UK Germany Defence Ministerial Council Joint Statement
What was announced
A joint statement by the UK's Defence Secretary Wes Streeting MP and Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius MdB.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Today we held the second Defence Ministerial Council under the Trinity House Agreement. Two years after signing the Agreement, our governments have made significant progress in strengthening defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and Germany.
- The security of the United Kingdom and Germany is inseparable from the security of Europe. We share a responsibility to strengthen the European contribution to NATO, reinforce deterrence and ensure Europe is increasingly able to provide the capabilities and forces necessary for our collective defence. The Trinity House Agreement, reinforced by the Kensington Treaty, provides the framework for us to do this together.
- Today, we reaffirmed our unwavering support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s illegal invasion. As co-chairs of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), the United Kingdom and Germany will continue working with Ukraine and our international partners to ensure its Armed Forces receive the support they need. We agreed on the importance of continuing to develop the UDCG, strengthening the link between Ukraine’s requirements and partners’ capabilities. Beyond this, we remain committed to supporti
Figures in this announcement
Each line is quoted from the original. Figures are as the publisher stated them on the day.
- “We noted the significant progress in our landmark project to develop Deep Precision Strike (DPS) capabilities, with ranges over 2,000 km, to be delivered within the decade, supporting jobs across the supply chain for UK and German industry.”
Who and where
People
- Wes Streeting (MP for Ilford North (Labour)) · more news
UK bodies of power
- Ministry of Defence (UK government department) · more news
Global and regional bodies
Countries
Constituencies of the MPs named: Ilford North.
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
- Level 8: The UN and global treaty bodies · news at this level
- Level 6: National government · news at this level
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Defence and armed forces.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-germany-defence-ministerial-council-joint-statement--2
- Published 2026-11-02 19:50:01 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-02 20:00:05 UTC from GOV.UK
- Saved copy: receipt 6917, with its SHA-256 fingerprint
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Related official news
- Ukraine: WFP provides hot meals to Oleshky evacuees as UN pushes to restore power before winter
- New Belfast fabrication hall to support shipbuilding for decades
- MOD and Trail Riders Fellowship collaborate to promote safe access to Salisbury Plain Training Area
- The Welsh Rugby Union pledge support to the armed forces community
- Army Trustee appointed to the Imperial War Museum Board
- Ukraine: Oleshky ceasefire offers ‘hope’ for civilians as attacks on aid vehicles continue
- UK and Ukrainian industry unite to accelerate drone innovation
- Defence contracts to prioritise British jobs and skills
More from GOV.UK
- Home Secretary Earned Settlement Statement
- Building transport resilience
- Home Secretary unveils new rules for migrants settling in the UK
- Government announces new commissioner and interim chair to the Social Mobility Commission
- HM Land Registry publishes new avoidable requisitions data to help cut delays
- The Secretary of State Extends Transitional Provision
Also announced on 2 November 2026
- Secretary-General Appoints Major General Nicholas James Foxall of Australia Head of Mission, Chief of Staff, United Nations Truce Supervision Organization
- First Committee Concludes Voting, Approving 14 Texts on Regional Security, Disarmament Machinery
- As UN Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara Begins Liquidation, Secretary-General Urges Parties to Fully Cooperate, Respect Rights of Territory’s People
- Addressing Sixth Committee, International Court of Justice President Highlights Importance of State Engagement
- Secretary-General Condemns Death of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Worker Detained by Houthi de facto Authorities in Yemen, Urges Immediate Investigation
- Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Escalating Drone Attacks in Sudan