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@grantshapps
Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
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Iran is responsible for much regional instability thru' their illegal network of terror proxies: Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis + Iran linked militias + their direct attacks. So, if Iran thinks that these latest sanctions will intimidate anyone then they’re completely misguided.
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Minister for Defence People and Families, @AWMurrison has visited the Gurkha Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Support Battalion to view the newly installed single living and service accommodation.
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Students from the Universities of Wales Air Squadron, who study the role of Air and Space power in delivering the nation's defence, met yesterday with the Minister for Defence People and Families @AWMurrison
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NLAWs have played an important role in Ukraine’s 🇺🇦 fight against Russia’s illegal invasion. Check out what they're capable of below 👇 #DeliveringDefence
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Missiles and anti-tank weapons have been crucial on the battlefield in Ukraine. Defence Minister @jcartlidgemp visited @ThalesUK ’s site in Belfast, speaking to staff on the production line about their role in equipping the Armed Forces of both the UK 🇬🇧 and Ukraine 🇺🇦
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The illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is continuing. The map below is the latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 03 May 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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The UK has over 700 Reserves taking part in Steadfast Defender, the largest military exercise in Europe since the Cold War. Our reserves are a crucial part of our whole-force readiness to overcome emerging threats.
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 03 May 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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Launched this week, our people will be able to enjoy more varied, healthier and better value food as part of the new Defence Catering Strategy. Defence Minister @AWMurrison visited @ATR_Winchester yesterday to meet with military personnel and review the new offer.
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To avoid unpopular domestic mobilisation, Russia continues to advertise to recruit foreign nationals to join the Russian Armed Forces to fight in Ukraine. The experiences of these men can differ considerably from the promises made to them. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine
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@VeteransGovUK
Office for Veterans' Affairs
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We are excited that the UK bid to host Invictus Games 2027 has been shortlisted The UK has world leading health provision for veterans, with Op COURAGE & Op RESTORE. We are hoping to build on the legacy and bring the Games home to Birmingham. Read more👇
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@grantshapps
Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
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History has proven that the world is safer when Britain stands up to bullies - and that’s exactly what we’ve done. 📺 Watch @TheSun ’s first World at War podcast in full:
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👉Find out about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the impact it’s had on the lives of Ukrainian citizens and recruits in our new documentary. Catch ‘Britain x Ukraine | Access All Areas On Operation INTERFLEX’ on MOD YouTube Now 🇺🇦 #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦
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@grantshapps
Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP
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65,000 That’s how many Ukrainians are fighting on the frontline, after being trained here in the UK. From battlefield accounts we know the pivotal impact this effort has had time and again in creating the lethal fighting force Ukraine needs to hold back Putin’s criminal…
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 01 May 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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Stability in the Black Sea region is crucial to our collective security, in the face of Putin's reckless aggression. Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk met Moldovan State Secretary for Defence, Valeriu Mija, today & reaffirmed UK support for the region and for Ukraine. 🇬🇧🤝🇲🇩
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👉Drones are central to Ukraine’s war efforts. That’s why the UK has boosted its delivery of drones to the frontline - upping our commitment from £200m to £325m. By doing so we will get over 10,000 new drones to Ukraine. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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The @RoyalAirForce continues to deliver essential aid for civilians in Gaza. In the last few hours, we've successfully completed the UK's tenth airdrop, delivering more than 12 tonnes of water, flour, pre-packaged meals and tinned goods. More 📸 here:
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 30 April 2024. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦
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A collection of extraordinary D-Day stories has been added to the D-Day 80 website. From the Army officer who ‘saved D-Day’ to the only British medic on Omaha beach. 🌊 👉 Read them here:
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