Since 2020, we’ve recruited more than 10,000 apprentices and graduates and invested over £1 billion in education and skills, strengthening the nation’s industrial skills base while contributing to local and national economic development. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/xvx7XWLtlz

We’ve reached a record achievement with more than 6,800 young people in training across the UK 🎉 Read more 🔗 https://t.co/xvx7XWLtlz

We will co-sponsor @RBVECharity's Great Tommy Sleep Out in 2026, marking our third year supporting the nationwide effort to raise vital funds for veterans facing homelessness in the UK. Discover more ⛺ https://t.co/O00glCaEdv

A moving poem about what remembrance means to the daughter of one of our veterans Michelle reminds us of the sacrifice of those who serve. We pause to honour the courage, sacrifice and service of all those who have and continue to serve. Lest we forget.

Yesterday, we secured a deal with Türkiye that delivers more jobs for our country. Today, I met with some of the workers who will benefit from it. We are backing British talent with British jobs.

Today's Typhoon export deal with Türkiye strengthens @NATO and drives economic growth for the UK. ✅ 20,000 skilled jobs secured ✅ Critical manufacturing capability maintained ✅ UK as a global defence leader reinforced This government delivers 👇

Securing 20,000 British jobs. Boosting our defence. Strengthening our security. That’s what our deal with Türkiye means for Britain.

The UK Government has announced an agreement with the Republic of Türkiye for the purchase of 20 @eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, sustaining more than 20,000 highly skilled jobs across the UK supply chain. This deal, worth £5.4bn, is great news for the UK – boosting @NATO

Congratulations to our Chair, Cressida Hogg, on her appointment as the next President of the @CBItweets business group. This recognition reflects Cressida’s outstanding leadership and the high regard in which she’s held across UK business. Cressida will continue as Chair of BAE

Today we published the UK Defence Footprint, a document that breaks down defence's contribution to UK growth, region by region. 🇬🇧 Our defence industries operate in every nation and region of the UK, operating as engines for growth nationwide 👇

How do you prepare to face threats flying at 3,000 mph with just 6 seconds to respond? That’s where, MIMESIS, comes in. MIMESIS is already part of the @RoyalNavy’s training, so scenarios like this feel familiar to personnel before they happen for real. Read how @MetroUK’s

HMS Agamemnon has completed her first underwater dive🙌. Conducted at @BAESystemsplc in Barrow, HMS Agamemnon’s onboard systems were tested. This included the ballast tanks which ensure she can surface. The vessel’s precise weight and centre of gravity were also established.

Find the #DefenceTalks podcast on YouTube now 👇 🚨 Watch the latest episode on emerging technologies in defence now 🔗 https://t.co/FXn9YveIHL #AI #QuantumComputing #Autonomy #Drones #EngineeringBiology @ADSgroupUK @BAESystemsplc

Entering service from the early 2030s, the Dreadnought Class will provide the next generation of the UK’s nuclear deterrent🇬🇧. They will ensure the nation’s security and that of our @NATO allies🤝. #NationalEndeavour #Dreadnought

Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP also initiated the construction of the fourth and final Dreadnought submarine, King George VI, which will secure the UK's nuclear deterrent when they enter into service in the 2030's.

Today, his Majesty King Charles III visited our Barrow-in-Furness site to celebrate the commissioning of the newest Astute class submarine, HMS Agamemnon. This nuclear powered submarine, the sixth of seven in its class, will soon begin sea trials after completing her

'The Future of Combat Air'✈️ 👀Impressive full-scale model of 🇯🇵🇬🇧🇮🇹GCAP fighter jet on display at #DSEI UK 2025.

Innovation beyond boundaries at #DSEIUK2025 From multi-domain capabilities to expert briefings – our stand put next-gen defence tech on full display. Discover more 🔗 https://t.co/d6Fv3BdOQQ

We’ve entered into a strategic partnership with @PGZ_pl to establish a new 155mm artillery ammunition manufacturing facility in Poland. 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱 Read more 🔗 https://t.co/hqHkxnkKu3

At @DSEI_event, we demonstrated our Armed Forces Covenant commitment – one we’ve held for over 10 years. Lee’s story shows what that means: turning experience into impact and supporting those who protect us every day. Join our team 🫡 https://t.co/026JCfxuEG