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The 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMT Lancastria

The 75th anniversary of the sinking of HMT Lancastria

Wednesday, 17 June 2015

HMT Lancastria was sunk by enemy action on 17 June 1940, while engaged in the evacuation of British troops from France...

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UK continues to play leading role in countering ISIL

UK continues to play leading role in countering ISIL

Monday, 15 June 2015

Alongside the ongoing air strike campaign, the UK military continues to play a leading role in the fight against ISIL. ...

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Game old bird thrives on MOD firing range

Game old bird thrives on MOD firing range

Monday, 15 June 2015

A Ministry of Defence training range in South West Wales is home to what is thought to be the oldest chough in the UK....

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2015 birthday honours for service personnel and defence civilians

2015 birthday honours for service personnel and defence civilians

Friday, 12 June 2015

108 UK service personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the annual birthday honours list....

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Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

Prince Harry leads tributes at the Bastion Memorial Service

Friday, 12 June 2015

Prince Harry has joined families and members of the Armed Forces at the Bastion Memorial Service of Rededication at the National Memorial Arboretum, S...

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Bastion Memorial: Forever in our hearts and prayers

Bastion Memorial: Forever in our hearts and prayers

Friday, 12 June 2015

On Thursday 11 June 2015, a congregation of over 2,000 people gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. ...

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DIO delivers drinkable water for Sennybridge soldiers

DIO delivers drinkable water for Sennybridge soldiers

Friday, 12 June 2015

Britain’s third largest military training area now has a sustainable supply of drinking water, thanks to new boreholes delivered by the Defence Infras...

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Hangars complete at new Defence college

Hangars complete at new Defence college

Thursday, 11 June 2015

Work has completed on three hangars at the new Defence College for Technical Training at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire....

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Defence Secretary supports Ebola medal

Defence Secretary supports Ebola medal

Thursday, 11 June 2015

The Prime Minister has announced a new medal to recognise the bravery and hard work of people who have helped to stop the spread of Ebola....

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UK to increase support to Nigeria

UK to increase support to Nigeria

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Prime Minister announces UK to step up support to the Nigerian Forces as part of our global commitment to developing security and stability....

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The Bastion Memorial, by Major Tom McDermott RTR

The Bastion Memorial, by Major Tom McDermott RTR

Wednesday, 10 June 2015

Major Tom McDermott RTR tells us his Bastion Memorial story. ...

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RAF Typhoons intercept two Russian aircraft near Baltic states

RAF Typhoons intercept two Russian aircraft near Baltic states

Tuesday, 09 June 2015

RAF Typhoon jets deployed as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission intercepted two unknown aircraft on a mission over the Baltic Sea....

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The Bastion Memorial, it reminds us they were never alone

The Bastion Memorial, it reminds us they were never alone

Tuesday, 09 June 2015

Jacqui Thompson tragically lost her husband of over 20 years and father to their 5 daughters, Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson, due to an Improvised E...

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UK to increase contribution to NATO task force

UK to increase contribution to NATO task force

Monday, 08 June 2015

The Defence Secretary has announced that the UK will contribute an additional 500 personnel to a NATO high-readiness task force...

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Second Scottish built Royal Navy warship moves closer to service

Second Scottish built Royal Navy warship moves closer to service

Monday, 08 June 2015

Construction of the second of three new Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) has taken an important forward...

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HMS Bulwark conducts largest rescue to date

HMS Bulwark conducts largest rescue to date

Sunday, 07 June 2015

Defence Secretary praises Royal Navy efforts in the Mediterranean as HMS Bulwark conducts its largest rescue to date....

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The History of the Bastion Memorial

The History of the Bastion Memorial

Friday, 05 June 2015

A service to rededicate the Bastion Memorial will take place on Thursday 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. ...

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Mr Fallon praises French relationship ahead of joint exercise

Mr Fallon praises French relationship ahead of joint exercise

Wednesday, 03 June 2015

Michael Fallon has reaffirmed the UK’s relationship with France as 1,000 British and French personnel prepare for a joint exercise....

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MOD invests £80 million in new Helicopter simulator equipment

MOD invests £80 million in new Helicopter simulator equipment

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

The Ministry of Defence is investing £80 million in new world-class equipment to help train the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopter pilots and r...

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MAA External Audit Panel report 2014 (MEAP 14)

MAA External Audit Panel report 2014 (MEAP 14)

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

The Director General Defence Safety Authority and Director Military Aviation Authority comment on the 2014 MAA External Audit Panel report....

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Shangri la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

Shangri la Dialogue, Singapore's 50th birthday.

Monday, 01 June 2015

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

Defence Secretary attends Asia Security Summit

Defence Secretary attends Asia Security Summit

Monday, 01 June 2015

Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, has travelled to Singapore to meet with regional counterparts at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue....

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Defence Secretary visits UK troops in Brunei

Defence Secretary visits UK troops in Brunei

Sunday, 31 May 2015

1 Royal Gurkha Rifles in Brunei has received a visit from UK Defence Secretary. ...

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Bringing the heart of Bastion back to the heart of the UK

Bringing the heart of Bastion back to the heart of the UK

Friday, 29 May 2015

In times of loss there’s often a need for a place to go and reflect, this wasn’t any different at Camp Bastion, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. ...

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Prince Harry to attend Bastion Service and Memorial unveiling

Prince Harry to attend Bastion Service and Memorial unveiling

Friday, 29 May 2015

His Royal Highness Prince Harry will attend a Service of Dedication to inaugurate the Bastion Memorial, and remember those who lost their lives during...

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Bastion Memorial to be unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum

Bastion Memorial to be unveiled at National Memorial Arboretum

Friday, 29 May 2015

The Bastion Memorial will be dedicated at the National Memorial Arboretum on 11 June to remember those who lost their lives during combat operations i...

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The Bastion Memorial Service of Dedication

The Bastion Memorial Service of Dedication

Friday, 29 May 2015

The service of Dedication will be held on 11 June at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire....

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Preparation for the new Service accommodation charging system

Preparation for the new Service accommodation charging system

Friday, 29 May 2015

The modern Combined Accommodation Assessment System will create a fairer, simpler and more balanced way of charging for accommodation. ...

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UK forces participate in Allied Shield Baltic exercises

UK forces participate in Allied Shield Baltic exercises

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Royal Navy and Army units are taking part in a series of exercises, alongside thousands of personnel from dozens of participating nations. ...

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UK and US military test Lightning II jets at sea

UK and US military test Lightning II jets at sea

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Royal Navy and Royal Air Force personnel are at sea onboard USS WASP for the latest F-35B Lightning II fast jet trials....

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