The UK is ramping up its defence of the High North and Baltic to combat Russian hybrid threats with the Joint Expeditionary Force conducting major exercises across the region.

UK-Iraqi security cooperation is set to enter a new phase, as the Global Coalition’s military mission against Daesh in Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve, successfully concludes and its forces – including UK personnel – depart. 

National Cadets Week 2026 takes place from 5 to 11 October, marking a national celebration of the Cadet Forces.

UK and Euro-Atlantic security will soon be boosted, as the Royal Navy’s sixth powerful attack submarine departs from Barrow-in-Furness. 

British companies will gain access to extensive battlefield data from Ukraine for the first time to develop new AI models for advanced drone swarms.

CEOs from the most sensitive sectors of the economy will receive closed-door briefings on threats posed by Russia

Government defence spending with UK industry rose 3.2% to a record £34.1 billion in 2025/26, boosting jobs, SMEs and communities across the UK.

50,000 Defence opportunities for young people in major apprenticeship and work experience drive

Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Plymouth as Defence Minister Lord Vernon Coaker today confirmed the release of £50 million Government funding through the Defence Growth Deal, unlocking a potential further £34 million from industry and local partners.