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Defence Secretary visits Oman

Defence Secretary visits Oman

Thursday, 01 October 2015

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has unveiled plans to look at developing a British presence at Oman’s major Duqm port....

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Defence Secretary views Exercise Pearl Dagger in Bahrain

Defence Secretary views Exercise Pearl Dagger in Bahrain

Wednesday, 30 September 2015

The Defence Secretary has visited a Royal Marine exercise and reinforced the UK's commitment to Bahrain and the wider region....

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British D Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

British D Day veterans receive Légion d’honneur award

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

15 British veterans were presented with France’s highest honour for their role in liberating the country in the Second World War....

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Operations against ISIL pass one year mark

Operations against ISIL pass one year mark

Saturday, 26 September 2015

The UK will extend its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance commitment to Coalition operations in Iraq and Syria....

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DIO delivers new town centre for Catterick Garrison

DIO delivers new town centre for Catterick Garrison

Friday, 25 September 2015

HRH the Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened Princes Gate, at Catterick Garrison in Yorkshire....

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MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

MOD Stafford marks end of £150 million redevelopment

Thursday, 24 September 2015

MOD Stafford has marked the completion of a £150 million programme of work to redevelop the base for soldiers and their families....

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Defence Secretary lays out UK’s response to

Defence Secretary lays out UK’s response to "information bomb"

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon along with his French counterpart Monsieur Le Drian, has opened France’s first Cyber Defence Symposium....

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Cyber Symposium 2015

Cyber Symposium 2015

Thursday, 24 September 2015

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence....

Defence Secretary's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

Defence Secretary's speech to RUSI on the SDSR 2015

Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence....

HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

HMS Enterprise rescues over 350 migrants

Saturday, 19 September 2015

HMS Enterprise has provided further vital, life-saving assistance to Italian-led EU rescue operations in the Mediterranean today....

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Thinking to win

Thinking to win

Friday, 18 September 2015

Speech by the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford...

Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

Defence Secretary discusses ISIL during Egyptian military visit

Thursday, 17 September 2015

Michael Fallon has welcomed Egypt’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff during a visit to London to discuss defence cooperation....

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Surveillance and intelligence systems contracts announced

Surveillance and intelligence systems contracts announced

Thursday, 17 September 2015

The MOD is bringing two Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) used to protect troops in Afghanistan into its core equipment programme....

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UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

UK and Poland honour veterans during the President of the Republic of Poland's visit

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

The Secretary of State for Defence and the President of the Republic of Poland paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish veterans during World W...

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Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti smuggling mission

Royal Navy warship offered to Mediterranean anti smuggling mission

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

HMS Richmond has been offered to boost the EU mission to tackle people smuggling in the Mediterranean, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

Ebola heroes recognised with parliamentary march

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Members of the Armed Forces and civilian personnel who worked to tackle Ebola have marched to parliament for a reception in their honour....

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Strategic responsibilities of navies

Strategic responsibilities of navies

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas....

Think navies, think technology

Think navies, think technology

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by First Sea Lord Admiral Sir George Zambellas....

DSEI 2015

DSEI 2015

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence....

MOD unveils futuristic uniform design

MOD unveils futuristic uniform design

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Sensor-laden body armour, a smart watch that monitors life signs and smart glasses with integrated cameras are all part of a futuristic design for mil...

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Building a British military fit for future challenges rather than past conflicts

Building a British military fit for future challenges rather than past conflicts

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

Speech by General Sir Nicholas Houghton, Chief of the Defence Staff....

MOD to upgrade air to air missile

MOD to upgrade air to air missile

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £300m contract to sustain a key air-to-air missile used by RAF Typhoon jets, supporting over 400 jobs across th...

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RAF transport aircraft ready for worldwide operations

RAF transport aircraft ready for worldwide operations

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

The Royal Air Force’s transport fleet has reached a key milestone with the delivery of the latest Atlas aircraft to RAF Brize Norton. ...

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Royal Navy's next generation helicopters ready for action

Royal Navy's next generation helicopters ready for action

Tuesday, 15 September 2015

The Royal Navy’s anti-submarine warfare helicopter, the Merlin Mk2, has achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC), on time and under budget. ...

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Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

Armed Forces commemorate the Battle of Saragarhi

Monday, 14 September 2015

The 21 Sikh soldiers who fought in the Battle of Saragarhi were commemorated this weekend at Armoury House, London. ...

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MOD hackathon to mine the Deep Web

MOD hackathon to mine the Deep Web

Monday, 14 September 2015

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), working with Dstl and KTN, is hosting a hackathon for an enhanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) capability...

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RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

RAF Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

Friday, 11 September 2015

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets have flown from RAF Lossiemouth to intercept Russian 'Blackjack' aircraft flying in international air space. ...

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UK to further boost Pakistan's counter explosive capability

UK to further boost Pakistan's counter explosive capability

Wednesday, 09 September 2015

The UK will offer Pakistan a package worth nearly £1m to support essential counter-explosive equipment previously gifted to the country....

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RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

RFA Lyme Bay receives praise from High Commissioner for Dominica Aid

Tuesday, 08 September 2015

Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Lyme Bay is approaching the final phase of her tasking to assist the island of Dominica following Tropical Storm Erika. ...

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New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

New RAF intelligence aircraft arrives in UK seven months early

Friday, 04 September 2015

As part of its Airseeker Programme, the second signals intelligence aircraft has been delivered to the RAF, seven months early, the MOD has announced....

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