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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 06 October 2026. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/qq4L50ZUQti #StandWithUkraine
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Oct 5
A special message from His Majesty The King. 🎖️ As we celebrate the first ever National Cadets Week, we’re recognising the cadets, volunteers, families and supporters who make the Cadet Forces possible.
The Royal Family
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Oct 5
🎉 The first-ever National Cadets Week starts now! We're celebrating cadets, recognising the volunteers who support them, and highlighting the positive impact Cadet Forces have in communities across the UK. #NationalCadetsWeek
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Oct 3
Across the High North, the Arctic and the Baltics, Britain is leading the way. Through the Joint Expeditionary Force, we train with our allies to act at speed. Our forces are agile, united and ready to defend Britain.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Oct 1
✈️ 30% boost to RAF airlift capability 💷 £190 million invested 👨‍🏭 Over 350 UK jobs sustained We've extended our contract with @Airbus to maintain the @RoyalAirForce A400M fleet, increasing the number of mission-capable aircraft available each day to 13 by the end of 2027.
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