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Record size and scope of Carrier Strike Group deployment announced

Record size and scope of Carrier Strike Group deployment announced

Monday, 26 April 2021

The largest concentration of maritime and air power to the UK in a generation will set sail next month, visiting more than 40 countries. ...

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Royal Navy confirms two new fast patrol boats

Royal Navy confirms two new fast patrol boats

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

HMS Ships Dagger and Cutlass confirmed as the new fast patrol boats....

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Iceland becomes 10th nation to join UK led Joint Expeditionary Force

Iceland becomes 10th nation to join UK led Joint Expeditionary Force

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Iceland has formally joined the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), the group of 10 northern European nations committed to upholding northern European se...

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace's tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Friday, 09 April 2021

Upon the sad news of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace pays tribute....

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Turkish Defence Minister hosted on board HMS Prince of Wales

Turkish Defence Minister hosted on board HMS Prince of Wales

Friday, 09 April 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace today hosted Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar on board the UK’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales....

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RAF clears Daesh stronghold in Iraq in support of an Iraqi Security Force operation

RAF clears Daesh stronghold in Iraq in support of an Iraqi Security Force operation

Thursday, 08 April 2021

A Daesh stronghold in northern Iraq has been cleared as part of Operation Shader, the Ministry of Defence has announced today. The RAF has carried out...

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Army’s Solar Farms support commitment to Sustainability

Army’s Solar Farms support commitment to Sustainability

Tuesday, 06 April 2021

The British Army will launch defence’s first photovoltaic solar farm at the Defence School of Transport. ...

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UK and Qatar expand defence partnership

UK and Qatar expand defence partnership

Thursday, 01 April 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and his Qatari counterpart, HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah, have announced an expansion of the relationship between...

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UK Carrier Strike Group to sail with Netherlands Frigate on 2021 deployment

UK Carrier Strike Group to sail with Netherlands Frigate on 2021 deployment

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

The Netherlands will be fully integrated into the UK sovereign Carrier Strike Group’s maiden operational deployment later this year, Defence ministers...

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Chief of Defence Staff IISS speech

Chief of Defence Staff IISS speech

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ADC Gen, Chief of Defence Staff's speech as part of Defence Innovation Talks at International Institute for Strate...

Enhanced Learning Credits, Further and Higher Education scheme changes for veterans

Enhanced Learning Credits, Further and Higher Education scheme changes for veterans

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Changes to the Enhanced Learning Credits, Further Education and Higher Education schemes come into effect from 30 March 2021....

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Defence outlines greener future

Defence outlines greener future

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

The Ministry of Defence has published its roadmap to becoming more resilient and sustainable in the face of the immense challenge of global climate ch...

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Government expands military benefits in response to Selous Report

Government expands military benefits in response to Selous Report

Monday, 29 March 2021

Dozens of support measures are outlined today in the UK Government’s official response to Andrew Selous MP’s report ‘Living in Our Shoes – understandi...

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MDP continue to grow a network of vigilance

MDP continue to grow a network of vigilance

Monday, 29 March 2021

Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) expand use of Project Servator and train more people to spot and report suspicious activity....

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Operational Honours and Awards list March 2021

Operational Honours and Awards list March 2021

Friday, 26 March 2021

The latest Operational Honours and Awards List recognises the bravery, commitment and commendable service of service personnel within the military....

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Defence to invest £2 billion in next stage of UK combat air system

Defence to invest £2 billion in next stage of UK combat air system

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

Defence Minister Jeremy Quin has warned that the ‘freedom of the air cannot be taken for granted’ as threat picture changes in RUSI speech. ...

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New Royal Navy Surveillance Ship to protect the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure

New Royal Navy Surveillance Ship to protect the UK’s critical underwater infrastructure

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

The Royal Navy are developing a new Multi Role Ocean Surveillance ship (MROSS) to protect our nation against hostile actors and grow our understanding...

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Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the RUSI Combat Air Power Conference

Minister for Defence Procurement's speech at the RUSI Combat Air Power Conference

Wednesday, 24 March 2021

The Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin, gave the keynote speech at the RUSI Combat Air Power conference outlining £2bn investment in the UK...

Warfighting Experimentation Force unveiled

Warfighting Experimentation Force unveiled

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

The British Army is introducing a pioneering warfighting experimentation Battlegroup. ...

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Army announces Special Ops Army Ranger Regiment

Army announces Special Ops Army Ranger Regiment

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

The British Army is establishing a special operations Brigade, the core of which will be four battalions of the new Ranger Regiment....

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Defence ‘Builds Back Better’ with bold new Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

Defence ‘Builds Back Better’ with bold new Defence and Security Industrial Strategy

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Defence will accelerate the innovation and development of next-generation technology with an ambitious Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS)...

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Armed Forces to be more active around the world to combat threats of the future

Armed Forces to be more active around the world to combat threats of the future

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

The UK will continue to adopt a forward presence around the world, ensuring the men and women of our Armed Forces are globally engaged, constantly cam...

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Defence Secretary oral statement on the Defence Command Paper

Defence Secretary oral statement on the Defence Command Paper

Monday, 22 March 2021

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace describes Defence's contribution to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy....

Defence outlines 2030 vision for the armed forces

Defence outlines 2030 vision for the armed forces

Monday, 22 March 2021

The Defence Secretary has set out the future vision for the UK Armed Forces ensuring the military is prepared for new and emerging threats and challen...

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A speech by the Defence Secretary at the Society of Maritime Industries Annual Conference

A speech by the Defence Secretary at the Society of Maritime Industries Annual Conference

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Speaking at the Society of Maritime Industries Annual Conference, the Defence Secretary announced a refresh of the National Shipbuilding Strategy....

Integrated Review outlines future for defence

Integrated Review outlines future for defence

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

The Prime Minister has set out the conclusions of the Integrated Review of security, defence, development and foreign policy. ...

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2020 Sanctuary Award winners announced

2020 Sanctuary Award winners announced

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

The MOD’s Sanctuary Awards 2020 champion sustainability and celebrate the work of our people in defence-wide projects....

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HMS Queen Elizabeth visits Western Scotland for the first time

HMS Queen Elizabeth visits Western Scotland for the first time

Monday, 15 March 2021

The Royal Navy’s Fleet Flagship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has arrived in Glen Mallan, Scotland, as part of final preparations before her first operational...

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The Royal Navy leads an international task group of warships on a security patrol of the Baltic

The Royal Navy leads an international task group of warships on a security patrol of the Baltic

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Royal Navy frigates led vessels from all three Baltic states in the first operation of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force....

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International Women’s Day 2021: Choose to Challenge

International Women’s Day 2021: Choose to Challenge

Monday, 08 March 2021

Ministry of Defence police officers share their stories and perspectives. ...

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