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Defence Secretary awards new medal to 46 troops.

Defence Secretary awards new medal to 46 troops.

Sunday, 12 June 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has presented the first batch of new General Service Medals to 46 recipients for deployments on nine recent operation...

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2016 Queen’s birthday honours recognise 154 military and civilians in Defence

2016 Queen’s birthday honours recognise 154 military and civilians in Defence

Saturday, 11 June 2016

Service personnel and defence civilians are to be awarded honours for their work keeping Britain safe....

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Armed Forces pay tribute to The Queen at 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service

Armed Forces pay tribute to The Queen at 90th Birthday Thanksgiving Service

Friday, 10 June 2016

Personnel from the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force have today taken part in a Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral to celebrate...

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Elephant fence to be built around Kenyan UK training area

Elephant fence to be built around Kenyan UK training area

Friday, 10 June 2016

UK Armed Forces will support the building of an elephant fence in Kenya to protect a British training area, local people and resources....

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Veterans enjoy supper at Lloyd’s

Veterans enjoy supper at Lloyd’s

Thursday, 09 June 2016

Guests include Chelsea pensioners, former prisoners of war and war widows. ...

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Armed Forces Minister praises tireless work of UK military against Daesh

Armed Forces Minister praises tireless work of UK military against Daesh

Tuesday, 07 June 2016

Penny Mordaunt has applauded the dedication of UK personnel stationed abroad taking the fight to Daesh....

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UK peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan

UK peacekeepers arrive in South Sudan

Monday, 06 June 2016

The first UK Armed Forces personnel have arrived in South Sudan to support peacekeeping operations, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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Defence Secretary speaks at Shangri La Dialogue

Defence Secretary speaks at Shangri La Dialogue

Saturday, 04 June 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon today delivered a speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore....

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Britain helps train record number of Afghan Army officers

Britain helps train record number of Afghan Army officers

Thursday, 02 June 2016

The Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) has now trained over 1,300 Afghan officer graduates, the Defence Secretary has announced....

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British Battle of Jutland sailor killed 100 years ago is finally honoured after his grave site is identified

British Battle of Jutland sailor killed 100 years ago is finally honoured after his grave site is identified

Wednesday, 01 June 2016

The final resting place of Royal Navy Able Seaman (AB) Harry Gasson has been honoured on the 100th anniversary of his death during the Battle of Jutla...

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Jutland 100 gets under way with a series of events across London

Jutland 100 gets under way with a series of events across London

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Jutland 100 events have begun with tributes to one of the youngest WWI Victoria Cross recipients and royal attendance on a Navy warship....

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Skanska and Defence Infrastructure Organisation celebrate new college building topping out

Skanska and Defence Infrastructure Organisation celebrate new college building topping out

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Skanska and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) celebrated the Scandinavian tradition of topping out yesterday (25 May) at Worthy Down’s new...

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UK marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers

UK marks International Day of UN Peacekeepers

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

UK Armed Forces and United Nations experts gather to commemorate UN Peacekeeping Day....

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Counter Daesh Quarterly Update

Counter Daesh Quarterly Update

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon as provided the Government's quarterly update on the counter-Daesh campaign....

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Defence secretary visits Aegean as migrant crossings reduce

Defence secretary visits Aegean as migrant crossings reduce

Monday, 23 May 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has visited RFA Cardigan Bay in the Aegean....

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Cadet pupils on the march as Minister visits Scotland

Cadet pupils on the march as Minister visits Scotland

Friday, 20 May 2016

Minister for Reserves Julian Brazier was shown the academic benefits of Army Cadet Force membership during a visit to Scotland. ...

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Defence Secretary attends 75th Anniversary commemorations for the Battle of Crete

Defence Secretary attends 75th Anniversary commemorations for the Battle of Crete

Friday, 20 May 2016

While in Crete for the event Michael Fallon also underlines the importance of defence relations with Greece in meetings with his Greek counterpart....

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New helicopter deal boosts UK's investment in military flying training to £2.8 billion

New helicopter deal boosts UK's investment in military flying training to £2.8 billion

Friday, 20 May 2016

A new contract worth around £1.1 billion has been awarded to UK industry to supply rotary wing training to the Armed Forces....

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First Sea Lord’s remarks ahead of the centenary of the Battle of Jutland

First Sea Lord’s remarks ahead of the centenary of the Battle of Jutland

Friday, 20 May 2016

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

UK and Romania strengthen defence relationship

UK and Romania strengthen defence relationship

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has met with his Romanian counterpart Mihnea Motoc in London today. ...

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£411 million investment in new missile for UK's new jets sustains 700 UK jobs

£411 million investment in new missile for UK's new jets sustains 700 UK jobs

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £411 million contract to develop a new missile for the UK’s future F-35B supersonic stealth aircraft....

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Royal Air Force Typhoons scramble to meet Russian aircraft

Royal Air Force Typhoons scramble to meet Russian aircraft

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Royal Air Force Typhoons have completed their second interception in less than a week during the latest NATO Baltic Air Policing mission....

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UK to increase training to Oman

UK to increase training to Oman

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

The UK will increase its short term training effort in Oman by a third this year, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has announced....

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UK/US naval partnership 2016

UK/US naval partnership 2016

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

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

The Dambusters in 2016: from Lancaster to Lightning

The Dambusters in 2016: from Lancaster to Lightning

Monday, 16 May 2016

The Dambusters will again fly at the forefront of aviation technology as they prepare to become Britain’s first F-35B Lightning Squadron. ...

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Armed Forces celebrate The Queen's 90th birthday in Windsor

Armed Forces celebrate The Queen's 90th birthday in Windsor

Sunday, 15 May 2016

600 Members of the Armed Forces have taken part in a spectacular celebration of The Queen’s life to mark her 90th Birthday....

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Rousing ceremony closes the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando

Rousing ceremony closes the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando

Friday, 13 May 2016

Tributes paid to athletes and their supporters as four days of sporting events and achievements draw to a close....

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UK and Georgia strengthen defence relationship

UK and Georgia strengthen defence relationship

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and His Excellency Mr Giorgi Kvirikashvili have welcomed the deepening of defence cooperation at a meeting in London....

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Royal Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Baltics

Royal Air Force Typhoons intercept Russian aircraft near Baltics

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have carried out their first intercept of Russian aircraft in this round of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission (B...

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Lieutenant General Richard Nugee appointed new Chief of Defence People

Lieutenant General Richard Nugee appointed new Chief of Defence People

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Lieutenant General Richard Nugee as the next Chief of Defence People (CDP) this summer, replacin...

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