The US Department of Defense is offering $6.5million in aid to Mozambique following Cyclone Idai. The US DOD will assist the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in providing aid to Mozambique after Cyclone Idai devastated the country and surrounding parts of Africa. The funding will help provide responders, airlift, relief materials ...
The UK will boost its defensive capabilities by hosting a major international military exercise for two weeks from 30 March 2019. More than 10,000 military personnel, 35 warships, 5 submarines and 59 aircraft and helicopters from 13 countries will take part in Exercise Joint Warrior until 11 April. The aim of Joint ...
A new specialised infantry Gurkha battalion will be established and begin recruiting later this year. The new Gurkha battalion will complete plans set out in the 2015 Defence Review to establish five new specialised infantries. The 3rd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles will focus on providing training and specialised services. The new units will ...
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and Romania Defence Minister Gabriel Les have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance defence co-operation between the two countries. Welcoming Mr Les on his first visit to the UK as Defence Minister, Mr Williamson hosted discussions on issues of shared interest between the two NATO Allies ...