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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.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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 🇺🇦

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 🚀

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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.

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 👇

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.

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 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

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.

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 🇺🇦

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

Three cheers for the veterans! #DDay80

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.

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.

🇮🇹🇬🇧🇯🇵 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.

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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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 🪂

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

Over the weekend in Singapore, the first ever AUKUS pillar 2 signature project was announced by John Healey. The project will develop, produce and deploy cutting-edge technologies carried by uncrewed underwater vessels, helping to secure the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific.

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 👇

The UK is committing HMS Dragon, Typhoon jets, autonomous mine-hunting systems, backed by £115 million in new funding, to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Today, John Healey co-chaired the first ministerial meeting of a 40-nation coalition. Multinational, credible, and ready to act.

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.

This VE Day and always, we will remember the generation that gave everything to restore freedom to Europe. #VEDay81

🇬🇧 RFA Lyme Bay has left Gibraltar, carrying underwater drones and cutting-edge minehunting kit, ahead of a potential deployment to safeguard navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Al Carns explains why this autonomous tech is so vital as part of a Hybrid Navy 👇

9,788km from the UK across the South Atlantic, one operation 🪂 British Army 🇬🇧 and Royal Air Force joined forces to deliver urgent medical supplies to one of the world’s most remote communities, Tristan da Cunha.

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.

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

Being a cadet can change your life 🇬🇧 From confidence and leadership to friendships and new challenges, cadets help young people thrive. That’s why we’re launching the UK’s first-ever National Cadets Week in October 2026. #NCW2026 Find out more:

This Armed Forces Bill puts our Armed Forces first – improving housing, strengthening the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting victims in the Service Justice System, and boosting our Reserves.

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.

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

The UK is stepping up to defend our people, our bases, and our partners in the Middle East. Defence Secretary John Healey shares an update from our joint Typhoon squadron in Qatar.

This Nemo can find you 🔎🐠 The NATO Submarine Rescue System's rescue vehicle, nicknamed "Nemo," can dive to depths of 610 metres to reach submarines in distress and carry 12 crew members back to the surface at a time. Royal Navy @SDA_MOD

On stepping up for Ukraine - we are and we will. On stepping up for European security - we are and we will. We are determined to put an end to Putin's war. Peace through strength.