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New medal awarded to recognise the changing character of warfare

New medal awarded to recognise the changing character of warfare

Friday, 15 February 2019

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced details of the eligible personnel who will receive a new medal to mark the campaign to defeat Daesh i...

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War disablement pension rates 2019

War disablement pension rates 2019

Friday, 15 February 2019

The 2019 war disablement pension rates have been announced....

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Implementation of improved Air System Safety Case Regulation   RA 1205

Implementation of improved Air System Safety Case Regulation RA 1205

Thursday, 14 February 2019

This article supplements NPA 19/01, 25 January 2019. The article does not replace NPA 19/01 or regulation contained within the MAA Regulatory Publica...

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Apache and Wildcat to touch down in Estonia as UK bolsters its commitment to NATO

Apache and Wildcat to touch down in Estonia as UK bolsters its commitment to NATO

Wednesday, 13 February 2019

Wildcat and Apache helicopters will be deployed to Estonia this year, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced at a meeting of NATO Defence Minist...

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UK wins global F 35 support assignment worth £500 million

UK wins global F 35 support assignment worth £500 million

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

The UK’s role as a leading partner on the global F-35 programme has received another huge boost today....

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Gavin Williamson sets out vision for defence in Global Britain

Gavin Williamson sets out vision for defence in Global Britain

Monday, 11 February 2019

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has outlined the future role of the UK’s Armed Forces in a speech at RUSI today. ...

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Defence in Global Britain

Defence in Global Britain

Monday, 11 February 2019

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson gave a speech at RUSI outlining the future direction of the UK Armed Forces....

Red Arrows' North American Display list revealed

Red Arrows' North American Display list revealed

Friday, 08 February 2019

A list of locations where people can see the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team display during a major tour of North America has been released....

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The end of an era: RAF Tornado returns from operations for the last time

The end of an era: RAF Tornado returns from operations for the last time

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

After almost 40 years serving the UK on military operations across the world, iconic RAF Tornado jets have returned home for the last time....

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New fast jet training takes off

New fast jet training takes off

Monday, 04 February 2019

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, has opened the High-G training and test facility at RAF Cranwell today....

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New figures reveal increase in ex service personnel employment rates

New figures reveal increase in ex service personnel employment rates

Monday, 04 February 2019

Rates of ex-forces personnel back in employment or education within 6 months of leaving service reach 88%. ...

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British Army tests innovative virtual reality training

British Army tests innovative virtual reality training

Monday, 04 February 2019

The British Army has awarded a software developer a £1-million contract to explore how virtual reality can be integrated into soldier training. ...

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Cambridge company fuels the way forward for protecting the UK and Allies

Cambridge company fuels the way forward for protecting the UK and Allies

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the first fuel tanks supporting the UK’s new fleet of submarine hunting aircraft have rolled off the line...

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Defence Minister opens first military airbase to be powered by green energy

Defence Minister opens first military airbase to be powered by green energy

Thursday, 31 January 2019

RAF Marham, the home of the UK’s F-35 multi role combat jets, is set to become the first military airbase to be powered by green electricity....

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£1 million injection into pioneering new space technology

£1 million injection into pioneering new space technology

Monday, 28 January 2019

The development of a new generation of pioneering British deployable satellite antennas has been boosted following a £1-million MOD investment....

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Date announced for Red Arrows American tour

Date announced for Red Arrows American tour

Wednesday, 23 January 2019

A start date has been confirmed for the historic Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (the Red Arrows) tour of the USA and Canada....

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Veterans’ Gateway begins new trial proactive call service to support ex forces community

Veterans’ Gateway begins new trial proactive call service to support ex forces community

Monday, 21 January 2019

The 24-hour helpline for veterans' support will now actively get in touch with ex-service personnel who have asked for help....

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Defence Secretary commissions new report to step up support for service families

Defence Secretary commissions new report to step up support for service families

Saturday, 19 January 2019

The new study will examine the support available to the different members of military families, including spouses and partners, and children....

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Military to donate unused ration packs to charities

Military to donate unused ration packs to charities

Friday, 18 January 2019

The Ministry of Defence has announced that it will donate thousands of unused ration packs to charities over the next few years....

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£293 million deal for Apache fleet

£293 million deal for Apache fleet

Thursday, 17 January 2019

The MOD has awarded a 5 year, multi-million-pound deal to Leonardo Helicopters (UK) for the support of the existing fleet of 50 Apache attack helicopt...

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D Day 75: events to mark 75th anniversary of Normandy Landings announced

D Day 75: events to mark 75th anniversary of Normandy Landings announced

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

D-Day veterans will be at the heart of the official commemorations taking place in June 2019...

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Defence Secretary invites D Day veterans to 75th anniversary

Defence Secretary invites D Day veterans to 75th anniversary

Wednesday, 16 January 2019

Gavin Williamson writes open letter to veterans of the Normandy Landings...

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New figures reveal changes to the UK’s veteran population

New figures reveal changes to the UK’s veteran population

Friday, 11 January 2019

The MOD has released new projected figures on the numbers of ex-service personnel living in Great Britain over the next ten years....

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Defence Secretary sets sights on next century of British air power

Defence Secretary sets sights on next century of British air power

Thursday, 10 January 2019

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson sets sights on next century of British air power as major fighter jet milestones are reached. ...

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Scottish yard awarded HMS Queen Elizabeth contract

Scottish yard awarded HMS Queen Elizabeth contract

Wednesday, 09 January 2019

Babcock's Rosyth dockyard has been awarded a contract to carry out the first planned dry-dock maintenance of Britain’s largest warship, HMS Queen Eliz...

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Defence Secretary commends UK peacekeepers in South Sudan

Defence Secretary commends UK peacekeepers in South Sudan

Monday, 07 January 2019

Gavin Williamson visits 300 UK troops in Malakal and Bentiu...

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Defence Minister signs £250 million aircraft deal, sustaining 450 jobs

Defence Minister signs £250 million aircraft deal, sustaining 450 jobs

Thursday, 03 January 2019

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew has announced the MOD has signed a £250-million deal to support the RAF’s intelligence-gathering Shadow aircraft fleet....

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The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2019

The Military Division of the New Year Honours 2019

Friday, 28 December 2018

One-hundred and eighteen service personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list. ...

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The Civilian Division of the New Year Honours 2019

The Civilian Division of the New Year Honours 2019

Friday, 28 December 2018

49 civilian personnel have been honoured by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list....

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Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

Scarborough to be affiliated with HMS Duncan

Friday, 28 December 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today announced HMS Duncan will be affiliated with the seaside town of Scarborough, just months after it was se...

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