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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧

@DefenceHQ

Secure at home and strong abroad. Official X channel for UK Ministry of Defence.

London UK

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Joined September 2008

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Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧
@ArmedForcesDay
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Southport will host next year’s #ArmedForcesDay national event! Following yesterday’s spectacular display of support in Aldershot, Merseyside will take on the honour of hosting the nation’s celebration of the Armed Forces community. Congratulations, Southport! 🇬🇧
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Dan Jarvis MP
@DanJarvisMBE
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Great to join #ArmedForcesDay celebrations in Aldershot today. Thank you @RushmoorCouncil and the community for all their work, and to everyone involved in more than 230 events across the country. To all who serve and those who support them — thank you. (1/2)
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Chief of the Defence Staff
@UKCDS_MOD
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Brilliant to see the Armed Forces community gather in Aldershot and Farnborough today for this year’s #ArmedForcesDay The celebrations remind us that the strength of our Armed Forces is rooted in the enduring bond between the nation and those who serve.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
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Making an entrance! #ArmedForcesDay The RAF Falcons land in Aldershot to dazzle crowds at our national celebration. 🪂 @ArmedForcesDay is an important chance to honour the relationship between the Armed Forces and the communities they serve 🤝
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Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧
@ArmedForcesDay
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Happy Armed Forces Day! 🇬🇧 Aldershot and Farnborough have hosted a spectacular parade at the national event, featuring military bands and flypasts from the Royal Air Force. From veterans to cadets, all three services have joined the celebrations! 🤝
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 27
Today is Armed Forces Day – a special day to celebrate and show appreciation to the men and women who keep the UK secure at home, and strong abroad 🇬🇧 Support your local #ArmedForcesDay event today!
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Dan Jarvis MP
@DanJarvisMBE
Jun 26
Permanent Joint Headquarters is crucial for planning, coordinating and delivering the UK’s military operations around the world. Good to be back at Northwood today to meet @PJHQ_CJO and our brilliant personnel working to keep the nation safe. Thank you for your service.
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 26
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 26 June 2026. Find out more about Defence Intelligence's use of language: ow.ly/y8Bn50ZhC6w #StandWithUkraine
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National Armaments Director Group
@UKArmaments
Jun 25
100th Boxer has rolled off the production line. Manufactured in the UK at @RH_BAES_Land in Telford and @WFEL_bridges in Stockport, this milestone represents supply chain excellence and the UK's ability to produce world-class armoured vehicles. 🇬🇧 🔗 des.mod.uk/100th-boxer-ro…
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NATO
@NATO
Jun 25
Stronger together, at sea 🌊 🇬🇧United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group goes under NATO command to support Arctic Sentry, NATO's vigilance activity in the High North, boosting security and NATO presence in the northern part of the Alliance 🔗 jfcnorfolk.nato.int/activity/uk-ca…
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Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧
@ArmedForcesDay
Jun 24
An @easyJet pilot in a @RoyalAirForce uniform? 👀 It's not everyday that easyJet's COO flies from @LDNLutonAirport wearing a military flight suit. ✈️ But today we're paying tribute to those who balance civilian careers with service to our country. #ArmedForcesWeek #ReservesDay
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 24
Reserve Forces make an invaluable contribution to our nation's security. 🇬🇧 They are a lever we can pull to surge support to our regular forces. And a vital source of expertise in areas like cyber, medicine and intelligence. 👩‍⚕️ Today we thank them for balancing their civilian
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 reposted
Armed Forces Day 🇬🇧
@ArmedForcesDay
Jun 23
Good luck! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ArmedForcesWeek Armed Forces personnel deployed around the world are wishing England and Scotland the best of luck for their World Cup matches this week.
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