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

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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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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Tomorrow, we want our support for Ukraine to be heard around the world. On Ukrainian Independence Day, join us in a moment to make noise for the bravery and resilience of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 See how to get involved here 👉 #MakeNoiseForUkraine

Tomorrow, we want our support for Ukraine to be heard around the world. On Ukrainian Independence Day, join us in a moment to make noise for the bravery and resilience of Ukraine. 🇺🇦 See how to get involved here 👉 #MakeNoiseForUkraine

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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 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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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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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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This International Women's Day we pay thanks to the women working across our Armed Forces.

This International Women's Day we pay thanks to the women working across our Armed Forces.

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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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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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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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A special tribute to the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. From her many friends, fans and admirers across the pond.

A special tribute to the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton. From her many friends, fans and admirers across the pond.

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We're sharing technology with Ukraine that will enable them build Storm Shadow missiles on their own soil. "We will stand with them for as long as it takes." - Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP this morning from Devonport on Ukrainian Independence Day. Video: Sky News

We're sharing technology with Ukraine that will enable them build Storm Shadow missiles on their own soil. "We will stand with them for as long as it takes." - Defence Minister Luke Pollard MP this morning from Devonport on Ukrainian Independence Day. Video: Sky News

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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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Paratroopers on e-bikes. Anti-tank weapons on their backs. In and out before the enemy knows what hit them. This is one way the British Army is training to fight, on exercise on the Canadian prairie. Warfare is changing. So are our Armed Forces.

Paratroopers on e-bikes. Anti-tank weapons on their backs. In and out before the enemy knows what hit them. This is one way the British Army is training to fight, on exercise on the Canadian prairie. Warfare is changing. So are our Armed Forces.

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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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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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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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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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"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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What do the colours of Ukraine's flag represent? 🇺🇦 A blue sky of freedom and hope. Yellow for the country's golden fields and rich, fertile land. To mark #UkrainianFlagDay, Service personnel from UK Armed Forces and Генеральний штаб ЗСУ read Wings of Ukraine by Viktor Zubar.

What do the colours of Ukraine's flag represent? 🇺🇦 A blue sky of freedom and hope. Yellow for the country's golden fields and rich, fertile land. To mark #UkrainianFlagDay, Service personnel from UK Armed Forces and Генеральний штаб ЗСУ read Wings of Ukraine by Viktor Zubar.

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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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Same standards, same graft, decades of working together 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇿 The UK and New Zealand are teaming up on what matters most in order to keep the Indo-Pacific safer. Hear Luke Pollard MP's rundown on how our countries are pursuing shared interests.

Same standards, same graft, decades of working together 🇬🇧🤝🇳🇿 The UK and New Zealand are teaming up on what matters most in order to keep the Indo-Pacific safer. Hear Luke Pollard MP's rundown on how our countries are pursuing shared interests.

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🚱 Russian units are running out of water in Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

🚱 Russian units are running out of water in Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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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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Freedom. Sovereignty. Democracy. These are values worth defending. On Ukrainian Independence Day, we recognise the resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirm the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.

Freedom. Sovereignty. Democracy. These are values worth defending. On Ukrainian Independence Day, we recognise the resilience of the Ukrainian people and reaffirm the UK's commitment to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes.

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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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The Royal Navy monitors UK waters 24/7/365 and is ready to deter any suspicious vessels threatening us. 🔊 Lt Cdr Tom Sleight from UK Maritime Operations Command explained to BBC Radio 5 Live how the Armed Forces have recently escorted Russian ships in British waters.

The Royal Navy monitors UK waters 24/7/365 and is ready to deter any suspicious vessels threatening us. 🔊 Lt Cdr Tom Sleight from UK Maritime Operations Command explained to BBC Radio 5 Live how the Armed Forces have recently escorted Russian ships in British waters.

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As part of a package of significant combat power to accelerate Ukrainian success, the UK will send a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. Here’s a minute of the Challenger 2 doing what it does best. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

As part of a package of significant combat power to accelerate Ukrainian success, the UK will send a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. Here’s a minute of the Challenger 2 doing what it does best. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

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