News story: Defence Minister reaffirms UK commitment to the Gulf
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visits Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman read more
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News story: UK aid arrives: Vital relief lands in Indonesia
An RAF aircraft has successfully delivered 17.5 tonnes of UK aid supplies to those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia. read more
Press release: FCO Press Release: Minister for the Middle East celebrates UK-Oman cooperation
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt has arrived in Oman for the 14th meeting of the UK-Oman Joint Working Group. read more
News story: UK to send transport aircraft to provide relief to Indonesia
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has agreed to deploy an A400M transport aircraft and a team of military experts to Indonesia to help with the aftermath of the recent earthquake tsunami. read more
News story: Wedgetail is on the radar, Defence Secretary announces ahead of NATO conference
Speaking ahead of this week’s NATO conference, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that the Ministry of Defence is in discussion with Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force about the potential for the E-7 Wedgetail radar aircraft to replace the current Sentry fleet. read more