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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 11 July 2025. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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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 โ€“ 11 July 2025. #StandWithUkraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท The UK and France share defence ties that go back generations. Today, we deepen that partnership ๐Ÿ‘‡
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RT @Birmingham2027: ๐Ÿšจ 2 Years to Go! ๐Ÿšจ. Weโ€™re proud to mark the countdown to Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 with ยฃ4M+ in support already seโ€ฆ.
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From Storm Shadow to next-gen cruise missiles, the UK and France are strengthening defence ties, supporting British jobs and our shared security. Yesterday at @MBDA_UK Stevenage, @JohnHealey_MP and French Minister @SebLecornu saw this vital industrial partnership in action.
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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The UK and France have stood side by side as allies for generations. Today, we intensify that vital partnership. ๐Ÿ”—:
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RT @Keir_Starmer: My first duty as Prime Minister is to keep the British people safe. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m taking our defence relationship withโ€ฆ.
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Applications to be the UKโ€™s first Armed Forces Commissioner close tomorrow. This is a chance to give our Armed Forces and their families a strong, independent voice and help improve support where it matters most. Apply now: Deadline: 11/07/2025
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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RT @SebLecornu: On the sidelines of @EmmanuelMacron's State visit to the UK, bilateral talks with my counterpart @JohnHealey_MP. Coordinatiโ€ฆ.
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Together we are stepping up on European security, boosting economic growth and supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. The Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP hosted his French counterpart @SebLecornu in London today reaffirming the ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท defence partnership.
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Strengthening the French connection. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท. British and French paratroopers jumped together over Oxfordshire, just a little way from Windsor, where the French state visit was getting underway. Forces from both nations frequently train, deploy and operate together. #StateVisit
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The UK Carrier Strike Group is training with partners including New Zealand ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ. F-35B jets and Merlin helicopters, part of a wider multinational force, are ready to defend and deepen ties across the Indo-Pacific under Operation Highmast.
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RT @AdmTonyRadakin_: Yesterday I was in Paris with @CEMA_FR to host the Chiefs of Defence from 30 nations for a video call ahead of the meeโ€ฆ.
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Sailors, soldiers and aviators were on parade in Windsor as Their Majesties The King and Queen welcomed President Macron for a state visit. ๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท . Defence and security are high on the agenda, as the UK and France look to strengthen the partnership that keeps our citizens safe.
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Defence investment added 14,000 jobs across the UK over the past year. New recommendations from the CBI Defence and Economic Growth Taskforce will build on this success: boosting jobs, driving innovation, and reforming procurement. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰
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RT @RoyalFamily: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง The King and Queen, and The Prince and Princess of Wales, have welcomed President @EmmanuelMacron and Mrs. Macron toโ€ฆ.
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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President Macron has arrived for an official state visit, meeting Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales on arrival at RAF Northolt. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท. The Armed Forces are making a major ceremonial contribution to the visit.
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Read more ๐Ÿ‘‡.
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Yesterday marked a major milestone as the new @GlobalCombatAir Programme HQ was opened by @meaglemp in Reading. This trilateral flagship facility will support delivery of a next-gen stealth fighter jet and over 3,500 jobs and 1,000 apprenticeships in the UK. ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
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Ministry of Defence ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 07 July 2025. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: #StandWithUkraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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