It might sound impossible but the UK will very soon have lasers that shoot down missiles & drones at the speed of light.

How? Because we’ve reformed military procurement to speed up projects that could’ve taken decades, to urgently get the new weapons we need to defend Britain.

The Armed Forces can’t and won’t be intimidated.

Those inside Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 stand up to dictators & terrorists every day - patriots, many of whom put their lives at risk to protect us all.

Those targeting us today are the opposite, cowardly criminals who I’m glad to see arrested.

Today, the Royal Air Force participated in the largest international airdrop of aid into Gaza since the conflict began.

The UK has dropped over 53 tonnes of aid into Gaza, as we ramp up deliveries by land, sea and air.

Six Royal Air Force Typhoons & more than 200 aviators have deployed to Romania to co-lead NATO’s air policing mission near the Black Sea.

I thank all the RAF personnel involved in this important mission, which will keep Europe’s skies safe & send a powerful message of…

It has never been more important for our defence that we forge strong partnerships with our allies.

That’s why today we’ve announced we’re scoping like-minded nations, including Japan, to join some of our AUKUS pillar two work streams.

The Entente Cordiale changed the course of history.

It laid the foundations for our victorious alliances in the world wars, the defence of freedom during the Cold War & now our shared support for Ukraine.

120 years on the extraordinary success of the Entente is unquestionable.

Today we celebrate the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, which united the UK and France against the great challenges of the 20th century and beyond.

As French troops guard Buckingham Palace for the first time today, we remember that this great partnership makes us all…

6 months ago today Hamas launched its heinous terrorist attack on families across Israel - taking the lives of more Jews than on any day since the Holocaust.

What was true then is true today - Hamas are a terrorist group which must be defeated and they must immediately release…

Our Armed Forces are doing everything they can to ramp up aid supplies to the people of Gaza - by land, air and sea.

That’s why today I can announce a Royal Navy ship is en-route to deliver more life saving aid.

With another daring raid, the crew of HMS Trent and the Marines of 47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines are continuing to dismantle the operations of criminal drug traffickers.

Having now seized hundreds of millions in drugs, I thank all those involved for helping to keep illegal drugs off British streets.

The UK and our allies stand unwaveringly with Ukraine.
 
As we celebrate 120 years of the Entente Cordiale, I hosted my French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu to share UK expertise & discuss ongoing cooperation to give Ukraine the support they need to kick Putin out.

On this day in 1982, the Falklands task force sailed on Thatcher’s orders to liberate the islands.

Today, because of those who sailed in that armada the Falklands remain forever British, and it’s in the shadow of their legacy that our Armed Forces continue to defend the islands.

On NATO’s 7️⃣5️⃣th anniversary, the alliance of 32 nations is stronger than ever - working together to protect our security, prosperity and sovereignty.

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Russia's aggression in Europe has already led to NATO expansion. I've no doubt others will want to consider whether it's time to join in with our collective security.
It’s important for Europe's defence that we stand together.

Today is NATO's 75th anniversary. Since Putin illegally invaded Ukraine, NATO has grown to 32 member countries.

Here is how NATO stacks up against Russia 👇

Thanks to everyone who's made the five UK aid drops into Gaza a success.

Over 40 tonnes of aid including water, rice & baby formula was dropped to people who desperately need it.

We'll strive to get more humanitarian aid into Gaza by air, land and sea.

A fifth Royal Air Force airdrop of vital humanitarian aid for Gaza took place today, delivering more than 7 tonnes of food supplies.

In the last week, 🇬🇧 has airdropped over 40 tonnes of supplies amid an international effort to urgently provide food aid for civilians in Gaza.

Service personnel have enough challenges without facing issues with their accommodation.

It’s my priority to improve the offer to those dedicated to keeping us safe.

It’s great to see new accommodation open at Imjin Barracks - and with approval from HRH The Princess Royal.

A further 7 tonnes of essential aid has been dropped into Gaza by the Royal Air Force as part of our sustained effort to provide relief to civilians.

35 tonnes have been delivered on 40 pallets in seven days as we pursue every avenue to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

We have delivered 27 tonnes of vital aid to Gaza this week after a third drop by a Royal Air Force A400M earlier today. 

The package provides food to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis, and the UK is fully committed to getting more aid into Gaza as quickly as possible.