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[Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay]

Southport will host next year’s #ArmedForcesDay national event!

Following yesterday’s spectacular display of support in Aldershot, Merseyside will take on the honour of hosting the nation’s celebration of the Armed Forces community.

Congratulations, Southport! 🇬🇧

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

Great to join #ArmedForcesDay celebrations in Aldershot today.

Thank you @RushmoorCouncil and the community for all their work, and to everyone involved in more than 230 events across the country.

To all who serve and those who support them — thank you. (1/2)

[Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD]

Brilliant to see the Armed Forces community gather in Aldershot and Farnborough today for this year’s #ArmedForcesDay

The celebrations remind us that the strength of our Armed Forces is rooted in the enduring bond between the nation and those who serve.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Making an entrance! #ArmedForcesDay

The RAF Falcons land in Aldershot to dazzle crowds at our national celebration. 🪂

@ArmedForcesDay is an important chance to honour the relationship between the Armed Forces and the communities they serve 🤝

[Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay]

Happy Armed Forces Day! 🇬🇧

Aldershot and Farnborough have hosted a spectacular parade at the national event, featuring military bands and flypasts from the Royal Air Force.

From veterans to cadets, all three services have joined the celebrations! 🤝

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Today is Armed Forces Day – a special day to celebrate and show appreciation to the men and women who keep the UK secure at home, and strong abroad 🇬🇧

Support your local #ArmedForcesDay event today!

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

Permanent Joint Headquarters is crucial for planning, coordinating and delivering the UK’s military operations around the world.

Good to be back at Northwood today to meet @PJHQ_CJO and our brilliant personnel working to keep the nation safe. Thank you for your service.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 26 June 2026.

Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: https://t.co/iHx9Po1gKj

#StandWithUkraine

[National Armaments Director Group @UKArmaments]

100th Boxer has rolled off the production line.

Manufactured in the UK at @RH_BAES_Land in Telford and @WFEL_bridges in Stockport, this milestone represents supply chain excellence and the UK's ability to produce world-class armoured vehicles. 🇬🇧

🔗 https://t.co/Xf5Wnwja0M

[NATO @NATO]

Stronger together, at sea 🌊

🇬🇧United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group goes under NATO command to support Arctic Sentry, NATO's vigilance activity in the High North, boosting security and NATO presence in the northern part of the Alliance

🔗 https://t.co/9cF8pForZY

[Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay]

An @easyJet pilot in a @royalairforce uniform? 👀

It's not everyday that easyJet's COO flies from @LDNLutonAirport wearing a military flight suit. ✈️

But today we're paying tribute to those who balance civilian careers with service to our country.

#ArmedForcesWeek #ReservesDay

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Reserve Forces make an invaluable contribution to our nation's security. 🇬🇧

They are a lever we can pull to surge support to our regular forces.

And a vital source of expertise in areas like cyber, medicine and intelligence. 👩‍⚕️

Today we thank them for balancing their civilian careers with serving their country.

Happy #ReservesDay.

#ArmedForcesWeek

[Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧 @ArmedForcesDay]

Good luck! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ArmedForcesWeek

Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world are wishing England and Scotland the best of luck for their World Cup matches this week.

[Dan Jarvis MP @DanJarvisMBE]

At @RUSI_org this evening, I set out the urgent need for our Armed Forces to be a flexible, hybrid, integrated force that can deter and fight across every domain.

There is no silver bullet solution, so as we spend more on defence, we must make every pound count.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

From the skies above Europe, the UK is helping strengthen @NATO air power.

These images show RAF Voyager crews supporting NATO aircraft during Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026.

Flying more than 10 refuelling sorties across Europe, the UK played a key role in enabling Allied air operations and strengthening NATO collective defence.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

Nationwide celebrations of the UK Armed Forces have begun 🇬🇧

The flags have been raised across the country today to mark the start of Armed Forces Week 2026.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The UK and Ireland have a long history of defence cooperation - from humanitarian operations to military education and staff exchanges.

Defence Secretary @DanJarvisMBE met with his counterpart @HMcEntee in London today to further strengthen the defence relationship 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪

[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]

As the whole country prepares to mark #ArmedForcesWeek, Minister Calvin Bailey joined celebrations in Coleraine, Northern Ireland this weekend.

Thank you to the entire Armed Forces community - military personnel, reservists, veterans, cadets and their families and supporters.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.

The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 19 June 2026.

#StandWithUkraine