Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 1 August 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/WFgCHPs7yY
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
Congratulations @Lionesses! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Here was the view from the cockpit when an all-female crew piloted a @RoyalAirForce Hercules over Wembleyโs iconic arch ahead of Englandโs breathtaking victory! ๐
#WEURO2022
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Good luck #Lionesses!
An all-female crew took to the skies over Wembley Stadium in a Royal Air Force flypast ahead of the UEFA Womenโs EURO 2022 final.
The flypast comprised an RAF Hercules and two RAF Typhoons. โ๏ธ
Itโs coming home! ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ
#WEURO2022
๐ธ๐ด Meet the Long Range Reconnaissance Group (LRRG) who are currently on the peacekeeping operation 'Newcombe' in Mali.
๐ฌ๐ง The UK Armed Forces have contributed to security operations in Mali since 2013.
๐ฌ ๐ Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/aV4LNZKkvU
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 31 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/l2m2OqODU7
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
๐ฌ There is currently no armoured vehicle on earth that can stand up to the NLAW.
๐ Watch the video to find out about this anti-tank weapon.
#WeAreNATO
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 30 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/qHY0jStUD4
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
The Kremlin is growing desperate.
Russia has lost tens of thousands of soldiers and is using Soviet-era weapons.
Their outdated missiles are killing and injuring innocent Ukrainians.
Russia won't win this unjust war.
The UK continues to #StandWithUkraine
๐ The Armed Forces is a way of life and for Sergeant Masters sports has been at the heart of it.
๐ Travelling the world to play netball, meeting new people, and experiencing different cultures, no two days are the same for serving personnel.
๐ฌ๐ #WomenOfDefence
The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.
The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 29 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/elQG6o2bAt
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP explains how service children aged 4-11 will benefit from free Wraparound childcare from Autumn 2022. https://t.co/iN9qApC8wt
A step in the right direction.
Following successful pilots, Defence is pleased to announce the full UK rollout of the Wraparound #childcare scheme from Autumn 2022 as part of our commitment to make the Armed Forces a more inclusive employer.
#ModernWorkplace
Today Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP has announced that from the Autumn term time the Wraparound Childcare scheme will provide up to 20 hours per week of free childcare for the children of serving personnel aged 4 to 11 years.
Find out more: https://t.co/F26eW2YcI4
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 29 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/CD3LU2jI92
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
The @RAFRedArrows have helped welcome the world to Birmingham for the opening ceremony of the #CommonwealthGames!
Hundreds of Armed Forces personnel are supporting the Games with venue security and ceremonial duties.
#B2022
Athletes in the UK Armed Forces will represent their countries in the #CommonwealthGames over the next two weeks. ๐ฅ
Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world - and their Commonwealth partners and allies - have wished all the athletes good luck!
#B2022@birminghamcg22
๐ฌ Sergeant, Mum, Wife, Sister, Daughter.
โ๏ธ Meet Sgt Claire of the @RoyalAirForce.
๐คฑFrom breastfeeding rooms to acceptable hair styles, the opportunities and support available to the #WomenOfDefence is improving.
The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing.
The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 28 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/qMPs8CICqw
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
Armed Forces Minister @JSHeappey & Georgian Deputy Defence Minister Lela Chikovani yesterday agreed to enhance co-operation on Black Sea security & to work together via a package of joint military training & exercises, as part of our increasingly close defence partnership ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ช
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 28 July 2022
Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/Uxf7cRQ29Q
๐บ๐ฆ #StandWithUkraine ๐บ๐ฆ
๐ฌMeet Major Laycock a #WomenOfDefence in the Royal Engineers.
๐Army life isn't one-size-fits-all.
๐ด For Major Laycock it's meant working on the Birmingham Nightingale project, training in building refurbishments and competing on the Army Cycling team for the last 9 years.
Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP met US Ambassador Jane Hartley @USAmbUK at the MoD today.
