It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region. Royal Marine snipers disabled a drugs boat speeding across the Gulf of Oman as frigate HMS Lancaster dealt a £35 million blow to the illegal narcotics trade. Commando snipers brought the ‘skiff ‘– zipping over theContinue reading “Royal Marines’ bullseye shot stops £35m illegal drugs shipment in the Middle East”
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UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security
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 jetsContinue reading “UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence missions to bolster European security”
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 theContinue 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, andContinue 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,Continue reading “£1 billion of military support for Ukraine paid for using immobilised Russian assets as Defence Secretary visits Kyiv”