Ministry of Defence4 days agoMore UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announcesThe UK government announces further air defence systems will be sent to countries in the region along with troops to operate them.4 days ago5 days agoVeteran abused for being gay seeks £50k MoD payoutA reparations scheme offers up to £70k to those who were forced to leave the military for being gay.5 days ago25 Mar 2026Charity to receive £1m to support more veteransHull4Heroes says the funding is "absolutely essential" to help veterans beyond the city.25 Mar 202620 Mar 2026'Workhorse' Land Rover fleet to be retired from Army after 70 yearsA service was held in Dorset to mark the beginning of Land Rover vehicles being phased out by the Army by 2030.20 Mar 202619 Mar 2026Inquest opens into army officer's deathAn inquest hears Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney died in a live firing training exercise.19 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Ministers still wrangling over delayed defence investment planMPs ask defence bosses why a vital investment plan promised before Christmas is still on hold.17 Mar 202612 Mar 2026UK troops at Iraq base shot down Iranian drones, Healey saysBritish forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed. 12 Mar 202611 Mar 2026HMS Dragon departs UK for eastern MediterraneanThe Type 45 destroyer's main role will be protecting RAF Akrotiri, which was hit with an Iranian-made drone.11 Mar 20269 Mar 2026RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says HealeyThe defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days. 9 Mar 2026...
