Great to be back with @BritishArmy and see how our forces are transforming to defend us against the threats we face.
The UK leads @NATO’s Special Operations Component Command, ready to deploy globally in a matter of days. One of our many contributions to NATO.
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 10 July 2026.
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/E9wc50Zmqun#StandWithUkraine
Apprentices are the future of Defence. Every day, they're developing the skills & expertise that keep the UK safe.
@Vernon_Coaker met the amazing apprentices at the @RollsRoyce Submarines site, where the Defence Investment Plan supports 1,000+ jobs and hundreds of apprentices.
In Ankara for the @NATO Summit — 32 allies working together to strengthen our shared defence and deterrence.
Good to see so many allies, and to speak about the importance of drones and our £5 billion investment in uncrewed tech at the industry forum.
Ankara Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Ankara, Türkiye
Read the full statement → bit.ly/nato-ankara-de…#NATOsummit
Stratus is the UK's trilateral programme with France and Italy to develop the successor of Storm Shadow — one of our most battle-proven missiles.
The UK will put £1.4 billion into Stratus over the next four years. The project sustains more than 1,300 UK jobs at @MBDA_UK.
Proud to be onboard @HMSPWLS and back amongst those serving on operations.
Deployed in the High North, our Carrier Strike Group is working with NATO partners to defend Europe and deter adversaries.
I am very grateful for their dedicated service.
The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.
The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 06 July 2026.
#StandWithUkraine
While operating in the Norwegian Sea on Operation FIRECREST, the UK's Carrier Strike Group was approached repeatedly by a Russian 'Bear-F' maritime patrol aircraft.
The aircraft flew unnecessarily close to HMS Prince of Wales, dropped multiple sonobuoys nearby, and failed to
A memorable moment on Centre Court. 🎾
Representing the strong bond between the Armed Forces and the British public, a standing ovation was given to mark 80 years of military stewarding. 🤝
We've signed a £4.6 billion contract alongside Italy and Japan for the Global Combat Air Programme, @GCAP_int. GCAP and @EdgewingLtd will equip our @RoyalAirForce with a cutting-edge stealth fighter jet, featuring:
🤖 AI-enabled systems
🥷 Advanced stealth
🧠 Intelligent cockpit
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 03 July 2026.
Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/y8Bn50ZhC6w#StandWithUkraine
