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Minister for the Reserves gifts WW2 records to Polish Government

Minister for the Reserves gifts WW2 records to Polish Government

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

In a symbolic hand over, the Ministry of Defence has gifted World War Two records relating to Free Polish personnel to the Polish Government...

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MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

MOD announces appointment of the Chief Executive for Defence Equipment and Support

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

The MOD is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Douglas as the Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). ...

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MOD responds to Defence Committee report on ISIL action

MOD responds to Defence Committee report on ISIL action

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

The Government has responded to the Defence Select Committee’s report on the UK’s activity to tackle ISIL, rejecting the suggestion that the UK’s cont...

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MOD announces contract to run military logistics

MOD announces contract to run military logistics

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

The Ministry of Defence has announced today that it intends to sign a 13-year logistics programme contract with Leidos following successful negotiatio...

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Ofsted rates Armed Forces initial training outstanding and good

Ofsted rates Armed Forces initial training outstanding and good

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

The welfare and duty of care for recruits and trainees at every MOD site have been rated as either outstanding or good by Ofsted....

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Defence Secretary discusses regional defence on Romania visit

Defence Secretary discusses regional defence on Romania visit

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon visits Romania to discuss regional defence and ongoing allegiances....

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USS Theodore Roosevelt calls into Portsmouth

USS Theodore Roosevelt calls into Portsmouth

Sunday, 22 March 2015

The 100,000 tonne aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt has anchored off Portsmouth on a round-the-world deployment....

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MOD recognises Islam Awareness Week

MOD recognises Islam Awareness Week

Friday, 20 March 2015

Muslims and non-Muslims in the military came together at the Ministry of Defence this week to mark Islam Awareness Week...

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The power of science and engineering in Defence

The power of science and engineering in Defence

Friday, 20 March 2015

From humanitarian aid to producing protective military clothing, find out why British science is paramount for today’s defence. ...

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What makes a Royal Marine Reservist?

What makes a Royal Marine Reservist?

Friday, 20 March 2015

Training to become a Royal Marine Reservist takes hard work and commitment. What sort of person is prepared for all the sacrifice?...

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MOD sells the Government Pipeline and Storage System for £82 million

MOD sells the Government Pipeline and Storage System for £82 million

Friday, 20 March 2015

The Government Pipeline and Storage System has been sold to Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos....

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RAF flies UK relief supplies into Vanuatu

RAF flies UK relief supplies into Vanuatu

Thursday, 19 March 2015

A Royal Air Force aircraft carrying shelter and lighting from the UK has landed in Vanuatu in support of the international aid effort to the cyclone-h...

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100 Day countdown to Armed Forces Day 2015

100 Day countdown to Armed Forces Day 2015

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Today (Thursday) marks exactly 100 days until Armed Forces Day 2015, taking place on Saturday 27 June....

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Private Jamie Lee Sawyer has died in Cyprus

Private Jamie Lee Sawyer has died in Cyprus

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

The death of Private Jamie Lee Sawyer whilst serving on United Nations' peace keeping operations in Cyprus...

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UK to deliver secure communications with new satellite move

UK to deliver secure communications with new satellite move

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

The UK will move one of its communication satellites to the Asia Pacific region for the first time to deliver protected and secure satellite communica...

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Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2015

Partnering with Defence Employer Conference 2015

Tuesday, 17 March 2015

The inaugural Partnering with Defence Employer Conference was held on 11 March 2015 at the Barbican, London. ...

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RAF carries UK aid to cyclone hit Vanuatu

RAF carries UK aid to cyclone hit Vanuatu

Monday, 16 March 2015

Royal Air Force C-17 transport plane has left the UK carrying vital aid to Vanuatu in response to devastation caused by Cyclone Pam....

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Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

Sunday, 15 March 2015

A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day....

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UK Defence Secretary reaffirms support to NATO with Secretary General

UK Defence Secretary reaffirms support to NATO with Secretary General

Friday, 13 March 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today met with the NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the UK’s leading role in the alliance....

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Corporate covenant

Corporate covenant

Friday, 13 March 2015

Speech by Mark Francois, Minister of State for the Armed Forces....

UK agrees closer working on NATO military exercises

UK agrees closer working on NATO military exercises

Friday, 13 March 2015

The Prime Minister has announced greater collaboration with NATO on its military training exercises to tackle new threats faced by the Alliance....

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13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan commemorated

13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan commemorated

Friday, 13 March 2015

A service to mark 13 years of UK military operations in Afghanistan took place at St Paul’s Cathedral today (Friday, 13 March)....

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In defence of a rules based order: transatlantic security co operation in a dangerous world

In defence of a rules based order: transatlantic security co operation in a dangerous world

Thursday, 12 March 2015

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

Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

Vodafone pledges support for Armed Forces Covenant

Thursday, 12 March 2015

Telecommunications giant Vodafone UK has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant....

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MOD announces investment in upgrading helicopter fleet

MOD announces investment in upgrading helicopter fleet

Thursday, 12 March 2015

The MOD has delivered some of the most technologically advanced and well supported helicopter fleets in the world over the last year. ...

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UK Defence Secretary first to visit US counterpart

UK Defence Secretary first to visit US counterpart

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has become the first defence minister to be hosted by his US opposite number since Defense Secretary Ash Carter was s...

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UK submarine industry to benefit from £285m investment in successor programme

UK submarine industry to benefit from £285m investment in successor programme

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

The UK’s submarine industry will benefit from £285 million of investment to continue design work for the Royal Navy’s next generation of nuclear deter...

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Making space for ex military personnel

Making space for ex military personnel

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

MOD continues to support the Armed Forces Covenant by making surplus estate available to small business and social enterprises....

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Apprenticeships offer the way

Apprenticeships offer the way

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the single largest provider of apprenticeships in the UK....

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Army top dogs in Reserves recruitment

Army top dogs in Reserves recruitment

Sunday, 08 March 2015

British Army continues to ‘lead the way’ in military innovation with the creation of a Reserve Military Working Dog Unit....

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