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Defence Secretary hosts Qatari counterpart at historic Horse Guards

Defence Secretary hosts Qatari counterpart at historic Horse Guards

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

The Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson met with His Excellency Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Attiyah in London...

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War disablement pension rates 2018

War disablement pension rates 2018

Tuesday, 16 January 2018

The 2018 war disablement pension rates have been announced....

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UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace

UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace

Monday, 15 January 2018

RAF Typhoons have scrambled over the North Sea to intercept Russian Blackjack bombers...

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Bids open to host annual Armed Forces Day National Event in 2019

Bids open to host annual Armed Forces Day National Event in 2019

Monday, 15 January 2018

The Ministry of Defence invites expressions of interest from communities across the UK to become host for the eleventh annual Armed Forces Day Nationa...

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Could it be Edward, urgent appeal for family of Bedfordshire sergeant killed in World War 1

Could it be Edward, urgent appeal for family of Bedfordshire sergeant killed in World War 1

Monday, 15 January 2018

Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre appeal for family of Edward Norton to get in touch....

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British Army reservists join NATO’s Kosovo Force

British Army reservists join NATO’s Kosovo Force

Thursday, 11 January 2018

The UK extends KFOR deployment for another year...

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DIO sets out vision for future working with industry

DIO sets out vision for future working with industry

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has launched its commercial strategy today. ...

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Charles Forte appointed new MOD Chief Information Officer

Charles Forte appointed new MOD Chief Information Officer

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

Charles will be responsible for the development of MOD strategy and policy on all MOD Information and Communications Technology...

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Support deal worth £100m agreed for Puma helicopters

Support deal worth £100m agreed for Puma helicopters

Tuesday, 09 January 2018

Just months after providing vital relief in the Caribbean, a £100 million deal to provide future support to the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma HC Mk2...

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Defence Secretary visits Appledore yard as warship competition ramps up

Defence Secretary visits Appledore yard as warship competition ramps up

Monday, 08 January 2018

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson paid a visit to Babcock’s Appledore shipyard this morning, as the company announced further details of its bid to h...

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Royal Navy work with Australians on massive drug bust

Royal Navy work with Australians on massive drug bust

Friday, 05 January 2018

A Royal Navy crew has helped seize more than £100million worth of drugs that were being shipped across international waters – and also found time to s...

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Defence Secretary praises UK efforts as RAF operations against Daesh continue

Defence Secretary praises UK efforts as RAF operations against Daesh continue

Friday, 05 January 2018

In a visit to Kuwait, Iraq and Cyprus, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson commended UK personnel deployed in the fight against Daesh....

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The Military Division of The New Year Honours List 2018

The Military Division of The New Year Honours List 2018

Wednesday, 03 January 2018

108 service personnel have been granted by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual New Year Honours list. ...

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MDP Officer awarded MBE in New Year Honours

MDP Officer awarded MBE in New Year Honours

Tuesday, 02 January 2018

Congratulations to Constable Claire Batt who has been appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year Honours. ...

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Defence Secretary wishes troops Merry Christmas while in Poland on NATO visit

Defence Secretary wishes troops Merry Christmas while in Poland on NATO visit

Friday, 22 December 2017

The Defence Secretary has praised British troops’ work with NATO Allies in Poland during a visit with the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet....

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Defence Secretary meets Canadian counterpart to further strengthen ties

Defence Secretary meets Canadian counterpart to further strengthen ties

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Defence Secretary has met with Canada’s Minister of National Defence in London today, further strengthening the historic relationship....

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Sea Ceptor missile test firing complete at sea

Sea Ceptor missile test firing complete at sea

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Firing trials from the first Royal Navy ship to test the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully completed....

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Export and SME support leads policy refresh which will keep our industry and military as ‘the envy of the world’, Defence Secretary announces

Export and SME support leads policy refresh which will keep our industry and military as ‘the envy of the world’, Defence Secretary announces

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

A three-pronged refresh to defence’s Industrial Policy has been unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson at the UK Defence Solutions Centre in F...

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Defence Secretary praises personnel keeping Britain safe over Christmas

Defence Secretary praises personnel keeping Britain safe over Christmas

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

The Defence Secretary met military personnel in London to thank them for their commitment over the Christmas period....

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Defence Secretary and O2 team up for 2000th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

Defence Secretary and O2 team up for 2000th signing of Armed Forces Covenant

Monday, 18 December 2017

Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced that 2,000 organisations have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant....

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UK takes delivery of final F 35B Lightning this year

UK takes delivery of final F 35B Lightning this year

Monday, 18 December 2017

The UK has taken delivery of its 14th F-35B Lightning II which flew into Beaufort, South Carolina last week to take its place as part of the Lightning...

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New homes for veterans in time for Christmas

New homes for veterans in time for Christmas

Thursday, 14 December 2017

A new housing development for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life opened today in South London....

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UK and Japan strengthen defence ties

UK and Japan strengthen defence ties

Thursday, 14 December 2017

The Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary met their Japanese counterparts at Greenwich Naval College....

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Defence Minister reveals new RAF Squadron at Qatar event

Defence Minister reveals new RAF Squadron at Qatar event

Thursday, 14 December 2017

The number plate of a new Typhoon squadron set to integrate Qatari personnel was revealed by Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin at a reception to celeb...

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The Sun Military Awards are back to salute the Armed Forces

The Sun Military Awards are back to salute the Armed Forces

Thursday, 14 December 2017

This year marked the tenth anniversary of the ‘Millies’, where the public honours and celebrates the hard work of the UK Armed Forces....

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Defence Secretary congratulates NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg

Defence Secretary congratulates NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Statement from the Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson...

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2017 post season air display symposium

2017 post season air display symposium

Monday, 11 December 2017

Military Aviation Authority in collaboration with Civilian Aviation Authority and British Air Display Association delivered post-season air display s...

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Defence Secretary in Doha as multi billion pound jet contract with Qatar is signed

Defence Secretary in Doha as multi billion pound jet contract with Qatar is signed

Sunday, 10 December 2017

A multi-billion pound contract to supply Qatar with 24 Typhoon aircraft has been signed today, supporting thousands of British manufacturing jobs....

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HRH The Prince of Wales awards MOD Apprentice of the Year 2017

HRH The Prince of Wales awards MOD Apprentice of the Year 2017

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Young apprentices were recognised by HRH The Prince of Wales as engineers of the future at the Annual Ministry of Defence Apprentice Awards today....

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Queen welcomes Royal Navy's largest ever ship into the fleet

Queen welcomes Royal Navy's largest ever ship into the fleet

Thursday, 07 December 2017

Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned the UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy....

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