Royal Air Force Typhoon patrolled the skies over Poland as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission Royal Air Force Typhoons have flown their first NATO air defence sortie over Poland as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry, strengthening the Alliance’s defences on its eastern flank following a reckless Russian drone incursion. Two British fighter jets took off from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Friday night, supported by an RAF Voyager aircraft, to patrol Polish skiesContinue reading “UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security”
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HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.
Joint UK-Philippine naval activity set to increase, including new maritime awareness capacity building. Cutting edge UK defence innovation on show, boosting trade opportunities and driving UK jobs and growth, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change. British Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond made a port visit to Manila this week as part of the Carrier Strike Group’s eight-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific. The visit reinforces the UK’s commitment to maintain a constant presence inContinue reading “HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.”
UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security
The UK will contribute Typhoons to NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission, after Russian drones violated Polish airspace British fighter jets will fly air defence missions over Poland to counter aerial threats from Russia, including drones, as part of NATO’s Eastern Sentry mission. Royal Air Force Typhoons will join allied forces, including from Denmark, France, and Germany, to bolster NATO’s defence and deterrence along its eastern flank. This comes days after a reckless and dangerous incursionContinue reading “UK fighter jets to join NATO operation to bolster European security”
£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv
Loan to Ukraine has enabled UK to deliver hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery ammunition, hundreds of air defence missiles, and other essential equipment. Money raised from immobilised Russian assets has paid for more than £1 billion of weapons and military support, purchased by the UK on behalf of Ukraine, the Defence Secretary, John Healey, announced during a visit to Kyiv today. This has enabled the delivery of hundreds of thousands of roundsContinue reading “£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv”
British training of Ukrainian troops extended through 2026 as UK marks Ukrainian Independence Day
Extension supports UK’s objective of supporting Ukraine to defend itself from Russian attack, while developing its Armed Forces to deter Putin in future From: Ministry of Defence and The Rt Hon John Healey MP Ukrainian soldiers will receive a further boost from the British military’s expert training, as the Government announces the extension of the UK’s world-leading training programme on Ukrainian Independence Day. The UK is stepping up and evolving its training support to ensure Ukraine’sContinue reading “British training of Ukrainian troops extended through 2026 as UK marks Ukrainian Independence Day”