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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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Defence Secretary meets NATO Defence Minister in Brussels

Defence Secretary meets NATO Defence Minister in Brussels

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

The Defence Secretary Ben Wallace met NATO Defence Ministers today (16 March) to reaffirm the United Kingdom’s support for Ukraine and commitment to N...

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RAF’s first synthetic fuel drone flight

RAF’s first synthetic fuel drone flight

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

First successful drone flight for RAF using alternative to fossil fuel, Project Vermeer marks international collaboration between UK and US. ...

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2022 23 Baseline Profit Rate update

2022 23 Baseline Profit Rate update

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The Baseline Profit Rate for the upcoming financial year will published in due course...

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UK Armed Forces join largest Arctic exercise in 30 years

UK Armed Forces join largest Arctic exercise in 30 years

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Six Royal Navy ships and 2,000 UK personnel have joined vessels and troops from 26 other nations for Exercise Cold Response off the shores of Norway...

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Armed Forces celebrate global partnerships on Commonwealth Day 2022

Armed Forces celebrate global partnerships on Commonwealth Day 2022

Monday, 14 March 2022

Armed forces personnel took part in events to mark Commonwealth Day with a commemoration at the Memorial Gates and a service at Westminster Abbey....

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Military justice to be enhanced by digital overhaul

Military justice to be enhanced by digital overhaul

Monday, 14 March 2022

Military justice to undergo a digital overhaul, as current systems are replaced by modern software to benefit victims, investigators and wider policin...

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Graves of 2 Lt Sam Hughes and CSM David Jones DCM rededicated in northern France.

Graves of 2 Lt Sam Hughes and CSM David Jones DCM rededicated in northern France.

Friday, 11 March 2022

Joint investigation leads to the identification of two Welsh soldiers killed on the same day during the Great War....

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