"This will rapidly give our forces the very most advanced battlefield technologies as together we produce a range of cutting-edge sensors and weapons systems for undersea drones," says Defence Secretary John Healey.
Euro-Atlantic security and Indo-Pacific security are indivisible.
This weekend the Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP has been meeting partners from across the Indo-Pacific, as part of the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Together, we are working to ensure the stability of this vital region.
Beneath the streets of London, soldiers on Exercise Arrcade Strike defended the systems modern warfare depends on.
See how @HQARRC operated in a fictional secret underground headquarters, strengthening @NATO deterrence through integrated command and control 🫡
Discover more ⬇️
https://t.co/eG03Vf8ZiK
New defence deal secured 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇺🇸
Today, we announced the first ever AUKUS pillar 2 signature project.
Backed by over £150M, our new weapons and sensors for undersea drones will secure the High North and Indo Pacific.
We’re full steam ahead on AUKUS.
A @RoyalAirForce Rivet Joint aircraft operating in international airspace over the Black Sea was dangerously intercepted by Russian military jets – flying as close as six metres and triggering onboard emergency systems.
Despite these reckless manoeuvres, RAF crew completed their mission safely. The aircraft was conducting a routine flight in support of @NATO operations, contributing to the security of the Alliance’s eastern flank.
The RAF Rivet Joint is a specialist reconnaissance aircraft equipped with advanced electronic surveillance sensors, providing critical situational awareness to help safeguard NATO territory.
This incident reflects ongoing Russian aggression and heightened military activity across Eastern Europe and the High North – the UK will continue to stand firm with its allies, united in the defence of NATO.
The actions of Russian pilots towards an unarmed @RoyalAirForce aircraft are dangerous and unacceptable.
I pay tribute to the outstanding bravery of the RAF crew, who completed their mission safely.
This will not deter the UK’s commitment to defend our @NATO allies.
Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea - not acceptable from Russia. The RAF crew bravely continued their mission, not letting the jets put them off. https://t.co/nmSL1dzx0D
Proud to co-chair today’s Strait of Hormuz Defence Ministers meeting of 40+ nations, united behind a credible, defensive mission.
The Strait carries a fifth of the world's oil. Securing freedom of navigation matters for people at home & globally, and the UK is leading the effort
Strap in:parachute:
Paratroopers from the RAF and 16 Air Assault Brigade carried out a high-risk jump to a remote island to deliver urgent medical aid to a British national with suspected hantavirus — where parachuting was the only option @16AirAssltBCT@DefenceHQ
Across 7,000 miles and 48 hours, service personnel across defence came together to support one fast-paced mission 🪖
Troops from @16AirAssltBCT parachuted medics and life-saving supplies onto Tristan da Cunha after a suspected Hantavirus case put the remote island under pressure 🪂
A powerful demonstration of the speed, reach and readiness of UK airborne forces supported by the @RoyalAirForce
Read more below ⬇️
https://t.co/lRp7R2uIaj
@DefenceHQ@DefenceOps
Star of the moment ⭐️🤩
Fresh from delivering specialist personnel and vital medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha, this A400M stopped overnight at RAF Gibraltar after an earlier visit to Ascension Island.
Supporting the British Overseas Territories when it matters most 💪🏻
In a UK military first, Army paratroopers staged through Ascension Island before jumping onto Britain's most remote territory to deliver emergency Hantavirus support to Tristan da Cunha.
9,788km from the UK across the South Atlantic, one operation 🪂
@BritishArmy and @RoyalAirForce joined forces to deliver urgent medical supplies to one of the world’s most remote communities, Tristan da Cunha.
A British Army specialist team parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to deliver critical medical support after it was confirmed that one British national on the island was suspected of contracting Hantavirus
Brigadier Ed Cartwright gives details on situation
I am deeply grateful to the @16AirAssltBCT in getting urgent medical support to Tristan da Cunha.
This extraordinary operation reflects our unwavering commitment to the people of our Overseas Territories and British nationals, wherever they are.
Huge credit to our Armed Forces personnel for their rapid, professional response in getting urgent medical support to Tristan da Cunha.
A demanding operation carried out with skill in one of the world’s most remote locations.
Big well done to the team @16AirAssltBCT 🇬🇧
Well done to the specialist team - travelling to the most remote inhabited island on the planet - Tristan da Cunha - to help deal with this deadly virus
UK Armed Forces Personnel have conducted a Parachute Operation to deliver critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha - Britains most remote inhabited island overseas territory. Paratroopers and military clinicians from @16AirAssltBCT, jumped from an A400 aircraft during the Op.