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[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Europe stands united with Ukraine.

Their front line for freedom is our front line for freedom.

We will be with you for as long as it takes.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Be part of the Invictus Games @Birmingham2027!

The Armed Forces community will be at the heart of the games next year and tickets are now on sale.

Join us in Birmingham: https://t.co/vumD7FQHC2

[Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD]

Today I joined military leaders from the GCC, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan for a Dragon Group meeting, which could not be more timely.

The UK values its relationships with our Middle Eastern partners and remains committed to working together to strengthen regional security.

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

This week RAF Typhoons have flown alongside French Rafale jets - the first time the UK has taken part in a French nuclear air exercise. It's a landmark step in UK-France defence co-operation, and a clear signal that we stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies on European security and credible deterrence.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the UK and Germany's landmark Trinity House defence agreement.

The last year has seen our nations advance a joint programme to develop new long-range precision missiles, while German P-8 aircraft have flown from RAF Lossiemouth as part of a major NATO exercise.

Together our nations are stepping up to lead in defending Europe from rising threats. 🇬🇧🇩🇪

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Advanced tank barrel manufacturing returns to Britain after two decades.

A £60m investment in Telford by Rheinmetall will create 100 new jobs in the West Midlands, strengthen UK defence and support economic growth.

Defence investment delivering security, jobs and opportunity 👇

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Read more 👇
https://t.co/bNGh4Q1whD

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Today marks the return of large-calibre weapon manufacturing to UK soil. 🇬🇧

@RheinmetallAG has officially opened its new gun hall in Telford, supporting 100 highly skilled jobs and helping better equip British Armed Forces to defend the nation.

[Rheinmetall @RheinmetallAG]

🇬🇧 New chapter for #British firepower: #Rheinmetall has officially opened the #UK Gun Hall in #Telford in the presence of the #British #Defence Secretary, @wesstreeting.

https://t.co/GgQRg8rWC6

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

I visited @BAESystemsplc in Warton yesterday to see how defence companies are creating opportunities in every postcode for the almost 1 million young people not in work, education or training.

This is reindustrialisation in action.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

This morning Pte Katie Brazier presented a special poppy to Ivy, the Royal British Legion’s youngest poppy seller.

Thank you Ivy, and all those supporting the Poppy Appeal!

By wearing a poppy you support veterans and remember those who died serving their country.

@PoppyLegion

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Oman is key to UK security and stability in the Gulf, including through joint military exercises.

Defence Secretary @wesstreeting met Omani counterpart His Highness Shihab bin Tarik Al Said in London today to discuss closer defence ties. 🇬🇧🤝🇴🇲

[Assistant Secretary of War Mike Dodd @ASWCTDoddFather]

Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific requires real, deployable lethality.

Watch my recap from Maritime Big Play Pacific DVDay on how #AUKUS is taking advanced autonomous capabilities from the lab straight to our operators.

[Wales Office @WalesOffice]

Today, we remember the terrible tragedy of the Aberfan disaster and the 144 lives lost on 21 October 1966.

Heddiw, rydyn ni'n cofio trasiedi ofnadwy trychineb Aberfan a'r 144 bywydau a gollwyd ar 21 Hydref 1966.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The Houthi attacks on our ally Saudi Arabia are dangerous for the region.

Today @wesstreeting approved further UK military support for Saudi Arabia. RAF Typhoons will fly defensive air missions to protect Saudi airspace from drones and missiles. This builds on the air defence and air-to-air refueling support we have already provided.

Video credit: @BBCNews

[Office for Veterans' Affairs @VeteransGovUK]

Your questions answered!

Minister for Veterans and People Calvin Bailey sits down with Northern Ireland veteran Jonny Ball to find out how the changes to The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill strengthen protections for veterans.

https://t.co/dpcZR2358U

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Defending the nation is the Government's first responsibility.

Defence Secretary @WesStreeting in Parliament today 👇

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Three nations, one shared mission.

The AUKUS programme is a cornerstone of defence for the 🇬🇧, 🇦🇺 & 🇺🇸.

Maritime Big Play is now underway in San Diego and will showcase how all three partner nations can integrate, coordinate and fight together across the entire maritime domain.

[Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD]

The thoughts of the entire UK Armed Forces are with our Canadian allies at this incredibly difficult time.

We stand with you today - as ever - as the closest of partners and friends.

[Wes Streeting @wesstreeting]

My deepest condolences to all those mourning the Canadian Armed Forces personnel who tragically lost their lives at the base in Wainwright - and with those who have suffered injuries during this terrible incident.

To our Canadian friends - we stand with you and grieve with you. 🇬🇧🇨🇦