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More beds completed for carrier crew

More beds completed for carrier crew

Friday, 11 December 2015

The second phase of innovative new modular accommodation for sailors working on the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier has been completed by the Defenc...

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Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Washington

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Washington

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon arrived in Washington today to begin a two-day visit to the American capital....

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Armed Forces Covenant to be extended as Annual Report is published

Armed Forces Covenant to be extended as Annual Report is published

Thursday, 10 December 2015

The Armed Forces Covenant ensures that past and present personnel and their families are treated fairly....

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Second Royal Navy Mediterranean drugs bust in a fortnight

Second Royal Navy Mediterranean drugs bust in a fortnight

Thursday, 10 December 2015

The Royal Navy has carried out its second drugs bust in the Mediterranean in as many weeks with HMS St Albans seizing around 320kg of cannabis....

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Operation Nightingale excavation shortlisted for prestigious archaeological award

Operation Nightingale excavation shortlisted for prestigious archaeological award

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

A Salisbury Plain archaeological dig has been shortlisted for a prestigious award from Current Archaeology magazine. ...

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2015 Christmas gift initiative for Armed Forces launches HMS Belfast

2015 Christmas gift initiative for Armed Forces launches HMS Belfast

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

Army, Navy and Royal Air Force personnel joined sponsors, supporters and trustees of the charity uk4u Thanks! to launch the 2015 Christmas Box campaig...

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Army engineers help with storm Desmond response

Army engineers help with storm Desmond response

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

Several teams of Royal Engineers have been deployed to help in the emergency response and recovery after the floods in Cumbria and Lancashire....

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Defence Secretary highlights defence boost to Scottish Jobs

Defence Secretary highlights defence boost to Scottish Jobs

Monday, 07 December 2015

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today visited key defence companies in Scotland to highlight the contribution MOD investment is making to its...

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Defence Secretary announces £800 million innovation initiative

Defence Secretary announces £800 million innovation initiative

Monday, 07 December 2015

While visiting Rosyth today, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will spend around £800 million on boost...

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Defence Secretary visits UK personnel taking the fight to Daesh

Defence Secretary visits UK personnel taking the fight to Daesh

Saturday, 05 December 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel tackling Daesh on the frontline during a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus....

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British jobs secured through upgrade to nuclear deterrent

British jobs secured through upgrade to nuclear deterrent

Friday, 04 December 2015

Two Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key programme milestones. ...

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RAF conduct first air strikes in Syria

RAF conduct first air strikes in Syria

Thursday, 03 December 2015

Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft, as part of operations against Daesh, have flown their first missions over Syria....

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Royal Navy in Mediterranean drugs seizure

Royal Navy in Mediterranean drugs seizure

Monday, 30 November 2015

The crew of a Royal Navy warship have seized around £3m worth of cannabis during a security patrol in the Mediterranean....

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UK led joint force launched to tackle common threats

UK led joint force launched to tackle common threats

Monday, 30 November 2015

The UK will be at the forefront of a high-readiness force allowing seven nations to meet new challenges in an uncertain world....

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UK military supports Maltese security operation for 2015 Commonwealth meeting

UK military supports Maltese security operation for 2015 Commonwealth meeting

Friday, 27 November 2015

Armed Forces are providing assistance to the Maltese security operation for the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting....

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MOD to fund trial of life changing surgery for amputees

MOD to fund trial of life changing surgery for amputees

Friday, 27 November 2015

The procedure could dramatically benefit some of the most injured serving personnel and veterans, such as freeing them from wheelchairs...

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Ministry of Defence’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015

Ministry of Defence’s settlement at the Spending Review 2015

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the MOD budget over the course of this parliament....

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HRH The Earl of Wessex opens new facilities at RAF Waddington

HRH The Earl of Wessex opens new facilities at RAF Waddington

Tuesday, 24 November 2015

HRH The Earl of Wessex has officially opened an £18 milion complex at RAF Waddington, designed to support the RAF’s new Rivet Joint electronic surveil...

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Strategic Defence and Security Review: £178bn of equipment spending

Strategic Defence and Security Review: £178bn of equipment spending

Monday, 23 November 2015

The 2015 review analysed the full range of threats and examined the capabilities needed to counter them...

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Cyprus RAF base offered in support of French

Cyprus RAF base offered in support of French

Monday, 23 November 2015

RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus has been offered in support of French operations against ISIL....

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UK and Moroccan Armed Forces ties strengthened by joint exercise

UK and Moroccan Armed Forces ties strengthened by joint exercise

Monday, 23 November 2015

The strong and lasting relationship between the UK and Moroccan Armed Forces has been reinforced by a month-long joint training exercise....

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Portsmouth prepares for harbour dredge

Portsmouth prepares for harbour dredge

Friday, 20 November 2015

Work is underway to prepare for dredging at HMNB Portsmouth ahead of the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers....

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The Armed Forces Hindu Network and HMS President celebrate Diwali

The Armed Forces Hindu Network and HMS President celebrate Diwali

Friday, 20 November 2015

The Armed Forces Hindu Network marked Diwali with an engagement event bringing together key figures from the Hindu community, Government and Ministry ...

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Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Employers get gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Friday, 20 November 2015

The Ministry of Defence today announces its 2015 Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold winners ...

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Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse

Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse

Thursday, 19 November 2015

The Ministry of Defence will invest around £70 million in a new contract to make tracks for the British Army’s armoured vehicles....

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UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Thursday, 19 November 2015

The UK will provide nearly £1 million worth of equipment to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) to support them through the colder months....

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£1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine

£1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine

Thursday, 19 November 2015

A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine for the Royal Navy has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence. ...

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British Forces go to assistance of stricken cruise liner in the Falklands

British Forces go to assistance of stricken cruise liner in the Falklands

Thursday, 19 November 2015

Military assets deployed in support of Falkland Island government in cruise ship rescue. ...

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British warship set to support French carrier group on ISIL mission

British warship set to support French carrier group on ISIL mission

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Type 45 destroyer HMS Defender will support the French carrier group...

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MAA newsletter

MAA newsletter

Monday, 16 November 2015

The Military Aviation Authority’s newsletter, the ‘MAA Flyer’, has been published....

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