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MOD signs new partnering arrangement with Leonardo Helicopters UK

MOD signs new partnering arrangement with Leonardo Helicopters UK

Monday, 11 July 2016

The Ministry of Defence has today announced the joint signature of a Strategic Partnering Arrangement with Leonardo Helicopters UK. ...

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MOD orders new fleet of cutting edge Apache helicopters for Army

MOD orders new fleet of cutting edge Apache helicopters for Army

Monday, 11 July 2016

The Ministry of Defence has today announced a $2.3 billion deal to secure 50 of the latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army....

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MOD seals the deal on nine new Maritime Patrol Aircraft to keep UK safe

MOD seals the deal on nine new Maritime Patrol Aircraft to keep UK safe

Monday, 11 July 2016

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the deal to purchase nine P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) for the Royal Air Force (RAF). ...

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HMS Mersey to extend Royal Navy presence in Aegean

HMS Mersey to extend Royal Navy presence in Aegean

Saturday, 09 July 2016

Michael Fallon has authorised the deployment of HMS Mersey to the Aegean....

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Defence Secretary welcomes vote on CASD

Defence Secretary welcomes vote on CASD

Saturday, 09 July 2016

The Defence Secretary has welcomed the announcement that the Government will hold a full Parliamentary debate on the principle of Continuous at Sea De...

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Defence Secretary welcomes increased support for Afghanistan

Defence Secretary welcomes increased support for Afghanistan

Saturday, 09 July 2016

Michael Fallon has authorised an uplift to the UK’s enduring commitment to Afghanistan....

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Ban on women in ground close combat roles lifted

Ban on women in ground close combat roles lifted

Friday, 08 July 2016

Women to be allowed to serve on the front line in ground close combat roles for the first time. ...

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UK to enhance NATO's ability to rapidly respond to threats

UK to enhance NATO's ability to rapidly respond to threats

Friday, 08 July 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has authorised a package of defence support to allies in the East of Europe. ...

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MOD selects nuclear storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses

MOD selects nuclear storage site as Submarine Dismantling Project progresses

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The MOD has today announced where the intermediate level radioactive waste from decommissioned nuclear-powered submarines will be stored prior to disp...

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New contract to support the RAF’s long range missiles

New contract to support the RAF’s long range missiles

Thursday, 07 July 2016

MOD has awarded a £28 million contract to support a long range missile used by RAF Tornados and currently being integrated onto Typhoon aircraft....

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Defence Secretary praises RAF role in Fallujah liberation

Defence Secretary praises RAF role in Fallujah liberation

Thursday, 07 July 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the decisive difference made by the RAF in the liberation of Fallujah....

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Defence Secretary speech to RUSI airpower conference

Defence Secretary speech to RUSI airpower conference

Thursday, 07 July 2016

The Secretary of State for Defence, Michael Fallon, addressed delegates at this year's RUSI airpower conference....

Grave of World War 1 sailor rededicated 100 years after his death

Grave of World War 1 sailor rededicated 100 years after his death

Wednesday, 06 July 2016

Grave of sailor killed during the first world war has been rededicated....

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1000th UK employer signs up for Armed Forces Covenant

1000th UK employer signs up for Armed Forces Covenant

Monday, 04 July 2016

From supermarkets to football clubs, 1000 UK companies have now signed the Armed Forces Covenant....

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F 35B Lightning II visits new homes for the first time

F 35B Lightning II visits new homes for the first time

Saturday, 02 July 2016

Friday 1st July 2016 marks an historic day for the UK as the future of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force combat air fleets, the F-35B Lightning II, f...

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Commemorating a century of Muslim military service

Commemorating a century of Muslim military service

Friday, 01 July 2016

On Wednesday evening an audience of military and civilian Muslims and non Muslims gathered for an Armed Forces Iftar in MOD Main Building. ...

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Remembering the Battle of the Somme: Operation Reflect

Remembering the Battle of the Somme: Operation Reflect

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Lieutenant Colonel Tim How of the Royal Tank Regiment writes about the importance of remembering the past to inform future military tactics...

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Remembering the Battle of the Somme: A bond of trust

Remembering the Battle of the Somme: A bond of trust

Thursday, 30 June 2016

100 years on from the Battle of the Somme, Captain William Wade of The King’s Royal Hussars remembers his Grandfather's service. ...

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Lightning lands in the UK

Lightning lands in the UK

Thursday, 30 June 2016

The first of Britain’s new supersonic ‘stealth’ strike fighters has touched down in the UK for the first time. ...

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UK steps up counter Daesh training

UK steps up counter Daesh training

Thursday, 30 June 2016

Britain will increase its training support to Iraqi forces taking the fight to Daesh, the Defence Secretary has announced today....

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Secretary of State’s speech to the RUSI Land Warfare conference

Secretary of State’s speech to the RUSI Land Warfare conference

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

Speech by Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence...

UK Armed Forces help Tunisian forces fight violent extremism

UK Armed Forces help Tunisian forces fight violent extremism

Monday, 27 June 2016

UK military support to counter-IED training in Tunisia has been extended for an additional year, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Armed Forces Day celebrated across the country

Saturday, 25 June 2016

Celebrations are underway today to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day, honouring the work and dedication of our brave Servicemen and women deploy...

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Insurers offer better deal for Armed Forces personnel

Insurers offer better deal for Armed Forces personnel

Saturday, 25 June 2016

Armed Forces personnel posted overseas will from today (Saturday 25 June) be able to keep their motor insurance No Claims Bonus for up to three years ...

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Defence personnel march with Pride through London

Defence personnel march with Pride through London

Friday, 24 June 2016

Armed Forces and civilian personnel will take part in this year's march through London, capping off a range of defence activities for Pride....

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Garden of Remembrance officially opens at former RAF Lyneham Base

Garden of Remembrance officially opens at former RAF Lyneham Base

Friday, 24 June 2016

Defence Minister Mark Lancaster joins families of personnel repatriated through RAF Lyneham at a service marking the opening of the garden....

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Thousands benefit from Armed Forces house purchase scheme

Thousands benefit from Armed Forces house purchase scheme

Thursday, 23 June 2016

More than 7,000 Armed Forces personnel have been helped on the housing ladder by a Government scheme, new figures reveal today (23 June)....

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Defence cyber test launched

Defence cyber test launched

Wednesday, 22 June 2016

The Ministry of Defence has created a bespoke test designed to identify military personnel with an aptitude for cyber work....

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Royal Air Force World War 2 hero's final resting place identified

Royal Air Force World War 2 hero's final resting place identified

Thursday, 16 June 2016

The final resting place of a Royal Air Force hero has been recognised and rededicated after almost 75 years. ...

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DIO showcases infrastructure progress at RNAS Yeovilton

DIO showcases infrastructure progress at RNAS Yeovilton

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock is shown the infrastructure progress being made at the Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton, ...

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