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First Secretary salutes RAF Lossiemouth contribution to UK Defence

First Secretary salutes RAF Lossiemouth contribution to UK Defence

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

The First Secretary of State unveiled a frontline Scots-based Typhoon fast jet renamed ‘Sir Roderic’ in honour of an RAF tradition born of one family’...

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Armed Forces Minister reinforces UK support to Gibraltar

Armed Forces Minister reinforces UK support to Gibraltar

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Lancaster, arrives in Gibraltar today. ...

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Global MilSatCom conference 2017

Global MilSatCom conference 2017

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

Speech by General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander of Joint Forces Command....

UK steps up commitment to European security

UK steps up commitment to European security

Wednesday, 08 November 2017

The UK is increasing its commitment to European security as the Defence Secretary announces a package of support to stand by our allies....

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Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson

Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson

Thursday, 02 November 2017

Statement from Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson...

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Hundreds of Service personnel support London Poppy Day

Hundreds of Service personnel support London Poppy Day

Thursday, 02 November 2017

Around 980 tri-service members of the Armed Forces turned out to support the annual event ...

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New nurseries open for UK forces families in Cyprus

New nurseries open for UK forces families in Cyprus

Thursday, 02 November 2017

The RAF Akrotiri early years learning facility was officially opened on October 17 by Commander British Forces Cyprus (BFC), Major General James Illin...

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Science and tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Birmingham

Science and tech at core of defence as Minister launches new strategy in Birmingham

Tuesday, 31 October 2017

Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has today launched a new Science and Technology Strategy to counter evolving threats and adapt to rapidly changing t...

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British soldiers arrive in Estonia

British soldiers arrive in Estonia

Monday, 30 October 2017

1st Battalion The Royal Welsh have deployed to Estonia...

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New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons

New plans for Armed Forces flexible working reach the Commons

Monday, 30 October 2017

New steps to make military life more flexible in order to attract and retain the best talent will be heard in the House of Commons today....

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Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for new frigates

Defence Secretary visits Tyneside shipyard as industry develops plans for new frigates

Monday, 30 October 2017

As part of his nationwide tour of UK shipyards, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon paid a visit to A&P Tyne near Newcastle today, one of the yards t...

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New stats reveal veterans’ contribution to society, as Ministerial Board steps up support to Armed Forces

New stats reveal veterans’ contribution to society, as Ministerial Board steps up support to Armed Forces

Thursday, 26 October 2017

New figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed the contribution veterans make to the economy and society. ...

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Defence Secretary commits to boost diversity in the Armed Forces

Defence Secretary commits to boost diversity in the Armed Forces

Thursday, 26 October 2017

The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon, today committed to boosting diversity in the Armed Forces during a visit to the Royal Navy’s London Reserve ...

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UK hosts international nuclear disarmament verification exercise

UK hosts international nuclear disarmament verification exercise

Wednesday, 25 October 2017

The UK has successfully hosted an innovative international nuclear disarmament verification exercise between nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states. ...

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Millions invested in pilot training at state of the art helicopter centre

Millions invested in pilot training at state of the art helicopter centre

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

The Ministry of Defence has announced an over £90 million investment in a world-leading helicopter simulation centre to help train the Royal Air Force...

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DIO awards contract for new jetty at HMNB Devonport Oil Fuel Depot

DIO awards contract for new jetty at HMNB Devonport Oil Fuel Depot

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

DIO awarded a contract worth approximately £43 million to VolkerStevin to construct a new jetty at Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot which provides fuelling fac...

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Exercise Cambrian Patrol testing the best from around the world

Exercise Cambrian Patrol testing the best from around the world

Monday, 23 October 2017

Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual test of troop’s military skills. It is seen by many as the most challenging event of its kind that there is....

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UK steps up role as the fight against Daesh evolves

UK steps up role as the fight against Daesh evolves

Monday, 23 October 2017

UK forces deployed at Al Asad Air Base will train further forward and provide increased force protection for UK personnel in and around coalition base...

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Defence Secretary announces exceptional gift to Canada

Defence Secretary announces exceptional gift to Canada

Monday, 23 October 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will gift the wrecks from Rear-Admiral Sir John Franklin’s historic expedition to the...

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MOD Veterans UK welcomes Prince Harry to Blackpool in a visit marking 25 years of helpline support

MOD Veterans UK welcomes Prince Harry to Blackpool in a visit marking 25 years of helpline support

Monday, 23 October 2017

His Royal Highness Prince Harry was today welcomed by staff from MOD Veterans UK, part of Defence Business Services, in a visit marking 25 years of th...

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New frigates opportunity for Ferguson as Defence Secretary visits

New frigates opportunity for Ferguson as Defence Secretary visits

Friday, 20 October 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has paid a visit to Glasgow’s Ferguson shipyard as industry develops plans for a brand new class of frigates for ...

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Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah

Defence Secretary welcomes liberation of Raqqah

Friday, 20 October 2017

As the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) formally announce that Raqqah has been liberated from Daesh, the Defence Secretary has welcomed the news but cau...

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New Navy ship named in Glasgow

New Navy ship named in Glasgow

Friday, 20 October 2017

A new Royal Navy Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) has been named in Scotland today....

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F 35 jet cleared for Carrier take off, Defence Minister tells Select Committee

F 35 jet cleared for Carrier take off, Defence Minister tells Select Committee

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

The UK’s cutting-edge F-35 fighter jet is now cleared for take-off from HMS Queen Elizabeth following successful trials using the ski-ramp design feat...

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Two World War 1 soldiers have finally been identified a century later

Two World War 1 soldiers have finally been identified a century later

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

Two fallen World War 1 soldiers have finally had a rededication service a century after their loss of life....

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Mini drones set to investigate hazardous scenes, announces Defence Secretary

Mini drones set to investigate hazardous scenes, announces Defence Secretary

Saturday, 14 October 2017

A pocket-sized drone and a mini-detector known as Snake Eyes are amongst the new high-tech gadgets set to investigate future chemical or bio-hazards, ...

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International Concept Development and Experimentation conference 2017

International Concept Development and Experimentation conference 2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Speech by General Sir Chris Deverell KCB MBE ADC Gen, Commander of Joint Forces Command...

Defence Ministers meet US Secretary of the Navy for the first time

Defence Ministers meet US Secretary of the Navy for the first time

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

The Defence Secretary, Minister for the Armed Forces and Minster for Defence Procurement met US Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, for the first ...

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Royal Air Force squadrons recognised for gallantry

Royal Air Force squadrons recognised for gallantry

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

The MOD has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of Battle Honours to squadrons of Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force....

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‘Top of the range’ military training facility opened at Garelochhead

‘Top of the range’ military training facility opened at Garelochhead

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

A new ‘state of the art’ military firing range has been officially opened at Garelochhead Training Centre by Major General Robert Bruce CBE DSO Genera...

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