edge minehunting kit, ahead of a potential deployment to safeguard navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. @AlistairCarns explains why this autonomous tech is so vital as part of a Hybrid Navy 👇
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
May 27
RFA Lyme Bay has sailed from Gibraltar carrying state-of-the-art minehunting kit and 100+ specialist personnel, ahead of a potential mission to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s on board... ⤵️ @RoyalNavy @DefenceHQ @RFALymeBay
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
May 22
🌌UK military telescope Noctis-1 has released its first images, capturing the ISS and SKYNET military satellites in orbit. New space software Borealis, contracted by us, is now live 6 months early and helps protect the satellites that critical services and our economy depend on.
GIF
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
May 22
Destined to serve. The E-7 Wedgetail has arrived at @RAFLossiemouth to continue the Test and Evaluation phase to ensure safe, efficient, and fully assured progression towards service entry. Another significant milestone in the programme ahead of @BoeingUK's handover to the RAF.
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