Burial services will be held on 27 and 28 March in France for first world war soldiers, a rededication service will also be held for Serjeant John MacKenzie.
Defence And Armed Forces
Latest Government News
- Press release: Urgent works and additional staff to rapidly improve conditions at Winchester prison
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Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Monday, 19 March 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Afghanistan for the first time
Friday, 16 March 2018
Military ties between the UK and USA have been reinforced following a visit to Washington DC by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster this week.
Friday, 16 March 2018
Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has outlined the MOD's increased support for serving personnel and veterans.
Friday, 16 March 2018
An RAF Warrant Officer who took up boxing to beat the school ground bullies will lead out the England Boxing team at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia next month.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
The remains of 2 unknown British soldiers were given a dignified burial service today, 15 March at the Orchard Dump Cemetery in France.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
We connect world-class technology and talent to military users, fund and accelerate pilots and take successful pilots to the JFC Innovation Sub Committee for decisions on prioritisation and funding.
Thursday, 15 March 2018
A 4 month Innovation focus on the Defence Medical Services to discover and progress ways to improve patient care or ways of working.
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Private Thomas Telford Edmundson laid to rest over 100 years after he died at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Perth (China Wall) Cemetery in Belgium.
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
One of Britain’s leading business groups has pledged to support veterans looking to set up or expand their own business.
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Dstl scientists work with Nottingham Trent University on knitted sensors to guard against hearing loss for troops
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
HMS Trent, the third of the Royal Navy’s five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally named at the Glasgow shipyard where she was built.
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Dstl funds innovative new technique for treating limb injuries for UK troops
Monday, 12 March 2018
A burial service is to be held on 14 March in Belgium for Private Thomas Edmundson and then on 15 March in France for 2 further soldiers.
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Two members of the team provide further insight into working within the jHub.
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Gavin Williamson has praised servicewomen for the critical role they play in defending the country, as the armed forces marked International Women’s Day today.
Thursday, 08 March 2018
UK Cyber Defence is getting a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
Thursday, 08 March 2018
UK Cyber Defence is getting a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham.
Thursday, 08 March 2018
Scientists set challenge for local schools as part of Soroptomists International
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, HRH Mohammed bin Salman visits the UK from 7 March.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
RAF jets continue to strike Daesh in Iraq and Syria
Monday, 05 March 2018
Six Slovakian Air Force firefighters have undergone training in the UK to learn vital skills needed to tackle major aircraft fires.
Friday, 02 March 2018
The Armed Forces are assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather over recent days.
Friday, 02 March 2018
Commander Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell hosted the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, on a visit to Joint Forces Command (JFC) on Monday 26 February.
Thursday, 01 March 2018
The Chief of the Air Staff today announced the RAF’s role in the launch and operation of a demonstrator satellite. Now in orbit, the Carbonite-2 offers sovereign, full-motion colour video from space for the RAF for the first time.
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in the UK for the first time.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster and Under Secretary of State Tomasz Szatkowski have visited the UK's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters (HQ) and Salisbury Plain.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Senior Fellow at Dstl is recognised for outstanding contribution
Monday, 26 February 2018
UK maritime forces are taking part in a French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East.
Monday, 26 February 2018
322 brand new homes for military families have been officially opened on the Ashdown Estate in Tidworth, Wiltshire today, 26th February.
Saturday, 24 February 2018
UK acting Deputy Permanent Representative explains the vote on the UN Security Council resolution for cessation of hostilities in Syria for humanitarian assistance.
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
A Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a world-leading combat air capability, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced in front of the defence select committee today.
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Dstl partners with the Alan Turing Institute to set challenges for data science experts
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Dstl works with Marines on UK's biggest annual chemical warfare exercise
Monday, 19 February 2018
The MOD has agreed to sell HMS Ocean to the Government of Brazil after 20 years of service.
Saturday, 17 February 2018
A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by the MOD, Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced today.
Friday, 16 February 2018
The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its counter-poaching training into two further parks in the country.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
The regenerative medicine at the front line innovation network event was held on 1 February 2018.
Thursday, 15 February 2018
Speaking at a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson set out his ambition for a modern NATO that delivers on its commitments.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
The UK Ministry of Defence has today submitted its final Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Belgium.
Wednesday, 14 February 2018
We asked our neuroscientists to explain the science of love on Valentine’s Day; Love triangles or the triangles of love?
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has presented the President of Nepal with the symbolic Gurkha Annual Report – celebrating the Brigade’s invaluable work.
Monday, 12 February 2018
The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited the regional power with global interests, Australia, to discuss reinforcing the modern partnership, as well as tackling the nuclear threat from North Korea.
Friday, 09 February 2018
Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities after the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill became law yesterday.
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