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Lieutenant General Sir James Hockenhull appointed new Commander United Kingdom Strategic Command

Lieutenant General Sir James Hockenhull appointed new Commander United Kingdom Strategic Command

Friday, 29 April 2022

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the new appointment of Commander United Kingdom Strategic Command....

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British Army exercises boost presence across Europe

British Army exercises boost presence across Europe

Friday, 29 April 2022

Around 8,000 British Army troops will conduct a series of planned exercises across Europe this summer in one of the largest deployments since the Cold...

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Unknown British WW2 soldier buried

Unknown British WW2 soldier buried

Thursday, 28 April 2022

An unknown British WW2 soldier has been buried with full military honours in Bologna, Italy...

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UK Poland launch collaboration on cutting edge missile system

UK Poland launch collaboration on cutting edge missile system

Monday, 25 April 2022

The UK has today signed a contract with the Polish Government supporting the early introduction of Poland’s future short-range air defence system, Nar...

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Andy Start appointed as DE&S Chief Executive

Andy Start appointed as DE&S Chief Executive

Thursday, 21 April 2022

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Andy Start as the new Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) CEO ...

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Veterans, service leavers and Forces friendly employers descend on Silverstone for the annual Mission Motorsport National Transition Event

Veterans, service leavers and Forces friendly employers descend on Silverstone for the annual Mission Motorsport National Transition Event

Thursday, 14 April 2022

The Mission Motorsport National Transition Event returned to Silverstone on 24 March, hosting over 70 organisations and 500 service leavers. ...

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The future of Defence Armed Forces recruiting reaches a new milestone

The future of Defence Armed Forces recruiting reaches a new milestone

Monday, 11 April 2022

Bidders are selected to participate in competitive dialogue....

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More RAF jets to join NATO air policing mission in Romania

More RAF jets to join NATO air policing mission in Romania

Friday, 08 April 2022

Two additional RAF Typhoon jets will join four already in Romania ...

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100 extra Boxer vehicles for the British Army

100 extra Boxer vehicles for the British Army

Friday, 08 April 2022

Boxer armoured vehicle programme boosted to 623 vehicles as joint UK-Germany production begins in Telford, Stockport and Munich...

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UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package

UK to bolster defensive aid to Ukraine with new £100m package

Thursday, 07 April 2022

The new support will include more anti-tank missiles and air defence systems, as well as loitering munitions and non-lethal aid like helmets, body arm...

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UK Defence Ministers host Ukrainian government to plan future military aid

UK Defence Ministers host Ukrainian government to plan future military aid

Thursday, 07 April 2022

The demonstrations of UK equipment were held on Salisbury Plain and were followed by planning for future equipment requirements....

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Great War soldiers' graves rededicated in France

Great War soldiers' graves rededicated in France

Wednesday, 06 April 2022

The graves of three London Regiment soldiers of World War 1 have been rededicated in France ...

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UK to host world leading Nato Defence Innovation Headquarters

UK to host world leading Nato Defence Innovation Headquarters

Tuesday, 05 April 2022

The UK will partner with Estonia on the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme to maintain NATO’s technological edge...

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Five teenagers recognised by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd

Five teenagers recognised by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd

Monday, 04 April 2022

Five teenage cadets from across Clwyd have been recognised by the Queen’s representative for the county....

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First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs

First £22 million MINERVA satellite supports 100 UK jobs

Monday, 04 April 2022

The first in a network of new satellites will be designed and built in a new three-year, £22 million contract with Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SS...

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UK Space Command marks one year anniversary

UK Space Command marks one year anniversary

Friday, 01 April 2022

UK Space Command is today marking its first anniversary following formation in April 2021. ...

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UK convenes international conference to secure military aid for Ukraine

UK convenes international conference to secure military aid for Ukraine

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Defence Secretary hosted the second International Defence Donor Conference for Ukraine, leading efforts of partners to bolster the Armed Forces of...

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Defence publishes its Zero Tolerance approach to sexual offences

Defence publishes its Zero Tolerance approach to sexual offences

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

As part of Defence’s commitment to crack down on unacceptable sexual behaviour and sexual offences, a new Zero Tolerance policy has been announced. ...

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Defence Secretary announces new UK Defence Arctic Strategy in Norway

Defence Secretary announces new UK Defence Arctic Strategy in Norway

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

The UK’s new defence strategy in the Arctic region has been announced in Norway today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace....

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MDP marks 5 years  of Project Servator

MDP marks 5 years of Project Servator

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) celebrates its 5th anniversary of deploying the counter terrorism tactic Project Servator. ...

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UK delivers NATO supplies and conducts patrols with JEF partners

UK delivers NATO supplies and conducts patrols with JEF partners

Sunday, 27 March 2022

Ships, aircraft and personnel from six JEF nations resupplied the UK-led NATO Battlegroup in Estonia and conducted freedom of navigation patrols and e...

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RAF deploy to Romania to conduct air policing mission

RAF deploy to Romania to conduct air policing mission

Saturday, 26 March 2022

Typhoon jets and Royal Air Force personnel are deploying to Romania to join the long-standing NATO Air Policing mission for the Black Sea region....

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British Army trains in jungle warfare with Thai Forces

British Army trains in jungle warfare with Thai Forces

Friday, 25 March 2022

120 Grenadier Guards have taken part in a jungle warfare Exercise in Thailand alongside the Thai Armed Forces. ...

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Challenger 3 tanks reach next milestone

Challenger 3 tanks reach next milestone

Friday, 25 March 2022

The most lethal tank in Europe, Challenger 3, is a step closer to entering the battlefield following the steel cut on its more powerful and advanced t...

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Graves of Five Great War Soldiers Rededicated

Graves of Five Great War Soldiers Rededicated

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

The final resting places of five soldiers killed in World War One have been identified, and Services of Re-dedication have taken place at their graves...

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DBS Veterans Customer Satisfaction Results 2021

DBS Veterans Customer Satisfaction Results 2021

Wednesday, 23 March 2022

This report summarises the key findings and results from the Veterans UK Customer Satisfaction Survey 2021....

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MOD Honours the sacrifice of World War One soldiers during re dedication services in Ypres

MOD Honours the sacrifice of World War One soldiers during re dedication services in Ypres

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Four soldiers of the Great War have had their graves rededicated in the presence of their family earlier today (Tuesday 22 March 2022). ...

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Queen’s Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade 2022

Queen’s Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade 2022

Monday, 21 March 2022

On 3 March 2022, 72 Gurkhas from Recruit Intake 2022 took part in their Queen’s Gurkha Signals Attestation Parade....

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Defence sector supports thousands of UK jobs and businesses

Defence sector supports thousands of UK jobs and businesses

Monday, 21 March 2022

A new economic report published today outlines the huge value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports...

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Royal recognition for Dyfed cadets

Royal recognition for Dyfed cadets

Monday, 21 March 2022

Four teenagers from Dyfed have been appointed as the Lord-Lieutenant Cadets for 2022 at a virtual awards ceremony....

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