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Suspension of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Medical Examinations and Assessments

Suspension of War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Medical Examinations and Assessments

Tuesday, 17 March 2020

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who arrange our medical examinations are to cancel all examinations for a period of up to 3 months from 17...

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DIO announces Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework suppliers

DIO announces Nuclear Technical Support Provider framework suppliers

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has announced the 3 suppliers selected to join the new Nuclear Technical Support Provider (NTSP) framewo...

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The Ministry of Defence Commercial Delivery Partner

The Ministry of Defence Commercial Delivery Partner

Friday, 06 March 2020

The MOD Commercial Delivery Partner (CommDP) programme is a strategic initiative that will support transformation and innovation. ...

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Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy

Lt Gen Richard Nugee to lead MOD's climate change policy

Friday, 06 March 2020

A new review has been launched to spearhead initiatives within the Ministry of Defence when it comes to tackling the challenges of climate change....

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Gaming technology trialled in training UK Armed Forces

Gaming technology trialled in training UK Armed Forces

Friday, 06 March 2020

Trials are set to begin for a new virtual reality training platform for the UK Armed Forces, built on the same gaming engine as Fortnite....

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council

Thursday, 05 March 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace outlines the importance of helping to stabilise fragile states ...

£2.5 million investment in XL autonomous submarine development

£2.5 million investment in XL autonomous submarine development

Thursday, 05 March 2020

The first extra-large autonomous test submarine will be developed for the Royal Navy following a new contract by the Defence and Security Accelerator ...

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Defence Minister visits vital work being conducted by troops in Cyprus

Defence Minister visits vital work being conducted by troops in Cyprus

Thursday, 05 March 2020

In his first visit to troops deployed overseas, Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey visited troops stationed on the Sovereign Base Area (SBA) ...

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Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council, Washington DC

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council, Washington DC

Thursday, 05 March 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gives a speech to the Atlantic Council ...

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Joseph Berry

Ministry of Defence confirms the death of Private Joseph Berry

Monday, 02 March 2020

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of Private Joseph Berry. ...

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Royal Marines travel to Belarus for winter warfare exercise

Royal Marines travel to Belarus for winter warfare exercise

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Thirty members of 42 Commando will conduct cold weather training on the 2 week exercise. ...

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£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines

£330 million sonar contract for Dreadnought submarines

Friday, 28 February 2020

Contracts to develop the ‘eyes and ears’ of Dreadnought submarines will create 170 jobs and secure 350 more across the UK....

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“Highly Commended” Government Security Team Award for MDP Project Servator

“Highly Commended” Government Security Team Award for MDP Project Servator

Thursday, 27 February 2020

MDP Project Servator receive a Team Award at the Government Security Conference Awards 2020. ...

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Veterans UK launches an improved website and looks to the future

Veterans UK launches an improved website and looks to the future

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

The Veterans UK website has been completely redesigned, meaning you now have a better website with easier to find information about veterans support s...

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Defence Secretary announces programme to replace the UK’s nuclear warhead

Defence Secretary announces programme to replace the UK’s nuclear warhead

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has today announced the start of a new nuclear replacement warhead programme in Parliament. ...

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Over 2,000 UK personnel deploy to Norway for major Arctic warfare exercise

Over 2,000 UK personnel deploy to Norway for major Arctic warfare exercise

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

Royal Marines, Royal Navy ships and an air group from Joint Helicopter Command will contribute to Exercise Cold Response 2020....

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MAA email alert guide

MAA email alert guide

Wednesday, 19 February 2020

Get the latest Military Aviation Authority news and regulatory updates as soon as they are published by subscribing to email alerts....

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Visions for Strategic Command outlined during inaugural RUSI Conference

Visions for Strategic Command outlined during inaugural RUSI Conference

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Defence leaders have laid out their vision for the UK’s new Strategic Command, putting cyber security and new technologies at the heart of the militar...

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Inaugural Strategic Command RUSI Conference

Inaugural Strategic Command RUSI Conference

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Exploring the vision, ambitions and challenges for Strategic Command (UKStratCom). ...

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Military deploys to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis

Military deploys to provide flood relief during Storm Dennis

Saturday, 15 February 2020

British Army personnel have deployed to assist civil authorities with the provision of flood relief to local communities in West Yorkshire. ...

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UK further commits to NATO and European Security through JEF Readiness Declaration and deployment of Typhoons to Lithuania

UK further commits to NATO and European Security through JEF Readiness Declaration and deployment of Typhoons to Lithuania

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace underlined the UK’s leading role in the NATO Alliance as he met fellow defence ministers in Brussels....

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United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV): our latest updates

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV): our latest updates

Wednesday, 12 February 2020

Over recent months we have been working to review and update our guidance and information in relation to National Security Vetting. ...

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Royal visit to meet patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Royal visit to meet patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall along with Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge met with patients and staff at Defence Medical Rehab...

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First UK night flights land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

First UK night flights land on HMS Queen Elizabeth

Friday, 07 February 2020

Four F-35 Lightning jets have completed night landings on HMS Queen Elizabeth flying over UK waters on operational training....

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Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards

Armed Forces heroes celebrated at The Sun Military Awards

Friday, 07 February 2020

The Millies are awarded for inspiring individual and collective achievements from within the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force...

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Vice Chief of the Defence Staff signs future force development charter to reaffirm UK/US defence relationship

Vice Chief of the Defence Staff signs future force development charter to reaffirm UK/US defence relationship

Wednesday, 05 February 2020

The United Kingdom’s Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, Admiral Tim Fraser, and his US counterpart General John Hyten, have signed a bilateral Charter, ...

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RAF submarine hunters first touchdown in UK

RAF submarine hunters first touchdown in UK

Tuesday, 04 February 2020

The first Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft has arrived in the UK. ...

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Defence invests billions into UK prosperity

Defence invests billions into UK prosperity

Thursday, 30 January 2020

The MOD has released the official statistics for 2018/19 regional expenditure with UK industry, commerce and employment....

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UK’s largest UN mission draws to a close after four successful years

UK’s largest UN mission draws to a close after four successful years

Thursday, 30 January 2020

Defence Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan travelled to South Sudan to present medals to the final rotation of personnel as Pakistan takes over the enginee...

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Major General James Swift appointed as Chief of Defence People

Major General James Swift appointed as Chief of Defence People

Thursday, 30 January 2020

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of the next CDP to succeed Lieutenant General Richard Edward Nugee....

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