Three RAF Chinooks, with Apaches & Wildcats from the British Army 🇬🇧 have deployed to Eastern Europe to take part in the largest NATO exercise since the Cold War. 🚁

Exercise Swift Response is part of NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender.

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More than a century has passed since the end of the First World War and in the years since, the UK is proud to have served side-by-side with our counterparts from Australia and New Zealand.

Today, on Anzac Day, we honour them.

Today’s £75 billion uplift in defence spending is an undeniable message to Britain’s enemies.

Leaving no doubt of our resolve to protect Britain from the threats of a more dangerous world.

Our support to Ukraine is unwavering.

We’ve announced an extra £500 million funding this year, and the donation is our biggest package of military equipment to date.

Record UK backing to help Ukraine kick Putin out, for good.

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The strongest military Alliance in history, NATO, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year!
Today, on the streets of City of Norfolk, VA, you have the opportunity to witness the unity of the Allied Nations first-hand.

#1NATO75years   #WeAreNATO

US House support for $60bn funding for Ukraine is a vital step forward.

If Putin ever doubted the West's resolve to back Ukraine, this shows our collective will is undimmed.

With support, Ukraine can and will win.
#StandWithUkraine

The Royal Air Force is saving lives by getting desperately needed aid directly into Gaza.

In the last few hours we’ve successfully completed the UK’s seventh airdrop and we will not stop there -  I am personally committed to ramping up UK aid to save more innocent lives.

“The threats we will face in the future, we won’t be able to face alone,” says Strategic Command Head Gen Jim Hockenhull, speaking at Atlantic Council's Commanders Series.

“Effective coalition will be critical to success”. Our relationship with the US is 'absolutely vital”. 🧵 (1/2)

Ukraine has inspired the world with their unique bravery and spirit.

One soldier tells her powerful story of serving her country and the impact it’s had on her life.

👉 Watch the full video here: ow.ly/X0PK50R95V6

🇺🇦 #StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦

NATO’s Allied Command Transformation is doing incredible work to make NATO more prepared for the future.
As part of wider US engagement, Commander Strategic Command Gen Jim Hockenhull visited UK personnel & allies in Virginia, pioneering solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.

Representing GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland Campaign at the MiamiBeachPride Parade 🌈, proudly marching as the Miami Diplomats for Equality group, together with the Consulates of Ireland, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, Japan and the Netherlands.
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#SeeThingsDifferently #LoveIsLove

Global alliances are central to our collective security.
Join Atlantic Council on Thurs 18th April, where Strategic Command Commander Gen Hockenhull will cover insights & implications from the war in Ukraine, the threats & opportunities of emerging tech & more: atlanticcouncil.org/event/a-conver…

Iran's reckless attacks on Israel will only further inflame tensions in the Middle East.

The UK calls on the Iranian regime to stop this serious escalation, which is in no one’s interest.

Additional Royal Air Force jets and air refuelling tankers have deployed to the Middle East to bolster Op Shader, the UK’s existing counter-Daesh operation in Iraq & Syria.
 
In addition, the jets will intercept airborne attacks within range of our existing missions. My statement:

Across the globe, from routine sick calls to treating combat casualties, our military healthcare team are incredible. And UK Surgeon Capt Steve Bland, based in Washington DC for @ukstratcom, is no exception. He's the Executive Officer for the 🇬🇧-🇺🇸 Military Medical Task Force. 🧵

British Defence Personnel at NATO ACT in Virginia are doing incredible work to ensure @NATO is ready for tomorrows challenges and threats.

The meaningful participation of women in building long-lasting peace leads to better outcomes.
The UK’s Air Attache to the US, Air Cdre Nicola Thomas, was honoured to participate in a wide-ranging discussion on women, peace and security at the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery.

As we continue to mark 75 years of NATO, Royal Navy Commander Katie Thomas takes a break from her day job at NATO ACT to tell us exactly why there's strength in numbers.

#1NATO75years | #WeAreNATO | @NATO

Today, we celebrate 75 years of the most formidable and potent defence alliance the planet has ever seen.

Happy Birthday NATO. #1NATO75years

Allied & NATO flags lining the Mall to Buckingham Palace in London today to mark the Alliance’s 75th anniversary. NATO is the bedrock of our security, allowing us to determine our own future & live freely by our values.