Rehanna Jones

Press Officer @DefenceHQ 🇬🇧 ex @NATOpress

[The Telegraph @Telegraph]

Britain is exploring whether to deploy Australian-made radars on Royal Navy warships under a new agreement struck with Canberra.

Luke Pollard, a defence minister, said the “world-leading” systems had the potential to improve air defences and the Ministry of Defence was deliberately taking a “broad” view of their potential ⤵️
https://t.co/ZxoaHnUboO

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

The United Kingdom remains committed to AUKUS - we are all in on AUKUS.

That was the message from our new PM I carried to Australia as I saw the facilities being readied for the new SSN-AUKUS submarines. 🇬🇧🇦🇺https://t.co/G1hkrksPAR

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Armed Forces Week starts today! 🇬🇧

Thank you to the men and women whose commitment, dedication and sacrifice help keep the UK safe at home and strong abroad.

#ArmedForcesWeek

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

This morning, UK forces boarded a Russian tanker in the English Channel that was secretly helping to bankroll Putin's war in Ukraine.

The first operation of its kind led by British forces, and a clear message: there is nowhere to hide.

[Reuters @Reuters]

UK to spend $1.35 billion on new howitzers for the British Army https://t.co/pmQLLRNDiS https://t.co/pmQLLRNDiS

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

We've signed a significant £1 billion contract for 72 Remote Controlled Howitzer artillery systems (RCH 155).

The RCH 155 is the future of @britisharmy artillery capability and it's being built by workers in Telford and Stockport, using British steel from Sheffield.

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

Shocking Russian drone attacks on Ukraine over the last 24 hours.

I’ve directed for UK deliveries of air defence and counter-drone systems to be accelerated as fast as possible.

We stand with Ukraine in the face of Putin’s aggression. Our thoughts are with Ukrainian families.

[Larisa Brown @larisamlbrown]

NEW: Britain rearms with 72 RCH 155 guns, which are capable of firing eight rounds per minute at targets more than 40 miles away. The £1bn deal will see the first deliveries in 2028 https://t.co/VsOMrdFbzx

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from @16AirAssltBCT jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

Skyhammer is the UK’s answer to Shahed-style drone threats.

This week I joined live trials in Jordan of the Skyhammer interceptor missile, following a multi-million-pound contract with veteran-led start-up Cambridge Aerospace.

We're delivering for defence and British industry

[John Healey @JohnHealey_MP]

In a more dangerous world, our national security is the guarantor of our economic security.

@RachelReevesMP and I are determined to bring together investors in a new partnership that delivers for our security, for our economy and for hard working families across the country.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

During WWII, an Ace was a pilot credited with five confirmed enemy aircraft strikes in combat.

For the first time, as part of defensive operations in the Middle East, multiple gunners from @RoyalAirForce Regiment have hit this historic benchmark.

[BBC Newsnight @BBCNewsnight]

"I wanna go faster and faster and faster... trust me you'll never get me to go too fast."

Defence Minister Al Carns addresses the delays in deployment of the Royal Navy.

#Newsnight

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The UK is stepping up for our partners in the Gulf.

Defence Minister @LukePollard convened 13 UK defence companies alongside Gulf ambassadors and defence attachés to explore urgent defensive support against Iranian drone and missile attacks.

UK industry is ready to deliver.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Update on UK operations in the Middle East, 17 March 2026.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Our Armed Forces are working day and night in the Middle East to protect our people, our allies and our national interests.

[NATO Spokesperson @NATOpress]

On Tuesday 17 March @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte will travel to the United Kingdom

He will meet 🇬🇧 Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer and 🇺🇦 President @ZelenskyyUa. He will also take part in an event at the Houses of Parliament

https://t.co/F5nrXGLSLK

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

HMS Dragon has begun her journey to the eastern Mediterranean to join the UK's defensive operations in the region.

Hundreds of well-wishers, including loved ones of the ship's crew, lined the seawall as the ship sailed from Portsmouth.

🔗https://t.co/xQqazM6Mcd

[UK in UAE 🇬🇧🇦🇪 @ukinuae]

Last night, UK military aircraft operated over the UAE alongside our Emirati hosts.

Group Captain Sandy Sandilands, UK Defence Attaché to the UAE, explains more.

#ukinuaecrisisresponse26 #ukuaecr26

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

An update on UK operations in the Middle East, 09 March 2026.