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A Royal Air Force 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.

A Royal Air Force 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.

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Released for the first time, images from the Noctis-1 military space telescope. 🔭👀 The UK's extraordinary new Borealis software will use these images and data from multiple sources to give us a faster, clearer picture of everything orbiting Earth. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology UK Space Agency

Released for the first time, images from the Noctis-1 military space telescope. 🔭👀 The UK's extraordinary new Borealis software will use these images and data from multiple sources to give us a faster, clearer picture of everything orbiting Earth. Department for Science, Innovation and Technology UK Space Agency

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The UK and Türkiye have signed a major deal paving the way for Typhoon fighter jet exports. 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇷 This key step boosts British industry, supports thousands of jobs, and reinforces NATO’s defence - keeping us safe at home and strong abroad. 🔗:

The UK and Türkiye have signed a major deal paving the way for Typhoon fighter jet exports. 🇬🇧🤝🇹🇷 This key step boosts British industry, supports thousands of jobs, and reinforces NATO’s defence - keeping us safe at home and strong abroad. 🔗:

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$Unguided rocket + laser = low cost drone killer 💥 The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) will be fitted to @royalairforce Typhoon fighter jets this May. The APKWS can destroy targets precisely and at a fraction of the price of missiles currently used.$

Unguided rocket + laser = low cost drone killer 💥 The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) will be fitted to @royalairforce Typhoon fighter jets this May. The APKWS can destroy targets precisely and at a fraction of the price of missiles currently used.

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At least 120,000 drones will be delivered to Ukraine by the UK this year. The majority made by UK-based companies. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 The new package announced by John Healey today will include long-range strike drones, reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and maritime capabilities.

At least 120,000 drones will be delivered to Ukraine by the UK this year. The majority made by UK-based companies. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 The new package announced by John Healey today will include long-range strike drones, reconnaissance drones, logistics drones and maritime capabilities.

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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!

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!

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Australia, the UK, and the US share a special bond that led to a unique defence and security partnership - AUKUS. At its core are shared beliefs that resonate across generations of shared history. This is AUKUS explained 👇

Australia, the UK, and the US share a special bond that led to a unique defence and security partnership - AUKUS. At its core are shared beliefs that resonate across generations of shared history. This is AUKUS explained 👇

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The Royal British Legion launches their annual #PoppyAppeal today. 🇬🇧 Wearing a poppy is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. 🙏 Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion launches their annual #PoppyAppeal today. 🇬🇧 Wearing a poppy is one way to thank the Armed Forces for the sacrifices they make to protect our freedom. 🙏 Royal British Legion

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156,000 ground troops 14,000 air force sorties 7,000 naval vessels The Normany Landings, 79 years ago today, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi occupation.

156,000 ground troops 14,000 air force sorties 7,000 naval vessels The Normany Landings, 79 years ago today, was the largest seaborne invasion in history and marked the beginning of the liberation of western Europe from Nazi occupation.

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The indefensible attack which struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv is the latest incident in a consistent campaign of damage against Ukrainian healthcare facilities. We #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

The indefensible attack which struck a children’s hospital in Kyiv is the latest incident in a consistent campaign of damage against Ukrainian healthcare facilities. We #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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An Aussie welcome to the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧🇦🇺 📍Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. #CSG25

An Aussie welcome to the UK Carrier Strike Group 🇬🇧🇦🇺 📍Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. #CSG25

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Three cheers for the veterans! #DDay80

Three cheers for the veterans! #DDay80

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This May we’ll celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. 🇬🇧 A military procession and flypast over London will remind us of the price paid for peace. VE Day 80 will be a time to reflect, rejoice and remember those who fought for our freedoms.

This May we’ll celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. 🇬🇧 A military procession and flypast over London will remind us of the price paid for peace. VE Day 80 will be a time to reflect, rejoice and remember those who fought for our freedoms.

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🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵 Defence Secretary John Healey today hosted his GCAP counterparts 木原みのる(木原稔) from Japan and Guido Crosetto from Italy. They discussed progress on the future fighter jet programme, as well as the skills and economic benefits of the work.

🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵 Defence Secretary John Healey today hosted his GCAP counterparts 木原みのる(木原稔) from Japan and Guido Crosetto from Italy. They discussed progress on the future fighter jet programme, as well as the skills and economic benefits of the work.

