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Defence Minister attends land event Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration 2016

Defence Minister attends land event Dynamic Vehicle Demonstration 2016

Friday, 09 September 2016

Minister for Defence Procurement Harriet Baldwin has visited a two-day showcase of land equipment and technology, helping the British Army maintain it...

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Opening Speech at UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

Opening Speech at UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

Thursday, 08 September 2016

It is an honour to welcome you all here this morning. As we are gathered here…some 125,000 peacekeepers are deployed around the world…holding the lin...

Case study: Major Rachel Grimes

Case study: Major Rachel Grimes

Thursday, 08 September 2016

Major Rachel Grimes deployed as part of the United Nations’ Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) in 2014. ...

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UK bolsters support to peacekeeping in South Sudan

UK bolsters support to peacekeeping in South Sudan

Thursday, 08 September 2016

Up to one hundred extra UK Armed Forces personnel are to join UN peacekeeping work in South Sudan, adding to 300 announced under the previous Governme...

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The nation celebrates military reservists

The nation celebrates military reservists

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Reserves Day today honours the work and commitment of our dedicated Servicemen and women who make up the UK’s Reserve Forces. ...

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LIVE WEBCAST   UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

LIVE WEBCAST UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Live Webcast of key moments in the 2016 UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial from Lancaster House, London....

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Case Study: Lt Col Simon Doyle

Case Study: Lt Col Simon Doyle

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Lt Col Doyle was employed in the UN Stabilisation Mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MINUSCO), as the Force Chief of Plans....

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Case Study: Major Jase Smith

Case Study: Major Jase Smith

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Major Smith was the first UK Contingent Commander for the UK contribution to United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)....

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UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016 Concept

UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London 2016 Concept

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon will host a UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial in London on 8 September 2016....

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Case Study: Sqn Ldr Jason Neame

Case Study: Sqn Ldr Jason Neame

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

In 2015 Sqn Ldr Jason Neame deployed on the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)....

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Defence Secretary launches Reserves day 2016

Defence Secretary launches Reserves day 2016

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon launches 2016’s Reserves Day with 100 Reservists and their employers....

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MOD sell off land for thousands of new homes to be built

MOD sell off land for thousands of new homes to be built

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced plans to release a further 13 sites to build thousands of new homes and create a more effective a...

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Case study: Lt Col Irena Dzisiewska

Case study: Lt Col Irena Dzisiewska

Monday, 05 September 2016

Lt Col Irena Dzisiewska recently deployed on the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)....

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Defence Secretary speaks at Université d’été, Paris

Defence Secretary speaks at Université d’été, Paris

Monday, 05 September 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today delivered a speech at Université d’été, Paris, confirming the UK's commitment to European Security...

Britain and Belgium mark 360th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards

Britain and Belgium mark 360th anniversary of the Grenadier Guards

Friday, 02 September 2016

Today the Grenadier Guards, one of the oldest regiments in the British Army, gathered in Bruges, Belgium to mark 360 years since their formation there...

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UK warship heads to Mediterranean to help tackle arms trafficking

UK warship heads to Mediterranean to help tackle arms trafficking

Thursday, 01 September 2016

The Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond will sail to the southern Mediterranean to join an operation aimed at countering arms trafficking....

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Royal Navy ship supports removal of potential chemical weapon materials from Libya

Royal Navy ship supports removal of potential chemical weapon materials from Libya

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

A Royal Navy vessel has assisted in the removal of the last batch of known materials which could be used in the manufacture of chemical weapons from L...

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UK warship to join campaign against Daesh

UK warship to join campaign against Daesh

Monday, 29 August 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced that warship HMS Daring will deploy to the Gulf as the UK’s latest contribution to the campaign against...

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Final plea to find Yorkshire family of World War 2 hero

Final plea to find Yorkshire family of World War 2 hero

Thursday, 25 August 2016

JCCC have launched an appeal to trace Sergeant David Allan Ashton's family after his grave site has been identified....

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Duke of Cambridge attends 70 year anniversary celebrations of the state of North Rhine Westphalia

Duke of Cambridge attends 70 year anniversary celebrations of the state of North Rhine Westphalia

Wednesday, 24 August 2016

His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge has visited Dusseldorf to witness a series of events to mark the 70th Anniversary of the formation of the sta...

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Former HMS Illustrious set to sail on her final voyage

Former HMS Illustrious set to sail on her final voyage

Tuesday, 23 August 2016

The MOD has announced today that, following an open competition, the former aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious is to be recycled....

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Defence Minister praises RAF crews on Baltic mission

Defence Minister praises RAF crews on Baltic mission

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Defence Minister Earl Howe has praised Royal Air Force crews serving in Estonia as part of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission....

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New lights will guide the way for Queen Elizabeth Class carriers

New lights will guide the way for Queen Elizabeth Class carriers

Thursday, 18 August 2016

Work on new lights in Portsmouth harbour nears completion to help guide the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers....

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MOD buys third record breaking UAV

MOD buys third record breaking UAV

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

MOD announce order of third Zephyr-S Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)....

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Armed Forces Minister welcomes liberation of Manbij

Armed Forces Minister welcomes liberation of Manbij

Wednesday, 17 August 2016

Freeing of the strategic town in northern Syria is the latest gain in the fight against Daesh....

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MOD signs £184 million contract to secure air to air missiles for the F 35B

MOD signs £184 million contract to secure air to air missiles for the F 35B

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract worth around £184 million to ensure the UK’s new supersonic stealth combat aircraft will continue...

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Armed Forces and Hindu communities celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Armed Forces and Hindu communities celebrate Raksha Bandhan

Friday, 12 August 2016

Across the UK personnel from the Armed Forces and Hindu communities have come together to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan....

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Innovation Initiative to bring future tech and ideas to the Armed Forces

Innovation Initiative to bring future tech and ideas to the Armed Forces

Friday, 12 August 2016

Defence Secretary launches new innovation push backed by £800m Fund. ...

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UK Armed Forces deployments tackle security threats in Africa

UK Armed Forces deployments tackle security threats in Africa

Friday, 05 August 2016

The UK is playing a substantial role in tackling security threats across Africa, with deployments in Nigeria and Somalia....

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Employers get gold for their support for the Armed Forces

Employers get gold for their support for the Armed Forces

Thursday, 04 August 2016

Twenty-two employers have struck Gold in this year’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, announced today....

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