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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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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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