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New Chief Executive appointed to the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales

New Chief Executive appointed to the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Dominic Morgan OBE as its new Chief Executive....

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Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

A letter from Home Secretary Priti Patel and Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP)....

Shaping the future of Defence recruitment

Shaping the future of Defence recruitment

Wednesday, 04 August 2021

Armed Forces Recruiting Programme working with industry on future recruiting solution....

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Ethical hackers collaborate with Defence to strengthen cyber security

Ethical hackers collaborate with Defence to strengthen cyber security

Tuesday, 03 August 2021

In a first for the Ministry of Defence, 26 ethical hackers have taken part in a Bug Bounty programme in collaboration with US based organisation Hacke...

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Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the stand up of UK Space Command

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the stand up of UK Space Command

Friday, 30 July 2021

Defence Minister Jeremy Quin gave a speech at the official opening UK Space Command, based at RAF High Wycombe....

Information for veterans about The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011

Information for veterans about The Accumulated Campaign Service Medal (ACSM) 1994 and 2011

Friday, 30 July 2021

Clarification of the qualification criteria for the ACSM 1994 and 2011....

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UK Space Command officially launched

UK Space Command officially launched

Friday, 30 July 2021

Space Command will protect UK interests and capabilities in Space...

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COVID 19: update on changes to Veterans UK Services

COVID 19: update on changes to Veterans UK Services

Thursday, 29 July 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions ease the latest information on changes to Veterans UK Services can be found here....

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£250 million contract for next phase for Future Combat Air System

£250 million contract for next phase for Future Combat Air System

Thursday, 29 July 2021

The new contract will drive forward the concept and assessment phase of the Future Combat Air System. ...

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HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters

HRH The Princess Royal opens the new RFCA headquarters

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

The Princess Royal officially opened the new headquarters at the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for the North West of England and Isle of Man...

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Defence Secretary National Flagship Engagement Day speech

Defence Secretary National Flagship Engagement Day speech

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking at the National Flagship Engagement Day ...

UK and Kenya sign new Defence Cooperation Agreement to tackle shared threat from Al Shabaab

UK and Kenya sign new Defence Cooperation Agreement to tackle shared threat from Al Shabaab

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Defence Dr Monica Juma signed the deal after agreeing to step up UK support for the key...

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Defence Secretary praises UK France co operation as RAF helicopters help Mali recovery mission

Defence Secretary praises UK France co operation as RAF helicopters help Mali recovery mission

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

RAF Chinooks supporting the French-led counter-terror operation in Mali assisted recovery operations after a French Mirage 2000 jet crew ejected from ...

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50 years: delivering unique specialist policing

50 years: delivering unique specialist policing

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) launches its 50th Anniversary campaign. ...

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UK establishes permanent military training team in Western Balkans

UK establishes permanent military training team in Western Balkans

Monday, 26 July 2021

UK Ambassador Rachel Galloway signed an agreement to set up the Western Balkans Land Regional Coordination Cell in North Macedonia to coordinate UK tr...

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MOD reminds public to stay safe on the Defence Training estate during the summer holidays

MOD reminds public to stay safe on the Defence Training estate during the summer holidays

Monday, 26 July 2021

Stay safe and be aware of the potential dangers of military training areas....

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Defence Secretary Vietnam Diplomatic Academy speech

Defence Secretary Vietnam Diplomatic Academy speech

Saturday, 24 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace speaking at the Vietnam Diplomatic Academy...

Defence Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to Indo Pacific

Defence Secretary reaffirms UK commitment to Indo Pacific

Friday, 23 July 2021

Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace MP, has visited Japan, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam on a trip to reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific....

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£195m contract signed for 13 additional RAF Protectors

£195m contract signed for 13 additional RAF Protectors

Thursday, 22 July 2021

A £195 million contract for a further 13 cutting-edge Protector aircraft has been signed. Defence Minister Jeremy Quin announced the new contract duri...

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UK Carrier Strike Group to exercise with Indo Pacific partners

UK Carrier Strike Group to exercise with Indo Pacific partners

Monday, 19 July 2021

The Strike Group will undertake a series of exercises with forces from the US, Australia, France, Japan, New Zealand and Korea in the Philippine Sea i...

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140 companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

140 companies honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Friday, 16 July 2021

140 organisations have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community, Defence M...

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Defence Minister visits military families benefitting from newly refurbished homes at Catterick

Defence Minister visits military families benefitting from newly refurbished homes at Catterick

Thursday, 15 July 2021

Over 80 service family homes are being refurbished for soldiers and their families in Catterick....

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Minister for the Armed Forces Global Air Chiefs' Conference Speech

Minister for the Armed Forces Global Air Chiefs' Conference Speech

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey spoke about how the RAF will change over the next two decades....

The Chief of the Air Staff's speech at the Global Air Chiefs' Conference 2021

The Chief of the Air Staff's speech at the Global Air Chiefs' Conference 2021

Wednesday, 14 July 2021

Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston's keynote speech at the Global Air Chiefs' Conference 2021. ...

Defence Secretary's speech at the American Enterprise Institute

Defence Secretary's speech at the American Enterprise Institute

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace at the American Enterprise Institute on the importance of alliances and shared values in tackling new threats....

UK and US extend carrier cooperation agreement

UK and US extend carrier cooperation agreement

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his US counterpart Lloyd Austin extended an enhanced cooperation agreement on carrier operations as they met in Wash...

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Operation TORAL draws to an end as UK transitions to new phase of support to Afghanistan

Operation TORAL draws to an end as UK transitions to new phase of support to Afghanistan

Thursday, 08 July 2021

As Operation TORAL draws to a close, a small number of UK military personnel will temporarily remain to support the transition to a new phase of UK Go...

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£230m boost for RAF submarine hunter fleet

£230m boost for RAF submarine hunter fleet

Thursday, 08 July 2021

A contract worth over £230 million for the RAF’s Poseidon Maritime Aircraft fleet has been signed with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) creating more than 150...

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£500m firepower upgrade for Type 45 destroyers

£500m firepower upgrade for Type 45 destroyers

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

The Royal Navy’s Type 45 destroyers will receive a £500 million upgrade to enhance their firepower capability. ...

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Chief of Defence Staff Hosts Dragon Group with Gulf Partners

Chief of Defence Staff Hosts Dragon Group with Gulf Partners

Monday, 05 July 2021

General Sir Nick Carter hosted a meeting of the Dragon Group at Lancaster House with partners from the Gulf and wider Middle East region....

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