UK and Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation deal
The governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia have announced a new Military and Security Cooperation Agreement, signed in Jeddah by the Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon and the Saudi Crown Prince HRH Mohammed bin Salman.
B-1B Bombers, F-35Bs, Japanese and South Korean aircraft in show of force aimed at North Korea
US Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft joined Japanese and South Korean military aircraft in response to the launch by North Korea of an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan.
UK Government provide update on response to Hurricane Maria
Secretary of State, Damian Green, chaired a COBR meeting to discuss the Government’s response to Hurricane Irma and preparations for Hurricane Maria.
Russian attack helicopter accidentally strikes spectators during exercise
A video has emerged reportedly showing a Russian attack helicopter accidentally striking spectators while taking part in the Zapad 2017 military exercise.
3 Commando Brigade provide medical support across British Virgin Islands
Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Andy Matheson is the Regimental Medical Officer (RMO) deployed with Alpha Company, 40 Commando Royal Marines to the British Virgin Islands.
British troops focus efforts on ‘restoring normal life’ in Caribbean
Royal Marines and Army Commando Engineers have started restoring vital services on the Turks and Caicos Islands after a special team flew in to assess damage.
North Korea fires missile over Japan
North Korea have fired an intermediate range ballistic missile eastwards over Japan and into the Pacific on Friday.
UK confirms offer of ‘deep security partnership’ with EU post-Brexit
The UK Government has confirmed it has offered to contribute military assets to EU operations, cooperate on sanctions and agree joint positions on foreign policy as part of a 'deep security partnership' with the EU after Brexit.
DSEI 2017: Saab presents a new Gripen ‘Aggressor’ variant
Saab have presented a new variant of Gripen, the 'Aggressor' at DSEI in London this week.
Bahrain plans $4bn F-16V Viper purchase
The US government has agreed to a potential sale worth nearly $4 billion of the latest F-16V fighter jet variant to Bahrain, the State Department announced.
