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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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International Women’s Day 2015: Frontline Females

International Women’s Day 2015: Frontline Females

Friday, 06 March 2015

Three women tell the story of a day in their life and what it’s like to be female on the frontline. ...

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Defence Secretary announces further UK support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Defence Secretary announces further UK support to Ukrainian Armed Forces

Friday, 06 March 2015

The Defence Secretary has today confirmed that the UK will provide a new package of non-lethal equipment to the Ukrainian armed forces. ...

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Minister for reserves urges industry to support Armed Forces

Minister for reserves urges industry to support Armed Forces

Thursday, 05 March 2015

Minister for Reserves Julian Brazier urged UK industry to get behind the Armed Forces during a visit to Portsmouth Naval Base today (March 5)....

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Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

Thursday, 05 March 2015

The Defence Secretary met ministers in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss regional security and international co-ordination against ISIL....

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Thousands of military families helped onto the property ladder

Thousands of military families helped onto the property ladder

Thursday, 05 March 2015

More than 4,000 personnel have had applications approved to buy a home of under the Forces Help to Buy scheme....

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MOD boosts Government target for providing land for new housing

MOD boosts Government target for providing land for new housing

Wednesday, 04 March 2015

The Ministry of Defence has released enough land for more than 38,000 new homes, helping the Government to surpass its target ...

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Ministry of Defence announces preferred bidder for Marchwood Sea Mounting Centre

Ministry of Defence announces preferred bidder for Marchwood Sea Mounting Centre

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

Solent Gateway chosen as preferred bidder to manage and develop commercial potential of Marchwood Sea Mounting Centre...

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Harmonising airworthiness article

Harmonising airworthiness article

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

Air Vice-Marshal Martin Clark, Director (Technical), MAA, reviews recent progress in harmonising military airworthiness....

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NGO Military Contact Group conference 2015

NGO Military Contact Group conference 2015

Tuesday, 03 March 2015

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

Defence Secretary pledges to train Syrian Moderate Opposition

Defence Secretary pledges to train Syrian Moderate Opposition

Monday, 02 March 2015

In Kuwait today, the Defence Secretary met the senior military figures overseeing the international coalition’s response to the ISIL threat....

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Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA

Formation of Defence Safety Authority (DSA): what this means for the MAA

Monday, 02 March 2015

A new organisation, the Defence Safety Authority (DSA), will be launched on 01 April 2015....

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Army medic receives Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service

Army medic receives Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service

Monday, 02 March 2015

Corporal Ben Spittle, of the Royal Army Medical Corps Army Reserve, has been recognised in the latest Operational Awards and Honours....

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Defence Secretary thanks UK military personnel tackling ISIL

Defence Secretary thanks UK military personnel tackling ISIL

Sunday, 01 March 2015

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today thanked UK personnel directly involved in the fight against ISIL during a trip to RAF Akrotiri. ...

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The Queen to attend Afghanistan service of commemoration

The Queen to attend Afghanistan service of commemoration

Friday, 27 February 2015

The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will attend the Afghanistan service of commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 13 March....

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Opportunities for UK technology companies in the US defence market

Opportunities for UK technology companies in the US defence market

Friday, 27 February 2015

Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology....

Defence reform: a new relationship with industry

Defence reform: a new relationship with industry

Friday, 27 February 2015

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

Building future forces and using modern technologies to meet with rising international strife and changing geopolitical balances

Building future forces and using modern technologies to meet with rising international strife and changing geopolitical balances

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology....

Minister for the Armed Forces talks civil military relations

Minister for the Armed Forces talks civil military relations

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Mark Francois today attended the NGO-Military Contact Group Conference, hosted by the FCO in association with the British Red Cross....

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 26 February 2015

Operational Honours and Awards List: 26 February 2015

Thursday, 26 February 2015

A total of 139 members of the armed forces and 1 civilian have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List

Military courage recognised in Operational Honours List

Thursday, 26 February 2015

14 members of the Armed Forces yesterday attended a ceremony at Lancaster House in recognition of their courage and service. ...

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PM announces package of non lethal support to Ukraine

PM announces package of non lethal support to Ukraine

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

The Prime Minister has announced today that the UK will provide further non-lethal support to Ukraine by sending advisory and short-term training team...

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National priorities in an international market

National priorities in an international market

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology....

Defence Secretary meets Qatari counterpart to discuss international response to ISIL

Defence Secretary meets Qatari counterpart to discuss international response to ISIL

Monday, 23 February 2015

Michael Fallon meets with Qatari counterpart His Excellency General Hamad Bin Ali-Al Attiyah in London...

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MOD announces €200m Typhoon capability upgrade for the RAF

MOD announces €200m Typhoon capability upgrade for the RAF

Monday, 23 February 2015

A contract worth €200M (approximately £165M) to enhance the capability of the Eurofighter-Typhoon has been signed at an International Defence Exhibiti...

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New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

New Libor funding to build veterans' accommodation

Monday, 23 February 2015

As part of the government’s commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Prime Minister has announced it will provide £300,000 which will be used to p...

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Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

Defence Secretary praises UK military for Sierra Leonean efforts

Friday, 20 February 2015

Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, said that UK personnel have made a vital contribution to tackle Ebola, during a visit to Sierra Leone. ...

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Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

Prime Minister announces major boost to UK economy with £859 million shipbuilding investment

Friday, 20 February 2015

The Prime Minister has today announced a major boost to the UK’s shipbuilding industry as the Ministry of Defence signs a contract with BAE Systems wo...

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Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

Major investment to boost UK fast jet home in East of England

Thursday, 19 February 2015

More than £300m invested at RAF Marham to help prepare for the arrival of the UK's first F-35B Lightning II...

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MOD announces preferred bidder to run military logistics programme

MOD announces preferred bidder to run military logistics programme

Thursday, 19 February 2015

Leidos chosen as preferred bidder for the Logistics Commodities and Services (Transformation) (LCS(T)) programme....

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