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Defence research and exports support UK jobs

Defence research and exports support UK jobs

Monday, 03 July 2017

Defence’s contribution to the UK economy was on show today as Defence Minister Harriett Baldwin visited the south west to hear how Ministry of Defence...

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@MODPolice Twitter launch

@MODPolice Twitter launch

Monday, 03 July 2017

The official Ministry of Defence Police Twitter account launched today (Monday 3 July 2017)....

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Multi billion pound defence deal secures thousands of UK jobs

Multi billion pound defence deal secures thousands of UK jobs

Sunday, 02 July 2017

The Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has announced the signing of a contract worth around £3.7 billion to start building the Royal Navy’s Type 26 ...

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Sweden and Finland join UK led response force

Sweden and Finland join UK led response force

Friday, 30 June 2017

Sir Michael Fallon met his Swedish and Finnish counterparts at a signing event welcoming the two countries to the Joint Expeditionary Force....

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Potential Army Officers meet Defence Secretary

Potential Army Officers meet Defence Secretary

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Students on the Army's Potential Officer Development Programme (PODP) met with Secretary of State Sir Michael Fallon at MOD Main Building on Tuesday....

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Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

Defence Secretary steps up UK commitments to NATO

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Sir Michael Fallon has announced a package of new contributions to NATO, underlining the UK’s leading role within the Alliance....

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Grave of brave Sussex born WW1 sailor finally rededicated almost a century later

Grave of brave Sussex born WW1 sailor finally rededicated almost a century later

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Able Seaman Reginal Cecil Evenden finally laid to rest almost a century after his death....

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RUSI Landwarfare Conference

RUSI Landwarfare Conference

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Speech delivered by Secretary of State for Defence Sir Michael Fallon at the RUSI Landwarfare Conference....

Defence Secretary announces £48 million Apache training contract

Defence Secretary announces £48 million Apache training contract

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

The Defence Secretary announced the six-year contract alongside new measures to tackle global cyber threats at the Land Warfare Conference....

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Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

Defence Secretary’s speech at Cyber 2017 Chatham House Conference

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon gave a speech at Cyber 2017 outlining how the Ministry of Defence is tackling today's cyber threats...

Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

Nation's flagship takes to sea for the first time

Monday, 26 June 2017

History was made today as HMS Queen Elizabeth, the first QE Class aircraft carrier, set sail from Rosyth to commence first stage sea trials off the no...

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A record Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

A record Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Saturday, 24 June 2017

Spectacular celebrations are underway today to mark the ninth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the exceptional work and dedication of our brave Serv...

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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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