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UK and Germany to jointly hunt Russian submarines from Lossiemouth one year after landmark defence a

Government launches 'Back British' industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses, and skills

UK reaffirms commitment to NATO peacekeeping in Kosovo

UK and NATO nations ramp up response to Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and incursions into Europe

UK Defence Footprint – making defence an engine for growth

20,000 UK jobs secured as Türkiye buys 20 Typhoon jets in biggest fighter jet deal in a generation

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We work for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity. MOD is a ministerial department, supported by 25 agencies and public bodies .

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