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Showing 16 results for “Department of War”
foreign_affairs • Apr 4, 2026
Department of War makes PCS task force permanent
Department of War converted its PCS Joint Task Force into a permanent Personal Property Activity to improve support for service members, civilians, and families during moves.
defence • Apr 4, 2026
War Department forms permanent Personal Property Activity
Department of War made its PCS support body permanent, creating the Personal Property Activity to assist service members, civilians, and families during moves.
defence • Apr 6, 2026
DLA Energy supports Artemis II mission logistics
DLA Energy provided logistics support to NASA's Artemis II, with Space Launch Delta 45 supporting the launch from Cape Canaveral, according to the Department of War.
defence • Apr 2, 2026
EU readies €90bn Ukraine loan and drone production boost
European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn Ukraine support loan and fast-tracked defence procurement to scale drone output on 1 April 2026.
defence • Mar 30, 2026
Hegseth, VA chief honor Vietnam War veterans
Defense and VA leaders marked National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Washington memorial, recognizing Vietnam veterans in a joint ceremony.
defence • Mar 15, 2026
U.S. and Israeli Forces Near Complete Destruction of Iran's Defense Industrial Base Amid Operation Epic Fury
U.S. and Israeli militaries struck over 15,000 Iranian targets in 10 days, severely degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities.
defence • Mar 20, 2026
UK and US Address Ongoing Conflicts: UK Condemns Russian Aggression in Ukraine, US Differentiates Iran Conflict in Operation Epic Fury
UK condemns Russia's aggression in Ukraine with rising civilian casualties; US highlights unique nature of Iran conflict amid Operation Epic Fury.
defence • Mar 18, 2026
UK Strengthens Middle East Defence and Joint European Procurement Amid Rising Regional Threats
UK addresses Iranian missile threats in Middle East, supports British nationals, and partners with Finland and Netherlands on joint defence procurement by 2027.
defence • Mar 21, 2026
U.S. Operation Epic Fury Strikes Thousands of Iranian Targets, UK Boosts Gulf Defence Support
U.S. forces have struck thousands of Iranian targets in Operation Epic Fury; UK enhances defence support for Gulf partners amid Iranian threats.
defence • Mar 19, 2026
UK Enhances Defence Support for Gulf Partners Amid Iranian Drone Threats
The UK convened defence industry leaders to boost support for Gulf allies facing Iranian attacks, including ordering additional Lightweight Multirole Missiles.
defence • Mar 28, 2026
UK adds £100m to Ukraine air-defence support
UK committed an extra £100m for Ukraine air defences, taking pledges to £600m in two months and sustaining £3bn annual support.
defence • Mar 27, 2026
EU clears SAFE funds for France and Czechia, launches AGILE
European Commission approved SAFE plans for France and Czechia and introduced AGILE to speed defence innovation, directing €15.09b, €2.06b and €115m to capability and R&D goals.
foreign_affairs • Mar 19, 2026
UK Increases Humanitarian Aid to Middle East Amidst Escalating Regional Conflict
The UK announced £15 million in aid for vulnerable populations in the Middle East, reinforcing ongoing humanitarian and diplomatic efforts amid regional instability.
defence • Mar 26, 2026
UK awards £283.5m to support 3,000 defence boats
HM Government awarded £283.5m to maintain 3,000 small defence vessels, creating 100+ jobs, aligned with a procurement drive highlighted by a ministerial speech on 25 March 2026.
defence • Apr 3, 2026
UK urges UN–Arab League coordination on Gulf security
UK told the UN Security Council it would champion UN–Arab League coordination to address Iran-linked tensions and protect Strait of Hormuz stability.
foreign_affairs • Apr 3, 2026
UK presses LAS-UN coordination amid Hormuz crisis
UK urged tighter UN–Arab League coordination and cited efforts to secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, alongside G7 backing and new Franco-Korean maritime cooperation.