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Armed Forces' contribution to the Royal Wedding announced

Armed Forces' contribution to the Royal Wedding announced

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Details of the ceremonial support the Armed Forces will provide to the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018....

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General Sir Nick Carter appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

General Sir Nick Carter appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of General Sir Nicholas Patrick Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen to take over from Air Chief Marshal Sir ...

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Third Tide Class Tanker Arrives in UK

Third Tide Class Tanker Arrives in UK

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

The third of four new support tankers to be delivered to the UK has arrived in Cornwall for customisation and trials before entering service with the ...

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UK side by side with Allies a year on from NATO deterrence deployment

UK side by side with Allies a year on from NATO deterrence deployment

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Estonia for the first time ...

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£400m deal signed for battle winning Brimstone missile for RAF Typhoons

£400m deal signed for battle winning Brimstone missile for RAF Typhoons

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

130 new jobs and a further 270 jobs sustained at MBDA’s sites in Stevenage, Bolton and across the company’s significant UK supply chain....

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Porton Down scientists on brink of titanium revolution

Porton Down scientists on brink of titanium revolution

Monday, 26 March 2018

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in Porton Down has revolutionised the production of titanium by reducing the 40 stage process dow...

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Royal Navy prepares for future UK fishery patrols

Royal Navy prepares for future UK fishery patrols

Thursday, 22 March 2018

The Royal Navy has taken delivery of the first of their next-generation Offshore Patrol ships which will support monitoring and protection of UK fishe...

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MDP support Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) 2018 campaign

MDP support Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) 2018 campaign

Thursday, 22 March 2018

We are proud to support Counter Terrorism Policing’s latest Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) campaign....

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MOD confirms the death of Corporal Jonathan Bayliss, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)

MOD confirms the death of Corporal Jonathan Bayliss, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

It is with great sadness that the MOD must confirm the death of Corporal Jonathan Bayliss of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (The Red Arrows)....

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Multi million pound contract to enhance Royal Navy Type 45 fleet resilience

Multi million pound contract to enhance Royal Navy Type 45 fleet resilience

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

The Ministry of Defence has announced a £160 million contract with BAE Systems to update the power and propulsion system fitted to the Royal Navy's Ty...

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Rededication and burial services for first world war soldiers

Rededication and burial services for first world war soldiers

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Burial services will be held on 27 and 28 March in France for first world war soldiers, a rededication service will also be held for Serjeant John Mac...

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Afghan security and stability remains top of UK agenda

Afghan security and stability remains top of UK agenda

Monday, 19 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Afghanistan for the first time ...

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UK US military links strengthened after ministerial visit to Washington DC

UK US military links strengthened after ministerial visit to Washington DC

Friday, 16 March 2018

Military ties between the UK and USA have been reinforced following a visit to Washington DC by Defence Minister Mark Lancaster this week....

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Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans

Defence Minister outlines expanded mental health provision for Armed Forces and veterans

Friday, 16 March 2018

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has outlined the MOD's increased support for serving personnel and veterans....

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Daz beats bullies to lead England’s boxers at Commonwealth Games

Daz beats bullies to lead England’s boxers at Commonwealth Games

Friday, 16 March 2018

An RAF Warrant Officer who took up boxing to beat the school ground bullies will lead out the England Boxing team at the opening ceremony of the 2018 ...

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Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle

Defence Secretary announces innovative threat detection system for the Army's newest armoured vehicle

Friday, 16 March 2018

The Defence Secretary announces a £3.7 million deal for the Army's next generation armoured vehicle with the latest automated threat warning system....

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Durham Light Infantry and Bedfordshire Regiment Soldiers who fought in world war 1 are laid to rest a century later

Durham Light Infantry and Bedfordshire Regiment Soldiers who fought in world war 1 are laid to rest a century later

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The remains of 2 unknown British soldiers were given a dignified burial service today, 15 March at the Orchard Dump Cemetery in France....

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Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical defence capability as threat intensifies

Defence Secretary boosts Britain's chemical defence capability as threat intensifies

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Gavin Williamson announces measures to maintain the UK's world-leading chemical analysis and capability....

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Hard as well as soft power: the case for modern defence

Hard as well as soft power: the case for modern defence

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson outlines the case for a modern defence. ...

World war one Durham light infantry soldier finally given military burial a century after his death

World war one Durham light infantry soldier finally given military burial a century after his death

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

Private Thomas Telford Edmundson laid to rest over 100 years after he died at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Perth (China Wall) Cemetery in Be...

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Top industry group pledges to support veteran entrepreneurs

Top industry group pledges to support veteran entrepreneurs

Wednesday, 14 March 2018

One of Britain’s leading business groups has pledged to support veterans looking to set up or expand their own business....

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New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

New offshore patrol vessel named HMS Trent

Tuesday, 13 March 2018

HMS Trent, the third of the Royal Navy’s five new Offshore Patrol Vessels, has been formally named at the Glasgow shipyard where she was built....

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Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland

Defence Secretary reviews tax on Armed Forces in Scotland

Monday, 12 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced he is looking to counter the Scottish Government’s income tax rise that affects thousands of Armed Fo...

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Burial service for soldiers of the first world war

Burial service for soldiers of the first world war

Monday, 12 March 2018

A burial service is to be held on 14 March in Belgium for Private Thomas Edmundson and then on 15 March in France for 2 further soldiers....

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Defence Secretary praises contribution female military personnel make to keeping Britain safe

Defence Secretary praises contribution female military personnel make to keeping Britain safe

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Gavin Williamson has praised servicewomen for the critical role they play in defending the country, as the armed forces marked International Women’s D...

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UK steps up cyber defence

UK steps up cyber defence

Thursday, 08 March 2018

UK Cyber Defence is getting a boost, following the opening of a new Defence Cyber School at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham....

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Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to Daesh’s total defeat in meeting with Iraqi counterpart

Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to Daesh’s total defeat in meeting with Iraqi counterpart

Tuesday, 06 March 2018

RAF jets continue to strike Daesh in Iraq and Syria ...

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Slovakian Air Force Firefighters train in the UK

Slovakian Air Force Firefighters train in the UK

Monday, 05 March 2018

Six Slovakian Air Force firefighters have undergone training in the UK to learn vital skills needed to tackle major aircraft fires....

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Military support for snow relief

Military support for snow relief

Monday, 05 March 2018

The Armed Forces have been assisting the emergency services to help people affected by the extreme weather....

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Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Joint Forces Command

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson visits Joint Forces Command

Friday, 02 March 2018

Commander Joint Forces Command, General Sir Chris Deverell hosted the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, on a visit to Joint Forces Command (JFC) on...

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