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Lift off: Satellite launched into space on RAF mission

Lift off: Satellite launched into space on RAF mission

Thursday, 01 March 2018

The Chief of the Air Staff today announced the RAF’s role in the launch and operation of a demonstrator satellite. Now in orbit, the Carbonite-2 offer...

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Defence Secretary names new warship HMS Cardiff on St David's Day

Defence Secretary names new warship HMS Cardiff on St David's Day

Thursday, 01 March 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced the name of one of the new Type 26 warships as HMS Cardiff on St. David's Day....

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UK and Germany work towards stronger defence relationship

UK and Germany work towards stronger defence relationship

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has hosted his counterpart Ursula Von der Leyen in the UK for the first time....

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Defence Minister hosts Polish counterpart at Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

Defence Minister hosts Polish counterpart at Allied Rapid Reaction Corps

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster and Under Secretary of State Tomasz Szatkowski have visited the UK's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters (HQ) and...

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Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Royal Navy and Royal Marines join major French deployment

Monday, 26 February 2018

UK maritime forces are taking part in a French naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and Far East....

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Over 300 new houses unveiled for troops and their families

Over 300 new houses unveiled for troops and their families

Monday, 26 February 2018

322 brand new homes for military families have been officially opened on the Ashdown Estate in Tidworth, Wiltshire today, 26th February....

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Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220 million funding and new helpline

Defence Secretary shows commitment to Armed Forces mental health with over £220 million funding and new helpline

Sunday, 25 February 2018

Gavin Williamson has pledged to increase funding for Armed Forces mental health services over the next decade and launched new Military Mental Health ...

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Britain set to launch Combat Air Strategy, Defence Secretary announces

Britain set to launch Combat Air Strategy, Defence Secretary announces

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

A Combat Air Strategy will be launched to ensure Britain maintains a world-leading combat air capability, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced...

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UK agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

UK agrees sale of HMS Ocean to Brazil

Monday, 19 February 2018

The MOD has agreed to sell HMS Ocean to the Government of Brazil after 20 years of service....

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£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying

Saturday, 17 February 2018

A £260 million agreement with the United States Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade has been signed by t...

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Ministry of Defence expands counter poaching training into two new parks in Malawi

Ministry of Defence expands counter poaching training into two new parks in Malawi

Friday, 16 February 2018

The Ministry of Defence is ramping up its efforts to stop animals being cruelly hunted in Malawi by expanding its counter-poaching training into two f...

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Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

Firing of 50,000th simulated round from turret trainer signals savings of £125M

Thursday, 15 February 2018

The 50,000th simulated round has been fired from an AS90 Turret Trainer signalling savings of approximately £125 million to the Ministry of Defence....

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UK steps up commitment to a modernised NATO

UK steps up commitment to a modernised NATO

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Speaking at a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson set out his ambition for a modern NATO that delivers o...

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MOD submits final Typhoon proposal to Belgium

MOD submits final Typhoon proposal to Belgium

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence has today submitted its final Eurofighter Typhoon offer to Belgium....

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Defence Minister presents Nepalese President with Gurkha Annual Report

Defence Minister presents Nepalese President with Gurkha Annual Report

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster has presented the President of Nepal with the symbolic Gurkha Annual Report – celebrating the Brigade’s invaluable wor...

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Defence Secretary hails modern partnership with Australia

Defence Secretary hails modern partnership with Australia

Monday, 12 February 2018

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has visited the regional power with global interests, Australia, to discuss reinforcing the modern partnership,...

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New plans for military flexible working become law

New plans for military flexible working become law

Friday, 09 February 2018

Service personnel will be able to apply for enhanced flexible working opportunities after the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill became law yesterda...

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Improvements to Mare Harbour jetty in Falklands complete

Improvements to Mare Harbour jetty in Falklands complete

Thursday, 08 February 2018

A state of the art jetty which will improve military capability in the Falkland Islands and improve life for personnel on the Islands has been complet...

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UK Chief of Defence Staff reaffirms commitment to Australia

UK Chief of Defence Staff reaffirms commitment to Australia

Wednesday, 07 February 2018

The UK Chief of Defence Staff has reinforced a commitment to stronger defence ties with Australia after a series of meetings with senior officials....

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MOD confirms the death of Captain Dean Sprouting

MOD confirms the death of Captain Dean Sprouting

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Captain Dean Sprouting....

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The evolution of incident reporting, from pure statistics to nuanced insight

The evolution of incident reporting, from pure statistics to nuanced insight

Monday, 05 February 2018

This article focuses on air safety occurrence reporting, and the provision of an improved Air Safety Information Management System (ASIMS)....

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Defence Secretary discusses threats with US counterpart

Defence Secretary discusses threats with US counterpart

Thursday, 01 February 2018

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson and his US counterpart, Jim Mattis, have been discussing how to tackle the increasing threats faced by both all...

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Huge new Atlas aircraft hangar opened by Defence Minister

Huge new Atlas aircraft hangar opened by Defence Minister

Thursday, 01 February 2018

A £70 million hangar large enough to contain three of the RAF’s new Atlas transport aircraft at the same time was officially opened by Defence Ministe...

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New Shetland radar to better protect UK Northern airspace

New Shetland radar to better protect UK Northern airspace

Friday, 26 January 2018

A new RAF radar facility reinforcing the UK’s ability to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, th...

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New navy warship accepted by Defence Minister

New navy warship accepted by Defence Minister

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Defence Minister Guto Bebb today formally announced the acceptance of HMS Forth, the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), from manufacturer ...

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Defence Minister appreciates Scots UK defence role

Defence Minister appreciates Scots UK defence role

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Defence Minister Guto Bebb made his first visit to Scotland as the new Minister for Defence Procurement on Burns’ Night (Thursday, 25 Jan 2018). ...

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UK fighter pilots fly F 35 for the first time following training

UK fighter pilots fly F 35 for the first time following training

Thursday, 25 January 2018

A pair of UK fighter pilots have become the first in their services to fly the F-35 Lightning straight from training....

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Dynamic security threats and the British Army: Chief of the General Staff General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

Dynamic security threats and the British Army: Chief of the General Staff General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Speech given at The Royal United Services Institute Monday 22 January 2018 ...

UK and France commit to new defence cooperation

UK and France commit to new defence cooperation

Thursday, 18 January 2018

The Prime Minister and French President have agreed a range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between the UK and France at a summit at San...

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New stealth fighter jet 'takes off'

New stealth fighter jet 'takes off'

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson experienced the world-class technology of the new F-35 today in a Lockheed Martin F-35 simulator in London....

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