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A landmark agreement has been reached between Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak to cooperate on Poland’s future air defence system.

Joint statement by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksii Yuriyovych Reznikov

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A joint statement during the visit of Defence Secretary Ben Wallace to Ukraine on 16 November 2021.

240 extra HGV driver training places in boost for veterans

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The number of places for veterans to train as HGV drivers will significantly increase under new plans to better prepare service leavers for employment following their military careers.

World record RAF flight powered by synthetic fuel

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The RAF and Zero Petroleum have won a Guinness World Record for the world’s first successful flight using only synthetic fuel.

Two-minute silence as the nation remembers

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A national two-minute silence will take place today to remember all those who have died in conflict

£100-million investment for maritime electronic warfare capabilities

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£100-million contract awarded to Babcock, Elbit Systems UK and QinetiQ to upgrade maritime electronic warfare technology.

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