He warmly welcomed the new Ambassador and they discussed the wide extent of the UK-US defence relationship and next steps to provide ongoing military support to Ukraine ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ
@USAinUK
Following a ceremony this morning to mark the 69th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute to UK Armed Forces, and those from around the world, who came to the aid of the Republic of Korea after its invasion by North Korea in 1950.
Veterans of the Korean War joined serving members of the UK Armed Forces and the @KoreanEmbassyUK chargรฉ d'affaires to mark 69 years since the end of the conflict.
Wreaths were laid in memory of the UK, Commonwealth and Korean Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives. ๐ฌ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ท
Armed Forces Minister @JSHeappey met Ghana's Minister of National Security Albert Kan-Dapaah & Deputy Minister for Defence Kofi Amankwa-Manu ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ
They discussed the Accra Initiative, a partnership of West African nations countering the threat from violent extremism & insurgency.
Congratulations @Lionesses! ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Here was the view from the cockpit when an all-female crew piloted a @RoyalAirForce Hercules over Wembleyโs iconic arch ahead of Englandโs breathtaking victory! ๐
#WEURO2022
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And it was an honour to lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial.
Australiaโs wartime sacrifices are indivisible from our own. Together, we must ensure that future generations continue to benefit from the peace & prosperity we have experienced since 1945.
Athletes in the UK Armed Forces will represent their countries in the #CommonwealthGames over the next two weeks. ๐ฅ
Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world - and their Commonwealth partners and allies - have wished all the athletes good luck!
#B2022@birminghamcg22
Thank you for the incredible welcome @BWallaceMP! I am grateful for the UKโs leadership on Ukraine and its unwavering support of the ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฌ๐ง defense partnership.
Claiming for compensation under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) or the War Pension Scheme (WPS)? See the new guidance video now available on YouTube:
https://t.co/3X7NEaK2Zxhttps://t.co/P8u2by7BsB
Very best of luck to the @England team ahead of their semi-final match tonight! England supporters throughout the Armed Forces will be cheering you on.
Enjoy this musical tribute from the @RMBandService. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
@Lionesses#WEURO2022
What are the challenges when flying air operations on the border of Romania & Ukraine?
In today's InsideAir we talk to 140 Expeditionary Air Wing, U.S. &๐ท๐ด personnel deployed in Romania supporting a @NATO_AIRCOM enhanced Air Policing mission. Listen here: https://t.co/cZTLnwxydS
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK
A day after signing the UN deal to resume Ukraine's maritime grain exports, Russia bombed Odesa.
Now Sergey Lavrov is touring African and Arab capitals claiming Russia will honour the deal.
The world will judge Russia by its actions, not just its words.
#FoodIsNotAWeapon
๐จ NEW contract announcement incomingโฆ.
We are delighted to secure a ยฃ41 million contract to procure life-saving digital protection equipment that will ensure the safety of specialist bomb disposal troops in the UK Armed Forces.
This week I visited Ukrainian troops being trained by British Armed Forces in North Yorkshire.
The UK is committed to doing all we can to help Ukraine continue to repel Russian aggression.
The Army is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Field Marshal The Lord Inge. His distinguished career and lifetime of service leaves a tremendous legacy. He will be sorely missed by @BritishArmyhttps://t.co/T71tDzxjV5
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall @ClarenceHouse
๐HMS Queen Elizabeth
Reflecting on 40 years since the Falkland Conflict, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have met with veterans and representatives from HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK
Putin denies his war on Ukraine is aggravating the global food crisis.
But Russian shelling is highly likely resulting in grain fields burning down.
These attacks and the blockade of ports are risking future harvests and threatening global hunger.
#FoodIsNotAWeapon
UK Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets will be fitted with the worldโs most advanced radar, following a ยฃ2.35 billion investment announced @airtattoo.
Full story: https://t.co/kaspjonn11
Hereโs a cool image for a hot day ๐
@RoyalMarines practise helocasting off north Devon, jumping into the sea from an RAF Chinook that has descended until itโs almost level with the waves.
The airborne technique is used by small units to enter a military area of operations.