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First Sea Lord speech for HMS Prince of Wales naming

First Sea Lord speech for HMS Prince of Wales naming

Friday, 08 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord....

Britain's second aircraft carrier named in Rosyth

Britain's second aircraft carrier named in Rosyth

Friday, 08 September 2017

HMS Prince of Wales, the second of the Royal Navy’s two future flagships being built by the Aircraft Carrier Alliance, was officially named today duri...

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Prince of Wales Naming Ceremony

Prince of Wales Naming Ceremony

Friday, 08 September 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon welcomes the naming of the UK's second new aircraft carrier and thanks all those involved in her construction...

First Sea Lord outlines the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate

First Sea Lord outlines the Royal Navy’s requirements for the Type 31e frigate

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Speech by Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea Lord....

Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employment

Defence Minister thanks charity for helping disabled veterans into employment

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has praised the work of a leading charity for helping disabled veterans back into work....

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Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK

Ambitious future for Naval Shipbuilding in the UK

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has unveiled an ambitious new National Shipbuilding Strategy which meets the challenge set by Sir John Parker las...

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Aviation support to exercises

Aviation support to exercises

Tuesday, 05 September 2017

The MAA has undertaken a detailed analysis study on exercise data, to capture and understand air safety issues on exercise....

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Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers

Defence Minister announces successful first firings of Sea Ceptor missiles to protect new aircraft carriers

Monday, 04 September 2017

The first firings of the new Sea Ceptor air defence system have been successfully conducted in a major milestone for the Royal Navy, Defence Minister ...

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Scottish mine hunter home after three year tour

Scottish mine hunter home after three year tour

Friday, 01 September 2017

Faslane ship and crew back after Gulf deployment....

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UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

UK steps up commitment to countering Daesh

Friday, 01 September 2017

As the campaign to defeat Daesh in Iraq enters its final phase, the UK is sending additional troops to Anbar Province as part of the Global Coalition’...

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Glasgow engineers scope century of submarine innovation

Glasgow engineers scope century of submarine innovation

Thursday, 31 August 2017

An innovative firm of Glaswegian engineers are celebrating 100 years of being the sole periscope and optronics mast supplier to the Royal Navy’s subma...

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New head of alliance delivering nation’s Carriers amongst appointments welcomed by Defence Secretary

New head of alliance delivering nation’s Carriers amongst appointments welcomed by Defence Secretary

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has welcomed the appointment of Vice Admiral Sir Simon Lister as Managing Director of the organisation delivering...

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UK agrees new military training programme with France

UK agrees new military training programme with France

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Over the next few months over 2,500 British troops will train with their French counterparts, participating in exercises spanning Eastern Europe to Ke...

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World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

World renowned RAF Red Arrows to tour Middle East

Monday, 28 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon will announce that the world famous Royal Air Force Red Arrows will tour the Middle East next month....

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Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman

Defence Secretary strengthens ties between UK and Oman

Monday, 28 August 2017

Sir Michael Fallon's visit to Oman reinforced the strong relationship between the two countries, and reaffirmed plans for the multi-million pound join...

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Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

Defence Secretary salutes Scots troops who keep us safe at home and abroad

Thursday, 24 August 2017

The Defence Secretary today met Scottish troops who are about to deploy to Iraq as the vanguard of the UK and allied fight against Daesh and internati...

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Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M

Royal Navy leads international efforts to seize drugs worth £400M

Sunday, 20 August 2017

RN sailors complete a successful five month deployment with international partners to combat drug smuggling in the Gulf and Indian ocean...

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From Lancashire to Texas: 10% production milestone achieved for F 35 Lightning II fighter jets

From Lancashire to Texas: 10% production milestone achieved for F 35 Lightning II fighter jets

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

British engineers working on combat jets for the UK’s new aircraft carriers have reached a key production milestone. ...

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HMS Queen Elizabeth makes debut in Portsmouth

HMS Queen Elizabeth makes debut in Portsmouth

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Britain's future flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed into her home port of Portsmouth for the first time today....

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New £48m contract for workboat fleet will support UK carriers and UK jobs, Defence Minister announces

New £48m contract for workboat fleet will support UK carriers and UK jobs, Defence Minister announces

Wednesday, 09 August 2017

With the Royal Navy growing and Britain’s flagship carrier now set to enter her new home, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a £48 millio...

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Grave of Lewisham born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years

Grave of Lewisham born WW2 Pilot Officer finally rededicated after 77 years

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

Pilot Officer Hector Garmen Webb of 224 Squadron, RAF, who was killed during WW2 has had a rededication ceremony at Andalsnes Church Cemetery, Norway....

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33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

33 employers awarded gold for supporting the Armed Forces

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

The Ministry of Defence today announced the winners of the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Awards....

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Armed Forces celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the Hindu Community

Armed Forces celebrate Raksha Bandhan with the Hindu Community

Monday, 07 August 2017

Armed Forces personnel and Hindu Communities have come together once again to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan....

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Britain’s flagship Carrier could arrive home as early as next Thursday, Defence Secretary announces

Britain’s flagship Carrier could arrive home as early as next Thursday, Defence Secretary announces

Sunday, 06 August 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced that Britain’s iconic HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier is set to enter her new home in Portsmouth in aro...

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DIO awards overseas consultancy framework contract

DIO awards overseas consultancy framework contract

Friday, 04 August 2017

Defence Infrastructure Organisation has selected 6 companies as suppliers for the principal support provider (PSP) framework. ...

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UK maritime forces complete French naval deployment

UK maritime forces complete French naval deployment

Thursday, 03 August 2017

Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel have completed their five month deployment aboard the French warship FS Mistral....

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Defence Minister announces £3M to be saved as part of a new deal to supply the Royal Navy

Defence Minister announces £3M to be saved as part of a new deal to supply the Royal Navy

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Speaking in Portsmouth today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin has announced a range of new contracts, including one for consumable items which is se...

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UK Armed Forces star in global show

UK Armed Forces star in global show

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Hundreds of sailors, soldiers, and airmen are set to star in the world renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo....

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Shoes to seamines   20,000 items recovered preparing for carriers’ new home

Shoes to seamines 20,000 items recovered preparing for carriers’ new home

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Speaking in Portsmouth today, Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin is set to announce that millions of metres of mud have been dredged, clearing the way ...

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100 years on, Defence Secretary and members of the Armed Forces attend Passchendaele commemorations

100 years on, Defence Secretary and members of the Armed Forces attend Passchendaele commemorations

Monday, 31 July 2017

Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot...

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