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Drones are changing warfare. In Ukraine, they are vital to withstanding the Russian assault. A 🧵 on how the UK is ramping up drone support for Ukraine.

Drones are changing warfare. In Ukraine, they are vital to withstanding the Russian assault. A 🧵 on how the UK is ramping up drone support for Ukraine.

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Anna's started her defence apprenticeship and is looking forward to what's ahead. The Defence Industrial Strategy will create thousands more opportunities like this, supporting the next generation 🚀

Anna's started her defence apprenticeship and is looking forward to what's ahead. The Defence Industrial Strategy will create thousands more opportunities like this, supporting the next generation 🚀

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Norway may row. But England roars 🦁🦁🦁 Good luck tonight team, from our Armed Forces around the world! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

Norway may row. But England roars 🦁🦁🦁 Good luck tonight team, from our Armed Forces around the world! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England

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Addressing the Farnborough International Airshow, the Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines how Defence and the businesses behind it will support the re-industrialisation of our country 👇

Addressing the Farnborough International Airshow, the Prime Minister Andy Burnham outlines how Defence and the businesses behind it will support the re-industrialisation of our country 👇

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"A stronger and fairer nation, built on the bedrock of security." Wes Streeting hit the ground running on his first day as Defence Secretary 👇

"A stronger and fairer nation, built on the bedrock of security." Wes Streeting hit the ground running on his first day as Defence Secretary 👇

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Warfare is changing. It's why we're making the largest ever drone investment in our Armed Forces. 🚢 Autonomous submarine hunting frigates ✈️ Drone "wingmen" to fly alongside Apaches 💥 Thousands of low-cost kamikaze strike drones 🛰️ Surveillance drones to replace older systems

Warfare is changing. It's why we're making the largest ever drone investment in our Armed Forces. 🚢 Autonomous submarine hunting frigates ✈️ Drone "wingmen" to fly alongside Apaches 💥 Thousands of low-cost kamikaze strike drones 🛰️ Surveillance drones to replace older systems

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Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂

Strap in: Follow one of our paratroopers from 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team jumping in to Tristan da Cunha – one of the world’s most remote communities – to deliver vital medical support 🪂

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This morning, UK forces boarded a Russian tanker in the English Channel that was secretly helping to bankroll Putin's war in Ukraine. The first operation of its kind led by British forces, and a clear message: there is nowhere to hide.

This morning, UK forces boarded a Russian tanker in the English Channel that was secretly helping to bankroll Putin's war in Ukraine. The first operation of its kind led by British forces, and a clear message: there is nowhere to hide.

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The UK's three main Naval Bases are set for a £26 billion transformation. Today, Luke Pollard MP announced the largest investment in HMNB Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth since the end of the Cold War, boosting the Royal Navy's war-fighting readiness for decades to come.

The UK's three main Naval Bases are set for a £26 billion transformation. Today, Luke Pollard MP announced the largest investment in HMNB Clyde, Devonport and Portsmouth since the end of the Cold War, boosting the Royal Navy's war-fighting readiness for decades to come.

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Your HIV status is no barrier to service. This #WorldAIDSDay, the UK is proud to become the first NATO nation to open up every single role in our Armed Forces to people living with HIV on treatment – meaning they cannot pass the virus on. Terrence Higgins Trust

Your HIV status is no barrier to service. This #WorldAIDSDay, the UK is proud to become the first NATO nation to open up every single role in our Armed Forces to people living with HIV on treatment – meaning they cannot pass the virus on. Terrence Higgins Trust

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British troops. Advanced capabilities. Strong alliances. During a visit to Estonia, the Defence Secretary met personnel deployed on Operation CABRIT and saw a range of capabilities in action, including the Archer artillery system, Army Rangers, drones, military working dogs and close combat survivability equipment. Together with Estonia, the UK is building a stronger, more secure future through the new UK–Estonia Defence Roadmap.

British troops. Advanced capabilities. Strong alliances. During a visit to Estonia, the Defence Secretary met personnel deployed on Operation CABRIT and saw a range of capabilities in action, including the Archer artillery system, Army Rangers, drones, military working dogs and close combat survivability equipment. Together with Estonia, the UK is building a stronger, more secure future through the new UK–Estonia Defence Roadmap.

