UK and German forces test military mobility for Ex Trident Juncture
UK troops landed at Rotterdam in the Netherlands on Wednesday as German tanks boarded a cargo ship on their way to Norway for Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 – NATO's largest since the Cold War.
US Marines land in Iceland in initial phase of exercise Trident Juncture
Around 90 US Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit landed at Keflavík on Wednesday, marking the initial phase of NATO’s Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 in Iceland.
‘European security is UK security’ says Minister discussing UK-Italy defence partnership
Minister Mark Lancaster highlighted how the British and Italian Armed Forces can work closer together at a Protection of Cultural Heritage event,say the MoD.
Argentina protests Falklands exercise, despite holding own military exercises
The Argentine Government has sent a formal protest after it was announced that military exercises were to be held on the Falkland Islands.
UK reaffirms commitment to the Gulf
Minister for the Armed Forces Mark Lancaster visited Iraq, Bahrain, and Oman during his visit to the Gulf.
Airbus signs contract for HERON TP drones with the German Armed Forces
The contract includes both the provision of Heron TP UAS as well as all operational services required for the system.
Coalition effort in Iraq and Syria ‘Aims at Stability’ say officials
The coalition continues to help forces in both Iraq and Syria establish security and stability, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said to the press.
Japanese warship exercises Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time
The JS ATAGO used an upgraded Aegis Combat System to test their Ballistic Missile Defence capability for the first time.
US Forces conduct massive exercise ‘Valiant Shield’ in the Pacific
US military forces from the US Indo-Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2018 this month, around the Marianas Island Range Complex as well as on Guam.
NATO Chief lists benefits of alliance to the security of the United States
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is as important to the United States as it is to Europe, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in the US last week.
