Lord Vernon Coaker
@Vernon_Coaker
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Minister of State at Ministry of Defence Former Gedling MP 1997-2019
London & Notts
Joined November 2009
Joint UK-India Carrier Strike Group exercise deepens defence ties as deals boost UK jobs - https://t.co/Qyyn7C2lCr
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Britain's strategic partnership with India continues to grow as the powerful UK-led Carrier Strike Group (CSG25) conducted military drills with the Indian Armed Forces, completing a successful visit...
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It certainly is.
“A strong UK-India relationship is good for regional security.” UK Minister of Defence @Vernon_Coaker reflects on the conclusion of Exercise Konkan - a historic joint exercise between British and Indian Carrier Strike Groups. 👇 #ExKonkan
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Real privilege to join @COMUKCSG again and support defence and trade efforts on board and alongside with HMS Richmond.
The Strike Group has departed India 🇮🇳 after a highly successful #ExcerciseKonkan and great port visits to Mumbai and Goa. It was a privilege to train, collaborate, and strengthen maritime ties with our Indian partners- until next time 👋. #CSG25 #OpHighmast
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HMS Richmond ‘Alive With Opportunity’ showcase in Mumbai
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The UK hosted a flagship trade and investment reception on HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port, marking the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group to India.
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The UK & Poland have a proud and enduring defence partnership. 🇬🇧🤝🇵🇱 Defence Minister @Vernon_Coaker visited UK personnel on Op Cabrit as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence. The UK’s commitment to helping @NATO defend every inch of allied territory is unshakeable.
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At #WSF2025, UK Defence Minister Lord Coaker highlighted the strength of UK–Poland cooperation and our united support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. 🇬🇧🇵🇱🇺🇦 @WarsawForum @Vernon_Coaker
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An appropriate and strong message from our excellent Ambassador in Warsaw. UK 🇬🇧 🇵🇱 @WarsawForum
Warsaw Security Forum 2025 Wielka Brytania – silny i niezawodny sojusznik. Obecność Ambasador @MelSimmonsFCDO i Lorda @Vernon_Coaker na @WarsawForum to jasny sygnał: 🇬🇧 wspiera Polskę. 🇬🇧 wspiera Ukrainę. 🇬🇧 wspiera silny sojusz w NATO i Europie… #StrongerTogether #WSF2025
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This week we sailed over the wrecks of HMS PRINCE OF WALES and HMS REPULSE, part of Force Z. In company with 🇯🇵🇲🇾🇸🇬🇦🇺🇳🇴 escorts, the current @HMSPWLS and embarked forces paused in a service of remembrance, recognising all lives lost in 1941. #WeWillRememberThem
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I thoroughly enjoyed joining the port visit in the Philippines this week, as the Carrier Strike Group continues to demonstrate our support to the Indo-Pacific. 🇬🇧🇵🇭 https://t.co/eBT3Zz1hYA
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HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.
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HMS Richmond made for a great setting to display UK and Philippine innovation yesterday, our trading ties promise to fuel the engine for growth that is our defence industry.
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Yes a very important and productive visit. @ukinphilippines
Defence Minister @Vernon_Coaker is in Manila, visiting @HMS_Richmond, reinforcing the UK's commitment to maintaining a constant presence in the region. From defence cooperation to cutting-edge innovation, the UK and the Philippines are working together for the security of the
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A privilege.
We're delighted to host @Vernon_Coaker during our visit to #Manila. We'll also be hosting guests from @Philippine_Navy and the British Embassy. 🇵🇭 ⚓️ 🇬🇧 #CSG25
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The UK is concerned by China’s announcement that it is establishing a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal. We oppose any unilateral activity that changes the facts on the ground and raises tensions in the South China Sea.
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Russia crossed a line with the reckless drone incursions into @NATO airspace. The UK will fly @RoyalAirForce Typhoons on NATO air defence missions over Poland, deterring Russian aggression. This is a message to Moscow: you tested NATO, we responded with strength and unity.
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On the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, we remember the sacrifice of ‘the Few’ and the many who stood with them. Their courage in 1940 continues to inspire today’s @RoyalAirForce. Per ardua ad astra.
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From advanced tech to job creation in every nation and region of the UK, our Defence Industrial Strategy will deliver security and prosperity 🇬🇧 Today concludes #DSEI2025, where our Ministers showcased how defence is strengthening our capabilities while driving economic growth.
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"We have to be able to ensure that our armed forces, friends and partners and those we support have the ability to fight if necessary"🗣️ Lord Coaker, Minister of State for Defence, speaking at the Cyber & Specialist Operations Command (CSOC) Keynote Forum. #DSEI
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"I don’t want to read in papers.. #Ukraine had to retreat .. cos didn’t have guns and bullets to fight with, we have to be able to ensure our armed forces or friends and partners and those we suppt have the ability to fight if necessary”@Vernon_Coaker at #dseiuk2025 @ForcesNews🧵
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“..that’s why conference at #DSEi is so important …#Defence industry has to be able to deliver in order to stand up for the things we want it’s a partnership:all of u in industry are as motivated to defend democracy hurman rights as those in uniform..” @Vernon_Coaker @ForcesNews
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