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Buying British, supporting Ukraine. The first deliveries of British-made artillery barrels have made their way to Ukraine under a £61 million contract which supports hundreds of highly skilled UK jobs. Dan Jarvis MP visited Sheffield Sheffield Forgemasters yesterday to meet with staff and tour the facilities.

Buying British, supporting Ukraine. The first deliveries of British-made artillery barrels have made their way to Ukraine under a £61 million contract which supports hundreds of highly skilled UK jobs. Dan Jarvis MP visited Sheffield Sheffield Forgemasters yesterday to meet with staff and tour the facilities.

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A new UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, signed by Dan Jarvis MP, will strengthen NATO's eastern flank and deter Russian aggression 🇬🇧🇪🇪 More personnel, better mobility and the latest tech will ensure our forces are ready to defend allied territory and meet the threats they face.

A new UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, signed by Dan Jarvis MP, will strengthen NATO's eastern flank and deter Russian aggression 🇬🇧🇪🇪 More personnel, better mobility and the latest tech will ensure our forces are ready to defend allied territory and meet the threats they face.

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Servicewomen give so much to Defence. Now they're getting dedicated, science-led support to perform at their best. A new world-first guide on training, nutrition & health, helping strengthen operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces 🇬🇧 More info:

Servicewomen give so much to Defence. Now they're getting dedicated, science-led support to perform at their best. A new world-first guide on training, nutrition & health, helping strengthen operational effectiveness across the Armed Forces 🇬🇧 More info:

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Nearly home! 🇬🇧 After an eight month deployment, today the Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, returns to the UK. This was their journey. All 40,000 nautical miles of it.

Nearly home! 🇬🇧 After an eight month deployment, today the Carrier Strike Group, led by HMS Prince of Wales, returns to the UK. This was their journey. All 40,000 nautical miles of it.

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The Defence Investment Plan is a detailed roadmap to the future of the UK's security. Hear the key points from Defence Minister @lukepollard 👇

The Defence Investment Plan is a detailed roadmap to the future of the UK's security. Hear the key points from Defence Minister @lukepollard 👇

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There can be no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine. Ukraine's voice must be at the heart of any talks. It's our job to put them in the best possible position to secure lasting peace through strength.

There can be no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine. Ukraine's voice must be at the heart of any talks. It's our job to put them in the best possible position to secure lasting peace through strength.

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A memorable moment on Centre Court. 🎾 Representing the strong bond between the Armed Forces and the British public, a standing ovation was given to mark 80 years of military stewarding. 🤝

A memorable moment on Centre Court. 🎾 Representing the strong bond between the Armed Forces and the British public, a standing ovation was given to mark 80 years of military stewarding. 🤝

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A clear reminder: why we must support Ukraine in the fight today, to help secure the long-term peace tomorrow. John Healey from Kyiv 👇

A clear reminder: why we must support Ukraine in the fight today, to help secure the long-term peace tomorrow. John Healey from Kyiv 👇

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Our Armed Forces serve at an increasingly dangerous moment in history. The central purpose of the Defence Investment Plan is to ensure that they have the kit and technology they need to do the difficult job we ask of them. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP explains 👇

Our Armed Forces serve at an increasingly dangerous moment in history. The central purpose of the Defence Investment Plan is to ensure that they have the kit and technology they need to do the difficult job we ask of them. Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis MP explains 👇

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"A highly complicated operation executed with remarkable precision.” Secretary of State for Defence Dan Jarvis MP's update on the seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker SMYRTOS.👇

"A highly complicated operation executed with remarkable precision.” Secretary of State for Defence Dan Jarvis MP's update on the seizure of Russian shadow fleet tanker SMYRTOS.👇

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The Defence Investment Plan will equip our Armed Forces for the threats we face while supporting decent, well-paid jobs. Defence Minister @lukepollard and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby KC MP visited Anduril Industries UK to see how the defence sector reinforces the UK economy.

The Defence Investment Plan will equip our Armed Forces for the threats we face while supporting decent, well-paid jobs. Defence Minister @lukepollard and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby KC MP visited Anduril Industries UK to see how the defence sector reinforces the UK economy.

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