HMS Agamemnon has sailed from @BAESystemsplc in Barrow and will now begin sea trials 👏. Formidable, and highly capable, her departure showcases the best of British engineering and the dedication of tens of thousands of people across the DNE. Read more: ow.ly/2l3U50ZRnAa

An update on yesterday's incident involving a Hawk T2 aircraft.

Our dependency on space is precisely why it is increasingly under threat from our adversaries. My message at the Space Power Conference 2026. 👇

An update on today's incident involving an RAF Hawk T2 aircraft. Thank you for the well wishes to our people.

This is why we're investing more in our defence 👇 Defence Secretary @wesstreeting tells @BBCNews how the UK is deterring our adversaries.

Gulf instability disrupts trade, energy supplies and raises prices for UK families. The UK will provide air-to-air refuelling aircraft to support Saudi defensive operations against Houthi attacks, to protect the UK’s national interests. 📹: @LBC

I'm delighted to see cadets across the UK preparing to celebrate the first-ever National Cadets Week, starting on 5 October. 💪 It's a chance to celebrate our cadets, thank the volunteers who support them, and recognise the real impact Cadet Forces have on communities across the UK.

2 WEEKS TO GO! 🎉 The first ever National Cadets Week is almost here. A week celebrating the contribution of the UK’s cadet forces and the tens of thousands of young people and adult volunteers who support them.

Commemorating 86 years since the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey today. We will never forget those who died defending our nation and its values.

Cadets across the UK are getting ready to celebrate the first ever National Cadets Week, starting 5 October 2026. We’ll celebrate cadets, thank volunteer group leaders and explore how the Cadet Forces boost every community.

The UK doesn't seek confrontation. But together with our allies, we stand ready to defend every inch of @NATO territory.

Pleasure to welcome @SecGenNATO to @DefenceHQ to talk about how we build a stronger Britain in a stronger Europe, for a stronger NATO. NATO is the most successful defensive alliance in history. In a more dangerous world, this partnership is the cornerstone of our security 🇬🇧

Welcoming NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Defence HQ. @NATO is the cornerstone of our security, and together we stand ready to defend every inch of Allied territory.

The @DefAcUK plays a vital role in developing the specialist skills, expertise and partnerships that underpin our operational advantage. The Secretary of State’s visit provided a great opportunity to showcase this part of CSOC 👇

World-class training. Global partnerships. Shared security. At @DefAcUK, Defence Secretary @WesStreeting saw first-hand how military personnel, civilians, industry and allies come together to build the knowledge needed to keep us secure in an increasingly dangerous world.