Dan Hatton

Deputy Head of News @DefenceHQ. Ex @CabinetOfficeUK @UKNATO + @Europarl_EN. Recovering bruxellois, trying to find my way again in the UK. Views are my own.

[OSINTdefender @sentdefender]

An F-35B Lightning ll with the Royal Air Force managed to shoot down an Iranian one-way attack drone during defensive operations recently over Jordan, in the first ever operational air-to-air kill recorded by a British F-35, according to a statement and footage published by the U.K. Ministry of Defense.

[Green Bay Packers @packers]

He's taking everyone with him!

#GBvsPHI

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The UK & Poland have a long and proud defence relationship - since before WW2.

Today, Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP met @KosiniakKamysz to reaffirm this important partnership, and our joint support for Ukraine.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP today signed a joint defence declaration with Germany, kicking off a deep new defence relationship between our countries.

🇬🇧 and 🇩🇪 will work closely together to support 🇺🇦, boost our defence industries & ensure collective security in Europe.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

With @TeamGB set to arrive in France this week for #Olympics2024, Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP met British personnel deployed to Paris to help provide security, thanking them for their hard work.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Since signing the Entente Cordiale 120 years ago, 🇬🇧 & 🇫🇷 have been firm friends & close defence partners. Today, our relationship continues to grow.

Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP met @SebLecornu today to discuss support for Ukraine & explore ways to deepen our relations.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

"Our commitment to stand with the Ukrainian people is absolute.”

Traveling to Odesa, Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP met with President @ZelenskyyUa to confirm Britain's steadfast commitment to Ukraine will be reinvigorated by the new UK Government.

👉 https://t.co/8WrIagKcy3

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I met with the newly appointed Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom. We discussed the implementation of the security agreement and the preparation of a future 100-year cooperation agreement between Ukraine and the UK.

Our defense cooperation enables Ukrainian warriors to effectively defend against the aggressor both at sea and on land, particularly with the help of long-range weapons.

I thank the United Kingdom for its strong support of our country during this time of war.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Odesa. Together with the UK Secretary of State for Defence, we visited the hospital where sailors wounded in battles with Russian occupiers are being treated and spoke with these brave warriors.

I honored the defenders with state awards. I am grateful for their fight, service, and defense of Ukraine.

I also extend my gratitude to the medical staff who treat our warriors and bring them back to life.

[LBC @LBC]

'We're a nuclear power.'
'We have a superb army.'
'We have all the latest military technology.'

Armed forces chief Sir Tony Radakin tells @AndrewMarr9 some of the reasons why he's able to 'sleep well at night'.

[Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps @grantshapps]

This intolerable and illegal attack on maritime shipping is the latest on innocent people and global trade.

It is our duty to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and we remain as committed to that cause as ever.

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Hear ye, Hear ye!

The UK Government is now on WhatsApp 👇

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 22 January 2024.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/UrKAtu1Vea

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 21 January 2024.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/UrKAtu1Vea

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

[Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps @grantshapps]

“Peace is our goal, but preparedness is the price we must pay.”

75 years after General Omar Bradley spoke these words they are as true as ever.

📰 Read why the UK must prepare for a new and dangerous era:

https://t.co/3TTriJXAjw

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Cutting-edge @RoyalNavy missiles, used to shoot down hostile drones in the Red Sea, will be upgraded in £405 million contract awarded to @MBDAGroup

👉 Shoot down threats over 70 miles away
👉 Protect UK's Carrier Strike group
👉 Supports 350 🇬🇧 jobs

🖇️ https://t.co/Xm3sWkdh0z

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Trench warfare is a key part of the training for Ukrainian soldiers on Operation Interflex.

Military instructors from the UK and its ten partner nations are teaching Ukrainians how to prepare, capture and hold trenches.

🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine

[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

🎵 Hit me with your laser beam... 🎵

Scientists have successfully shot down drones with Dragonfire - the UK's first laser weapon, which could be fitted to future generations of warships to fend off air and drone attacks.

🔗https://t.co/StegGaINn5

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

DragonFire is an advanced military laser, being developed by @dstlmod and 🇬🇧 industry.

The laser-directed energy weapon engages targets at the speed of light, using an intense beam of energy to cut through objects, leading to structural failure.

👉 https://t.co/LmQcE9EPrg

[Rt Hon Sir Grant Shapps @grantshapps]

Yesterday I visited @HMSDiamond in the Red Sea to thank the Ship's Company for their incredible work defending Freedom Of Navigation, saving innocent lives and ensuring merchant shipping is protected from the illegal Houthi attacks. Thank you Royal Navy.