News story: Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah
As the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally announce that Raqqah has been liberated from Daesh, the Defence Secretary has welcomed the news but cautioned there is more to do. read more
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News story: New Navy ship named in Glasgow
A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been named in Scotland today. read more
News story: F-35 jet and new batch of UK pilots cleared for Carrier take-off, Defence Minister tells Select Committee
A new group of UK pilots are trained and ready to fly the UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet which is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design featured on the UK flagship. read more
News story: Two World War 1 soldiers have finally been identified a century later
Two fallen World War 1 soldiers have finally had a rededication service a century after their loss of life. read more
News story: Mini drones set to investigate hazardous scenes, announces Defence Secretary
A pocket-sized drone and a mini-detector known as Snake Eyes are amongst the new high-tech gadgets set to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards, after Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced the winners of an innovation challenge. read more