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New Successor Submarines Named

New Successor Submarines Named

Friday, 21 October 2016

The first of the UK’s new nuclear deterrent submarines has been named...

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Defence Secretary announces major cyber investment

Defence Secretary announces major cyber investment

Thursday, 20 October 2016

The UK will invest up to £265m to boost the defence of military cyber systems, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Two WW1 heroes finally laid to rest 100 years after they made the ultimate sacrifice for their country

Two WW1 heroes finally laid to rest 100 years after they made the ultimate sacrifice for their country

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Private William Marmon and Private Harry Carter have been laid to rest with full military honours following the discovery of their remains....

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Statement by the Royal Military Police

Statement by the Royal Military Police

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

Statement by the Royal Military Police:...

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Further UK troops train Tunisian forces to counter Daesh

Further UK troops train Tunisian forces to counter Daesh

Saturday, 15 October 2016

UK Armed Forces will provide training to Tunisian forces to help stem the threat posed by Daesh, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Royal Navy tests unmanned fleet of the future

Royal Navy tests unmanned fleet of the future

Friday, 14 October 2016

World’s first large scale demonstration of marine robotic systems hosted by the UK. ...

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RFA Mounts Bay resumes arms trafficking patrol

RFA Mounts Bay resumes arms trafficking patrol

Thursday, 13 October 2016

RFA Mounts Bay has resumed duties patrolling the Mediterranean to counter illegal arms trafficking....

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Reserves defend Snowdonia in multinational exercise

Reserves defend Snowdonia in multinational exercise

Thursday, 13 October 2016

Soldiers from three different continents came together yesterday to simulate a battle for an airfield and power station in North Wales....

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Employers supporting Armed Forces strike gold with Prince William

Employers supporting Armed Forces strike gold with Prince William

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has presented twenty-two companies with the Ministry of Defence’s highest recognition for employer support to t...

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Defence Secretary strengthens security co operation with Croatia

Defence Secretary strengthens security co operation with Croatia

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Defence Secretary confirms the UK’s commitment to European security during visit from Croatian President....

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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medals

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh Receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medals

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh both received their Long Service and Good Conduct medals at Buckingham Palace today...

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2,300 UK maritime forces take part in exercise with Albania

2,300 UK maritime forces take part in exercise with Albania

Saturday, 08 October 2016

Around 2,300 UK maritime personnel have taken part in a joint exercise with Albania as part of increasing cooperation....

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Graham Dalton appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Graham Dalton appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation

Friday, 07 October 2016

The department is pleased to announce the appointment of Graham Dalton as the new Chief Executive....

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UK and Germany step up Defence cooperation on day of unity

UK and Germany step up Defence cooperation on day of unity

Friday, 07 October 2016

UK and German Armed Forces will work more closely on exercises and operations as part of the firm partnership between the two countries....

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WW2 Wiltshire Regiment soldiers finally laid to rest

WW2 Wiltshire Regiment soldiers finally laid to rest

Friday, 07 October 2016

Lance Corporal (LCpl) Donald Noble and Private (Pte) Harold Lewis have finally been laid to rest after they were killed in action in the Netherlands i...

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Defence Secretary: Helping young people through 25 new school cadet units

Defence Secretary: Helping young people through 25 new school cadet units

Tuesday, 04 October 2016

The Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today announced the next wave of 25 school cadet units, taking the government closer to its target of 500 in ...

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Government to protect Armed Forces from persistent legal claims in future overseas operations

Government to protect Armed Forces from persistent legal claims in future overseas operations

Tuesday, 04 October 2016

The Government will protect our Armed Forces from persistent legal claims by introducing a presumption to derogate from the European Convention on Hum...

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Defence Secretary: Helping our forces get on the housing ladder

Defence Secretary: Helping our forces get on the housing ladder

Tuesday, 04 October 2016

The Government will extend its Forces Help to Buy scheme to 2018, the Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced today, helping thousands more to ...

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Building to start on new nuclear submarines as government announces £1.3 billion investment

Building to start on new nuclear submarines as government announces £1.3 billion investment

Saturday, 01 October 2016

Construction work will start on the UK’s new nuclear submarines, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced....

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Defence Minister confirms close relationship with the US

Defence Minister confirms close relationship with the US

Friday, 30 September 2016

Minister for Defence Procurement confirms relationship during visit to Washington D.C to meet US Deputy Secretary of Defence ...

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Rededication service held for serviceman who died 6 weeks before the end of World War 1

Rededication service held for serviceman who died 6 weeks before the end of World War 1

Friday, 30 September 2016

Company Serjeant Major Andrew Gale was honoured for his bravery and sacrifice at his rededication service at Belgian Battery CWGC Cemetery....

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Two unknown soldiers from World War 1 honoured as they are finally laid to rest

Two unknown soldiers from World War 1 honoured as they are finally laid to rest

Friday, 30 September 2016

On 29 September 2016 a burial service was held at St Mary's ADS Commonweath War Graves Commission Cemetery to honour the bravery of 2 unknown World Wa...

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UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Summary

UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: Summary

Thursday, 29 September 2016

On 8 September, the UK hosted Defence Ministers and representatives from 70 countries and 4 international organisations to discuss United Nations Peac...

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UK powers up Albania defence partnership

UK powers up Albania defence partnership

Thursday, 29 September 2016

UK is building a stronger relationship with Albania by working side-by-side on NATO exercises and beyond, the Defence Secretary has said....

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Veterans and descendants invited to Suez 60th anniversary event

Veterans and descendants invited to Suez 60th anniversary event

Thursday, 29 September 2016

Tickets are available for an event at the National Memorial Arboretum for the 60th anniversary of operations in the Suez Canal Zone, Egypt....

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UK strengthens Bulgaria ties to tackle threats

UK strengthens Bulgaria ties to tackle threats

Wednesday, 28 September 2016

Britain will deepen its Defence relationship with Bulgaria to help tackle security threats in South Eastern Europe....

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UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London Communiqué

UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial: London Communiqué

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

The Governments of Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia,...

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Defence Secretary calls on Europe to step up security efforts

Defence Secretary calls on Europe to step up security efforts

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Europe needs to step up its efforts against terrorism and migration without duplicating NATO....

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The Sun Military Awards open for nominations

The Sun Military Awards open for nominations

Monday, 26 September 2016

The Ministry of Defence and The Sun newspaper have launched the ninth annual Sun Military Awards – or ‘Millies’. ...

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75th Anniversary of the Arctic Convoys to be marked in Liverpool

75th Anniversary of the Arctic Convoys to be marked in Liverpool

Friday, 23 September 2016

Veterans of the Second World War Arctic Convoys are invited to a special day of events in Liverpool to mark their 75th anniversary on Monday 31 Octobe...

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