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100 employers awarded for supporting the armed forces

100 employers awarded for supporting the armed forces

Thursday, 22 August 2019

The Defence Secretary has congratulated the 100 employers who have been recognised for their support of personnel, veterans and their families....

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UK and Norway Reinforce North Atlantic Security

UK and Norway Reinforce North Atlantic Security

Thursday, 15 August 2019

The UK and Norway reinforced their commitment to joint anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic at RAF Lossiemouth today....

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Armed Forces mark 50 years since the start of operations in Northern Ireland

Armed Forces mark 50 years since the start of operations in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 14 August 2019

Service personnel joined veterans at the Armed Forces Memorial in Staffordshire to commemorate 50 years since the start of Operation Banner....

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First steel cut for HMS Cardiff

First steel cut for HMS Cardiff

Wednesday, 14 August 2019

The first steel has been cut for HMS Cardiff, the second ship in the Royal Navy’s next generation of Type 26 anti-submarine frigates....

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DIO supports further renovation of RAF Lakenheath

DIO supports further renovation of RAF Lakenheath

Friday, 09 August 2019

Work is about to begin at RAF Lakenheath to renovate the United States Visiting Forces (USVF) security forces facilities as part of an ongoing program...

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RAF Typhoons scramble from UK and Estonia to intercept Russian aircraft

RAF Typhoons scramble from UK and Estonia to intercept Russian aircraft

Thursday, 08 August 2019

The Typhoon fighter jets demonstrated the sizable scope of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) contribution to European security after scrambling from two loc...

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The Challenge of Regulation in an Age of Advanced Automation

The Challenge of Regulation in an Age of Advanced Automation

Thursday, 08 August 2019

How much can a regulator understand the autonomous safety systems that transcend traditional levels of automation and what level of assurance can be p...

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RAF Typhoons scrambled twice in two days to intercept Russian military aircraft

RAF Typhoons scrambled twice in two days to intercept Russian military aircraft

Tuesday, 06 August 2019

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have intercepted five Russian military aircraft in the last two days; four after launching on Monday and another ...

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UK joins international maritime security mission in the Gulf

UK joins international maritime security mission in the Gulf

Tuesday, 06 August 2019

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation and safe passage through the Gulf....

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£350 million Typhoon engine support contract

£350 million Typhoon engine support contract

Monday, 05 August 2019

The MOD has signed a contract worth almost £350-million to support the engines that power the UK’s fleet of Typhoon fighter jets....

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RAF Chinook assists Derbyshire Police at Toddbrook Reservoir

RAF Chinook assists Derbyshire Police at Toddbrook Reservoir

Friday, 02 August 2019

An RAF Chinook helicopter has deployed from RAF Odiham to Whaley Bridge to assist civil authorities dealing with the emergency situation at Toddbro...

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RAF Lakenheath gets power to grow thanks to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation

RAF Lakenheath gets power to grow thanks to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Thursday, 01 August 2019

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has worked with partners to boost the electrical supply at RAF Lakenheath 4 months ahead of schedule....

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Army restructures to confront evolving threats

Army restructures to confront evolving threats

Thursday, 01 August 2019

The Army has outlined its plans to rebalance the Field Army to ensure that it can compete with and defeat adversaries both above and below the thresho...

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RAF Typhoons scrambled from Ämari Air Base to intercept a Russian military transport aircraft

RAF Typhoons scrambled from Ämari Air Base to intercept a Russian military transport aircraft

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

RAF Typhoons intercept a Russian IL-76 military transport aircraft ...

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MOD announces new DE&S Chair

MOD announces new DE&S Chair

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

Mark Russell CBE has been named as the new Chair of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). ...

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HMS DUNCAN arrives in the Gulf

HMS DUNCAN arrives in the Gulf

Monday, 29 July 2019

Royal Navy vessel HMS DUNCAN has arrived in the Gulf, where she will support the safe passage of British-flagged ships through the Strait of Hormuz al...

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Public consultation on new laws launches to protect armed forces from historical allegations

Public consultation on new laws launches to protect armed forces from historical allegations

Monday, 22 July 2019

The Government asks public for views on new measures to ensure military personnel and veterans are not subject to repeated prosecutions...

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Lowest paid in military receive bumper pay rise

Lowest paid in military receive bumper pay rise

Monday, 22 July 2019

Armed forces personnel receive highest pay rise since 2007...

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UK to deploy 250 troops to Mali on peacekeeping operations

UK to deploy 250 troops to Mali on peacekeeping operations

Monday, 22 July 2019

The Defence Secretary has announced that UK Armed Forces will deploy to Mali in 2020 in support of the UN Peacekeeping Operation...

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Commemorations for the 50th anniversary of Op Banner announced

Commemorations for the 50th anniversary of Op Banner announced

Friday, 19 July 2019

Op Banner was the longest continuous deployment of troops in UK Armed Forces history. Those eligible to attend the event can register before 30 July. ...

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UK and Sweden partner on future combat air

UK and Sweden partner on future combat air

Friday, 19 July 2019

The Defence Secretary and her Swedish counterpart have signed a landmark agreement. ...

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Defence Secretary outlines ambitious space programme

Defence Secretary outlines ambitious space programme

Thursday, 18 July 2019

At the RAF Air and Space Power conference today, Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has outlined an ambitious space programme. ...

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Defence Secretary keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2019

Defence Secretary keynote speech at the Air and Space Power Conference 2019

Thursday, 18 July 2019

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt speaks about the Royal Air Force and the space domain...

Second Lightning fighter jet squadron arrives in UK

Second Lightning fighter jet squadron arrives in UK

Thursday, 18 July 2019

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has welcomed the arrival of a second training squadron of state-of-the-art F-35 Lightning jets to RAF Marham, includin...

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MOD update on the UK military presence in the Gulf

MOD update on the UK military presence in the Gulf

Tuesday, 16 July 2019

The UK has a long-standing maritime presence in the region. ...

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Construction begins on F35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath

Construction begins on F35 infrastructure at RAF Lakenheath

Monday, 15 July 2019

Work has started on buildings that will be home to 2 US Air Force F35 squadrons at RAF Lakenheath. ...

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New measures announced to stamp out inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces

New measures announced to stamp out inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces

Monday, 15 July 2019

Defence Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today announced a range of new measures to address inappropriate behaviour in the armed forces....

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New recruitment drive for Team Tempest

New recruitment drive for Team Tempest

Thursday, 11 July 2019

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has announced a new recruitment drive for Team Tempest, with the number of people working on the programme set to more...

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MOD to develop cutting edge laser and radio frequency weapons

MOD to develop cutting edge laser and radio frequency weapons

Tuesday, 09 July 2019

The Ministry of Defence is developing cutting-edge laser and radio frequency weapons which have the potential to revolutionise the battlefield. ...

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Chinooks to stay in Mali to help in fight against violent extremism

Chinooks to stay in Mali to help in fight against violent extremism

Monday, 08 July 2019

The Prime Minister has announced that the UK’s Chinook helicopters and personnel currently stationed with the French counter-terrorism operation in No...

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