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Armed Forces Muslim Forum supports #WalkTogether at Iftar event

Armed Forces Muslim Forum supports #WalkTogether at Iftar event

Wednesday, 08 July 2015

Inspired by the #WalkTogether initiative and the Big Iftar campaign, the AFMF event supported unity between all faiths....

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MOD pension payments to those living in Greece

MOD pension payments to those living in Greece

Monday, 06 July 2015

Information for War Pension recipients and Armed Forces Pension Scheme members living in Greece....

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Information for those who left the armed forces between December 2008 and September 2011

Information for those who left the armed forces between December 2008 and September 2011

Monday, 06 July 2015

If you had administrative action taken against you as a result of a police caution it may be that you have grounds for a complaint....

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Latest A400M transport aircraft is delivered to the Royal Air Force

Latest A400M transport aircraft is delivered to the Royal Air Force

Monday, 06 July 2015

The Ministry of Defence is pleased to announce it has taken delivery of its third A400M Atlas aircraft, which has flown to the UK. ...

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UK troops make significant contribution to Ebola fight

UK troops make significant contribution to Ebola fight

Saturday, 04 July 2015

This weekend saw the return of 105 UK and Canadian military personnel from Sierra Leone. ...

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Chairman of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body re appointed

Chairman of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body re appointed

Thursday, 02 July 2015

The Prime Minister has re-appointed John Steele as the chairman of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body...

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Opening address to NATO Maritime Conference, MARCOMET

Opening address to NATO Maritime Conference, MARCOMET

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

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

RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2015

RUSI Land Warfare Conference 2015

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

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

£150M cannon contract signed for UK armoured fighting vehicles

£150M cannon contract signed for UK armoured fighting vehicles

Wednesday, 01 July 2015

The Defence Secretary has announced that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a £150 million contract to supply a new cannon capability for the U...

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DIO awards contract to dredge Portsmouth Harbour

DIO awards contract to dredge Portsmouth Harbour

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Defence Infrastructure Organisation has awarded the £31 million contract to dredge Portsmouth Harbour to Boskalis Westminster....

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RAF aircraft leaves UK to help Tunisia effort

RAF aircraft leaves UK to help Tunisia effort

Monday, 29 June 2015

A Royal Air Force aircraft has flown from RAF Brize Norton to assist with the Government’s response to the terrorist attack in Tunisia....

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Thousands celebrate Armed Forces Day

Thousands celebrate Armed Forces Day

Saturday, 27 June 2015

People up and down the country have been celebrating the men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, for Armed Forces Day. ...

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MOD awards multi million pound resettlement contract

MOD awards multi million pound resettlement contract

Saturday, 27 June 2015

The MOD has awarded Right Management Ltd the Career Transition Partnership contract, worth up to £100 million...

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Mighty engine brings HMS Queen Elizabeth to life

Mighty engine brings HMS Queen Elizabeth to life

Thursday, 25 June 2015

HMS Queen Elizabeth’s mighty diesel generators have been powered-up marking a major milestone on the way to becoming an operational warship....

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UK to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces

UK to step up training of Ukrainian armed forces

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

At today's NATO Ministerial meeting in Brussels, the Defence Secretary announced the UK will step up its programme of training the Ukrainian armed for...

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UK Defence Secretary meets King of Jordan

UK Defence Secretary meets King of Jordan

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Michael Fallon has met with His Majesty King Abdullah of Jordan to discuss ideas on tackling ISIL, regional issues and defence cooperation....

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Army Reserves take flight to broaden their horizons

Army Reserves take flight to broaden their horizons

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Soldiers from the Adjutant General’s Corps take a trip in the RAF’s new Puma 2 helicopters at Barton Stacey in Hampshire....

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Employers and Reservists celebrate Reserves Day

Employers and Reservists celebrate Reserves Day

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Reservists ditch their civilian work clothes in favour of military uniform to show their commitment on Reserves Day...

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Contacting the MAA

Contacting the MAA

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

Initial point of contact for MAA regulatory publications (MRP) enquiries....

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Aldershot barracks revamped for army medics’ arrival

Aldershot barracks revamped for army medics’ arrival

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

DIO has completed the first phase of its £50 million redevelopment of Keogh Barracks, Ash Vale, for the arrival of 4 Armoured Medical Regiment (4AMR)....

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F35B jet begins first ski jump launch and weapons testing

F35B jet begins first ski jump launch and weapons testing

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

Joint US and UK test team have begun testing the Short Takeoff capability for the Lightning II....

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HMS Enterprise to replace HMS Bulwark in the Mediterranean

HMS Enterprise to replace HMS Bulwark in the Mediterranean

Monday, 22 June 2015

Michael Fallon has announced HMS Enterprise will replace HMS Bulwark in support of the EU mission to tackle the migration in the Med. ...

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Armed Forces Minister praises female cadets on graduation from Afghanistan’s Officer Academy

Armed Forces Minister praises female cadets on graduation from Afghanistan’s Officer Academy

Monday, 22 June 2015

Afghanistan’s future security will be boosted by the work of the country’s first female officer cadets, Britain’s first female Armed Forces minister h...

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Armed Forces Day Flag flies across Whitehall

Armed Forces Day Flag flies across Whitehall

Monday, 22 June 2015

Government departments across Whitehall demonstrate their continued support for the Armed Forces to kick off week of celebrations....

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UK Provides Further Equipment to Kurdish Fighters Tackling ISIL

UK Provides Further Equipment to Kurdish Fighters Tackling ISIL

Monday, 22 June 2015

The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will supply a further £600,000 worth of military equipment to the Kurdish Peshmerga....

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VJ Day 70 events information

VJ Day 70 events information

Sunday, 21 June 2015

Find out how you can register to attend the events taking place in London for VJ Day 70....

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VJ Day 70 plans announced

VJ Day 70 plans announced

Sunday, 21 June 2015

MOD has announced plans for the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day....

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Soldiers move into new homes at MOD Stafford

Soldiers move into new homes at MOD Stafford

Friday, 19 June 2015

Soldiers and their families are moving into hundreds of new homes built for service personnel relocating to MOD Stafford from Germany....

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Payments into RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank accounts

Payments into RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank accounts

Thursday, 18 June 2015

The RBS banking group (RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank) are experiencing problems with their IT services. ...

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Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit

Defence secretary emphasises deep UK commitment during Baltic NATO visit

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Hundreds of personnel serving at the heart of exercises and operations across eastern Europe have shown the UK's commitment to NATO reassurance, the D...

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