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Record number of events will hail UK Armed Forces

Record number of events will hail UK Armed Forces

Saturday, 24 June 2017

More than 300 different events will take place around the world today to thank the UK’s Armed Forces for their work at home and abroad. ...

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Historic North Wales town announced as host for Armed Forces Day 2018

Historic North Wales town announced as host for Armed Forces Day 2018

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Defence Minister Earl Howe has announced that the tenth Armed Forces Day national event will take place in and around Llandudno in the borough of Conw...

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First ever memorial to African and Caribbean Service Personnel unveiled in Brixton.

First ever memorial to African and Caribbean Service Personnel unveiled in Brixton.

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The memorial was unveiled at Windrush Sq, Brixton honouring the contribution of Service personnel of African and Caribbean origin in both World Wars....

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£260M job sustaining contract for advanced identification system

£260M job sustaining contract for advanced identification system

Thursday, 22 June 2017

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £260 million contract to supply the UK’s with the next generation of secure Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) technol...

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Defence Minister Focuses on Scottish business, skills, and innovation

Defence Minister Focuses on Scottish business, skills, and innovation

Thursday, 22 June 2017

UK investment, innovation, and support for Scottish jobs and skills were the focus for Minister Harriett Baldwin today, when she visited two leading e...

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£135M infrastructure contract marks milestone in UK F35 programme

£135M infrastructure contract marks milestone in UK F35 programme

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

The Defence Secretary announced that the Ministry of Defence has awarded a £135million contract to support the new fast jets at RAF Marham....

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Flexible working for Armed Forces

Flexible working for Armed Forces

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

New arrangements to attract and retain the best men and women for our Armed Forces by adapting service life to meet their modern needs and aspirations...

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Angelina Jolie visits British military team in Kenya

Angelina Jolie visits British military team in Kenya

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Ms Angelina Jolie, the Special Envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and co-founder of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict...

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Grave of brave Nottingham born WW2 airman finally rededicated

Grave of brave Nottingham born WW2 airman finally rededicated

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

A rededication service to honour Flight Sergeant Frank Edward Reed was held on 20 June 2017....

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Chief Constable Alfred Hitchcock

Chief Constable Alfred Hitchcock

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

On Friday 16 June the sad and untimely death of Alf Hitchcock, the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), was announced. ...

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New Gateway will help veterans get support on civvy street

New Gateway will help veterans get support on civvy street

Tuesday, 20 June 2017

A new 24 hour service will help veterans access the support they need quickly and easily as they transition from military to civilian life....

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Sir Michael Fallon reappointed as Secretary of State for Defence

Sir Michael Fallon reappointed as Secretary of State for Defence

Monday, 19 June 2017

The Prime Minister has reappointed Sir Michael Fallon as Defence Secretary....

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Veterans’ Gateway

Veterans’ Gateway

Monday, 19 June 2017

Veterans’ Gateway formally launches to the public on 20 June 2017 and is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support....

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Defence Secretary welcomes new Canadian Defence Policy

Defence Secretary welcomes new Canadian Defence Policy

Sunday, 18 June 2017

On a day that Canadian Armed Forces personnel took over the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace, Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the ...

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Defence Secretary agrees stronger partnership with Netherlands

Defence Secretary agrees stronger partnership with Netherlands

Saturday, 17 June 2017

Sir Michael has met his Dutch counterpart in London to sign an agreement that will strengthen defence relations between the two countries....

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2017 Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

2017 Birthday Honours for Service personnel and Defence civilians

Friday, 16 June 2017

163 Defence personnel have been granted state honours by Her Majesty the Queen in the annual Birthday Honours List....

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1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe

1,500 British troops exercising with NATO allies in Europe

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon visits some of the 1,500 British personnel currently exercising across five countries in Europe....

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Keeping the nation safe: Ministry of Defence Police rise to the challenge

Keeping the nation safe: Ministry of Defence Police rise to the challenge

Monday, 12 June 2017

In the wake of the Manchester terrorist attack last month the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) deployed large numbers of officers as part of Operation...

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Prince Harry unveils the UK team for the Invictus Games 2017

Prince Harry unveils the UK team for the Invictus Games 2017

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

A 90-strong team of Service personnel and veterans will represent the UK at the Toronto Games in September....

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UK Armed Forces recognised for support to UN Peacekeeping

UK Armed Forces recognised for support to UN Peacekeeping

Monday, 29 May 2017

UK Armed Forces personnel have been recognised for their efforts to support Peacekeeping around the world....

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World War 1 soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Somme finally laid to rest a century later

World War 1 soldier who was killed in the Battle of the Somme finally laid to rest a century later

Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Private Henry Parker finally laid to rest at the Warlencourt British Cemetry, near Arras, France, 100 years on from his death....

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Service of commemoration for 7 World War 2 Royal Air Force (RAF) servicemen

Service of commemoration for 7 World War 2 Royal Air Force (RAF) servicemen

Wednesday, 03 May 2017

Crew members who died when their aircraft crashed were honoured in a service of commemoration....

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UK troops deploy to South Sudan to support peacekeeping mission

UK troops deploy to South Sudan to support peacekeeping mission

Tuesday, 02 May 2017

The latest deployment of British troops has arrived in South Sudan to continue support to the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping mission....

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Armed Forces Minister attends EU meeting

Armed Forces Minister attends EU meeting

Thursday, 27 April 2017

Minister of State for the Armed Forces Mike Penning has attended an EU informal meeting in Malta....

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UK maritime forces visit Vietnam with French naval task group

UK maritime forces visit Vietnam with French naval task group

Friday, 21 April 2017

UK maritime forces have reaffirmed the UK’s Defence ties with Vietnam during a visit....

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Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 April 2017

Operational Honours and Awards List: 21 April 2017

Friday, 21 April 2017

A total of 49 members of the armed forces and 1 civilian have been named in the latest Operational Honours and Awards List....

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Grave of Northumberland born World War 2 prisoner of war finally rededicated

Grave of Northumberland born World War 2 prisoner of war finally rededicated

Friday, 21 April 2017

The final resting place of Private George Henry Thompson of the Green Howards, Yorkshire Regiment has been identified....

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Scottish shipyards begin building Royal Navy's latest patrol ship

Scottish shipyards begin building Royal Navy's latest patrol ship

Friday, 21 April 2017

Work has officially begun in Scotland on HMS Spey, the fifth ship in a fleet of new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) being built for the Royal Navy. ...

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Defence Secretary announces £539 million investment in new missiles systems

Defence Secretary announces £539 million investment in new missiles systems

Friday, 21 April 2017

Secretary of State, Sir Michael Fallon, has today announced three new missile contracts worth a combined £539 million for state-of-the-art Meteor, Com...

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Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment

Defence Secretary meets UK troops on NATO deployment

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said the UK will stand with NATO partners as he met British personnel deployed with the Alliance in Estonia....

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