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defence • Mar 29, 2026
RAF personnel named first drone aces in Middle East
HM Government said four RAF personnel earned 'ace' status after downing at least five Iranian drones in Middle East operations, highlighting UK counter-UAS performance.
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.
foreign_affairs • Apr 5, 2026
UK appoints first Armed Forces Commissioner
Polly Miller-Perkins named as the UK’s first Armed Forces Commissioner to independently investigate welfare concerns and report to Parliament.
defence • Apr 5, 2026
UK appoints first Armed Forces Commissioner
Polly Miller-Perkins CBE named as the first Armed Forces Commissioner to independently investigate welfare concerns and report to Parliament.
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.
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 2, 2026
EU readies €90bn Ukraine loan, speeds drone procurement
European Commission set preparatory steps for a €90bn support loan to Ukraine and approved defense procurement derogations to accelerate drone production.
foreign_affairs • Mar 30, 2026
UK, Germany, France, Italy oppose Israel death penalty bill
Four European foreign ministers urged Israel to drop a bill expanding capital punishment, citing discrimination risks and threats to democratic commitments.
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.
foreign_affairs • Mar 28, 2026
G7 urges end to Iran attacks and safe Hormuz passage
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint Iran statement after talks in France, calling to protect civilians and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
foreign_affairs • Mar 27, 2026
EU Parliament tightens Global Gateway and US trade terms
MEPs adopted a Global Gateway review and set conditions for the EU-US Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.
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 26, 2026
UK stance at HRC 61 on Iran attacks and reparations
UK backed Gulf partners at HRC 61 and cautioned against overreach on reparations, amid G7 and EU focus on regional security.
foreign_affairs • Mar 24, 2026
UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine and Summons Iranian Ambassador
UK renews backing for Ukraine’s cyber defense and self-defense rights; summons Iran’s ambassador over espionage concerns amid ongoing regional tensions.
defence • Mar 24, 2026
Tallinn Mechanism Boosts Ukraine Cyber Defence with €302.6M
Tallinn Mechanism members pledged €302.6 million since Dec 2023 to strengthen Ukraine's civilian cyber defence amid ongoing Russian cyber attacks.
defence • Mar 22, 2026
G7 Foreign Ministers Condemn Iran Attacks, Support Middle East Partners
G7 Foreign Ministers jointly condemned Iranian attacks on Middle East partners and reaffirmed support for regional security and sovereignty.
foreign_affairs • Mar 22, 2026
G7 Condemns Iran Attacks, Supports Middle East Partners
G7 Foreign Ministers jointly condemned Iran-led attacks in the Middle East, reaffirming support for regional partners’ sovereignty and security.
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.
foreign_affairs • Mar 20, 2026
UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Aggression and Announces Development Reforms
The UK condemned Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's self-defense, and outlined new international development reforms focused on fragile states.
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 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.
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.
foreign_affairs • Mar 18, 2026
UK Foreign Secretary Addresses Middle East Conflict and Calls for Global Action on Women’s Rights at UN
UK highlights Iranian missile strikes in Middle East conflict and leads UN call to advance women’s rights amid ongoing regional tensions.
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.