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Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world class warships as £1 billion is pumped into supply chain

Defence Secretary and Australian Minister tour Scottish site building world class warships as £1 billion is pumped into supply chain

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson hosted his Australian counterpart Marise Payne at the Scottish shipyard building the Royal Navy’s new Type 26 friga...

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Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes

Military personnel in Scotland protected from tax hikes

Thursday, 19 July 2018

Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Def...

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UK deployment in Mali reaches the next stage

UK deployment in Mali reaches the next stage

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

British helicopters have arrived in West Africa as the UK’s support to a key French counter-terrorism operation in Mali reaches its next phase....

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New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh

New medal unveiled to recognise the fight against Daesh

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

British personnel from all three services who successfully tackled Daesh have been awarded a new operational service medal at the Ministry of Defence ...

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Research partnership visits Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

Research partnership visits Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre (DCDC)

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The Development, Concepts and Doctrine Centre’s (DCDC) new research partners visited the Shrivenham-based think tank to discuss their role in supporti...

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MOD contribution to international security highlighted in annual report

MOD contribution to international security highlighted in annual report

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The Armed Forces’ important contribution to international prosperity is highlighted in the latest Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) annu...

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LOGNET 18 1: modernising defence logistics, 7 to 8 June 2018

LOGNET 18 1: modernising defence logistics, 7 to 8 June 2018

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

Designed to forge closer ties and encourage innovation between Defence, industry partners and academic colleagues, the third in the LOGNET series of e...

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Sky's the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

Sky's the limit for defence personnel taking part in Edinburgh Tattoo

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Hundreds of defence personnel will celebrate the power of human potential at this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, taking place from 3 to 25 Au...

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Injured veterans and service personnel take part in excavation at Barrow Clump

Injured veterans and service personnel take part in excavation at Barrow Clump

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, plays a vital role in conserving and maintaining the Defence estate....

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Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin

Defence Minister announces new prosperity framework between UK and Lockheed Martin

Monday, 16 July 2018

Defence Minister Guto Bebb announced the start of a new relationship between the UK government and Lockheed Martin at Farnborough International Air Sh...

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UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit

UK boosts Africa ties after ministerial visit

Monday, 16 July 2018

The UK remains determined to bring prosperity and stability to East Africa, defence minister Mark Lancaster has reaffirmed after visiting Uganda....

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Britain to take leading role in next generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy

Britain to take leading role in next generation air power, as Defence Secretary launches Combat Air Strategy

Monday, 16 July 2018

Setting out Britain’s determination to remain a world-leader in the combat air sector, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today unveiled a concept...

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RAF recieves 20th Atlas transport aircraft

RAF recieves 20th Atlas transport aircraft

Friday, 13 July 2018

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken delivery of the 20th next-generation Atlas transport aircraft as the programme continues to meet key development m...

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Waddington to operate Protector, with best of British air power on show at Air Tattoo

Waddington to operate Protector, with best of British air power on show at Air Tattoo

Friday, 13 July 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson marked a momentous centenary year for the RAF at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) today, as it was announc...

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Chief of the Defence Staff at Air Power Conference – 12 Jul 18

Chief of the Defence Staff at Air Power Conference – 12 Jul 18

Thursday, 12 July 2018

Air Power Conference – 12 Jul 18 ...

Royal Navy sailor killed during World War 1 is honoured as he is laid to rest

Royal Navy sailor killed during World War 1 is honoured as he is laid to rest

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

Able Seaman James Cameron Robertson has finally been laid to rest in Orchard Dump Cemetary in France....

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Defence Secretary meets Australian defence minister following £20bn British warship deal

Defence Secretary meets Australian defence minister following £20bn British warship deal

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Talks deepen UK-Australian defence relationship...

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British prosperity relies on defence according to independent review

British prosperity relies on defence according to independent review

Monday, 09 July 2018

Former Defence Minister Philip Dunne has today released a wide-ranging report which highlights the integral role of defence to British prosperity....

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MOD launches first ever Defence Domestic Abuse Strategy

MOD launches first ever Defence Domestic Abuse Strategy

Friday, 06 July 2018

The Ministry of Defence has today launched its first strategy to tackle domestic abuse within the Armed Forces and defence civilian communities....

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The Veterans’ Gateway records over 10,000 enquiries as it celebrates its first year in service

The Veterans’ Gateway records over 10,000 enquiries as it celebrates its first year in service

Thursday, 05 July 2018

The Veterans’ Gateway, the 24-hour service that helps former service men and women to navigate their new lives as civilians, has recorded over 10,000 ...

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New equipment helps crack down on illegal activity on Salisbury Plain

New equipment helps crack down on illegal activity on Salisbury Plain

Thursday, 05 July 2018

Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) staff on Salisbury Plain have been issued with newly branded vehicles in a bid to crackdown on the number of...

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Graves of 2 north west soldiers killed in the great war rededicated a century later

Graves of 2 north west soldiers killed in the great war rededicated a century later

Tuesday, 03 July 2018

Lieutenant Charles Stonehouse and Private Frederick William Birks have both had rededication services today Tuesday 3 July....

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Defence Secretary cuts ribbon on Bolton based missile factory

Defence Secretary cuts ribbon on Bolton based missile factory

Monday, 02 July 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has today officially opened a Bolton-based factory where almost 700 staff are making multi-million-pound missiles f...

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Tenth Annual Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Tenth Annual Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Saturday, 30 June 2018

Hundreds of events are being held today across the country to mark the tenth annual Armed Forces Day. ...

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DIO restores much loved Wiltshire monument

DIO restores much loved Wiltshire monument

Friday, 29 June 2018

A historic chalk monument on Salisbury Plain has been restored by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) with the help of partners and the loca...

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The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre is gifted to the Nation

The Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre is gifted to the Nation

Friday, 29 June 2018

Thursday 21 June marked a historic occasion as the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC) was gifted to the Nation by the 7th Duke of Westm...

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Over 10,000 troops from nine nations ready to meet global challenges

Over 10,000 troops from nine nations ready to meet global challenges

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson today signed the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding alongside counterparts f...

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First Sea Lord speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Conference

First Sea Lord speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Conference

Thursday, 28 June 2018

Speech made by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff. ...

UK steps up efforts to stop bird trapping in Cyprus

UK steps up efforts to stop bird trapping in Cyprus

Thursday, 28 June 2018

The UK’s Armed Forces will not let up in their efforts to stop illegal bird trapping in Cyprus after overseeing a drop of three-quarters in just a yea...

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100 troops and Chinook helicopter deployed to Saddleworth Moor

100 troops and Chinook helicopter deployed to Saddleworth Moor

Thursday, 28 June 2018

MOD supports Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service...

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